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kdot
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Does geolocation need to be spoofed if I'm on a VPN? Is't geolocation detected using IP address?
Shugarl
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Well Google Map still knows where I am when my VPN is activated. So I'd say yes, unless VPNs on mobile are less reliable than on PC
aaronmdjones
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Google Maps still knows where you are on your mobile because it can still detect nearby WiFi networks and use the GNSS receiver. You would need to remove these permissions, and then it wouldn't work at all.
dotancohen
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Modern browsers provide a location API, independent of one's IP address.
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