idevicesetlocation

Set a specific latitude and longitude

$ idevicesetlocation [latitude] [longitude]

$ idevicesetlocation reset

idevicesetlocation

    The desired latitude in decimal degrees. For example: 37.7749 (San Francisco)


    The desired longitude in decimal degrees. For example: -122.4194 (San Francisco)

The `idevicesetlocation` command, part of the libimobiledevice suite, allows you to simulate or spoof the GPS location of an iOS device (iPhone, iPad) directly from a Linux environment. This is achieved without jailbreaking the iOS device.

This tool is particularly useful for developers testing location-based applications, privacy testing, or for simulating movement for various purposes. It communicates with the device using the USB protocol and leverages the iOS's internal CoreLocation framework to inject the desired latitude and longitude coordinates. Requires a trusted pairing between the iOS device and the host computer.

Note: `idevicesetlocation` is a command-line tool, requiring familiarity with terminal usage. Its functionality depends on the device trusting the connected computer.

This command requires a trusted pairing between the iOS device and the computer running Linux. The device must trust the computer. Otherwise the location cannot be set. The device must be unlocked to apply the setting. It might not work with all iOS versions or devices. Requires the installation of `libimobiledevice` and its dependencies.

If the command fails, ensure the device is connected and trusted. Verify that `libimobiledevice` and its dependencies are correctly installed. Check the iOS device's settings to confirm that location services are enabled for the target application (if applicable). Try restarting the device and reconnecting it to the computer.

The `idevicesetlocation` command is part of the `libimobiledevice` project, an open-source library that enables communication with iOS devices without requiring iTunes or other Apple software. `libimobiledevice` and its associated tools have been developed over time to provide alternatives for managing and interacting with iOS devices on non-Apple operating systems. Its usage has grown with the popularity of iOS development and the need for debugging and testing tools on various platforms.

ideviceinfo(1), idevicepair(1)