How to Fix the Wrong Snapchat Location on iPhone/Android

Snapchat is among the most popular social media apps today for sharing videos, audio, images, and messages. This app also has a Snap Map feature that lets you discover the real-time location of your Snapchat contacts and share your location.

However, sometimes the Snapchat location can be wrong, which could be due to several issues. So, why is Snapchat showing the wrong location, and how can you fix it? Keep reading to know why you're seeing the wrong Snapchat location and a few troubleshooting tips, including faking your live location.

Can Snapchat Show the Wrong Location?

Your location and that of your friends and family on Snap Map is usually accurate. However, sometimes you can see the wrong Snapchat location depending on factors like VPN, outdated apps, and others, as you'll learn in the next part.

So, it's possible to get the wrong location on Snapchat, which has happened to numerous users. Remember that this app relies on your phone's GPS to provide the right location, although it doesn't have a location tracker. This means Snapchat's location could be wrong if the device is old or outdated.

Why Am I Getting the Wrong Snapchat Location?

There are several reasons why your location on Snapchat is wrong. Below are some common reasons:

• Ghost Mode: Snapchat will hide your live location if you enable Ghost Mode in the Snap Map settings. However, you'll still be able to check your contact's location.
• Offline Use: Snapchat will remove or hide your live location if you've been offline for 6 hours.
• Outdated App: Snapchat comes with patches and bags that might lead to the wrong location if the app is too old or outdated. So, update the app regularly.
• Fake Location: Did you forget to turn off your VPN or location spoofing app? You'll definitely get the wrong location when using Snap Map with a VPN or location spoofer.

How to Fix the Wrong Location on Snapchat

It can be frustrating when Snapchat shows your friends and family the wrong location. Thankfully, there are several methods to troubleshoot this problem. Below are some of them:

1. Restart the Snapchat App

The Snapchat app on your Android or iPhone may crash or malfunction because of several bugs. If that happens, restart the Snapchat app and see if your live location has been restored. Otherwise, continue scrolling to learn more methods.

2. Check Location Settings

Like most social media apps, Snapchat allows you to access and turn off your location. So, if you accidentally disable this function, this app can deny you access to your location and give the wrong live location coordinates. Below are the steps to allow Snapchat access to your location:

On iPhone:

• Open the Settings app, then click Privacy.
• Tap the Location Services button on top of the screen.
• Click the location toggle again to turn on this feature.

On Android:

• Open the Settings app and then tap the Location button.
• Now, scroll down the screen to turn on the Location Access option.

3. Allow Snapchat Location Permissions

Is your Snapchat showing the wrong location? The chances are that you didn't give this social media app permission to access your Location Services while installing it. Thankfully, you can allow Snapchat to access your location by changing the settings. Follow these steps:

On iPhone:

• Open the Settings app, then scroll down the screen to click Snapchat.
• Next, click Location under the Allow Snapchat to Access list.
• Now, allow the Snapchat app to access your location by choosing the While Using the App option.

On Android:

• Open Settings, then click Apps > Snapchat.
• Now tap on Permissions > Location.
• Then choose Always or While Using the App from the ALLOW LOCATION ACCESS list.

4. Update or Reinstall the Snapchat App

Always update your Snapchat app on time to enjoy performance improvements, including bug fixes. If a bug is responsible for the malfunction of your app, then updating it to the latest version should fix that problem. Instead of updating the app manually on the App Store or Play Store, you can set your phone to update the apps automatically.

However, sometimes even you update the app, but the Snapchat wrong location issue still persist. In that case, you can uninstall and reinstall the Snapchat app. Although this may sound inconvenient, it will delete all conflicting data that could cause your app to malfunction.

5. Turn Off Ghost Mode

As said initially, turning on the Ghost Mode function on the Snapchat app will prevent your contacts from viewing your location. So, if you want to continue sharing your live location on Snapchat, turn off the Ghost Mode by following these steps:

• Launch Snapchat, then tap your Profile avatar.
• Tap Settings, then scroll down to find and click See My Location.
• Lastly, click the green Ghost Mode toggle to turn off this function.

6. Clear the Snapchat App Cache

Sometimes, inappropriate content on your Snapchat app can prevent it from sharing the correct location. So, go ahead and clean your cache with these steps.

On iPhone:

• Click your Snapchat profile logo and tap the Settings button.
• Under the PRIVACY CONTROLS section, click Clear Data.
• Now tap Clear Cache > Clear.

On Android:

• Open your Snapchat profile, then tap the gear icon.
• Scroll down to click Clear Cache under ACCOUNT ACTIONS.
• Tap Continue to clear all of your Snapchat caches.

7. Report the Wrong Snapchat Location

If you have tried all the tips above and nothing works, you can flag up the wrong location on Snapchat Map. Do the following things:

• Find the Snap that you want to report.
• Long-press the Snap on the Map.
• Click the Report/Flag action at the bottom-left corner.

How to Change Snapchat Location Without Anyone Knowing

Most people use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to enjoy internet privacy. But despite making your IP private, VPNs don't alter the location data that your Snapchat app uses. For this reason, we recommend using a professional location-changing program like FoneGeek Location Changer. It's a desktop program that allows you to teleport your Snapchat location to anywhere you want.

Below are the key features of FoneGeek Location Changer:

• Fake your Snapchat location to any new location of your choice.
• Change Snapchat live location on iOS 17+ or Android 14+.
• No jailbreaking or rooting your phone is required.
• Customize your live GPS movement with realistic routes and speed.
• Compatible with all location apps like Snapchat, Life360, Instagram, etc.

A step-by-step guide for changing your Snapchat live location with FoneGeek Location Changer:

Step 1. Install and run FoneGeek Location Changer on your computer, then click Get Started.

Step 2. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable, then wait for this location spoofing tool to detect the device.

Step 3. Navigate to the map's top-right corner and choose the Teleport Mode.

Step 4. Lastly, enter the location or GPS coordinates you want to move to on the text-box at the top-left corner, then click Move. Enjoy your new Snapchat location without notifying anyone.

Final Words

Snap Map is an exciting feature that allows users to find their friends' live locations. However, it may sometimes show the wrong location for several reasons, as discussed in this guide. Thankfully, you can refer to our troubleshooting solutions to fix this problem. Alternatively, use the FoneGeek Location Changer to spoof your Snapchat location and hide your actual location. It's worth giving a try!