iPhone models
Which iPhones can change location? iPhone 17 to XS
Updated · By the Geovo team
The steps are the same on every model; what matters is the iOS version, not the iPhone. Any iPhone that runs iOS 17.4 or later works with Geovo: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, 17e, the iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, 12 and 11 families, iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), and iPhone XS and XR on iOS 17.4 to 18. Connect once to a Mac or PC, turn on Developer Mode, and teleport.
Which iPhone models can change location?
Every iPhone that can run iOS 17.4 or later. Location changers use the same Apple developer service on every model, so a Pro, a Plus or an Air behaves exactly like the standard model. The iPhone X, iPhone 8 and older stop at iOS 16, so they can't run Geovo.
| Model | Runs iOS 26 (Apple) | Cable | Works with Geovo |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e | Yes | USB-C | Yes |
| iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e | Yes | USB-C | Yes |
| iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max | Yes | USB-C | Yes |
| iPhone 14, 13, 12 and 11 families | Yes | Lightning | Yes |
| iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation) | Yes | Lightning | Yes |
| iPhone XS, XS Max, XR | No (up to iOS 18) | Lightning | Yes, on iOS 17.4 to 18 (supported, not yet verified on hardware) |
| iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus and older | No (up to iOS 16) | Lightning | No: Geovo needs iOS 17.4 or later |
How do you change the location, step by step?
- Check your iOS version: Settings › General › About. If it's older than 17.4, update in Settings › General › Software Update.
- Download Geovo for Mac (Apple Silicon or Intel) or Windows 10/11. On Windows, install iTunes from apple.com first: it includes Apple's iPhone driver.
- Connect with a data cable, unlock the iPhone and tap Trust. Charge-only cables won't work.
- Turn on Developer Mode: Settings › Privacy & Security › Developer Mode. The iPhone restarts once; unlock it and tap Turn On. (Switch missing?)
- In Geovo, search for an address or tap the map, then click Teleport. To move instead, use Drive here, a walking or cycling route, the joystick or a GPX file.
- Click Return to Real Location when you're done.
After the first connection you can also simulate over Wi-Fi from the computer, or install Geovo's iPhone app and change location with no computer at all.
Is anything different on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air?
Not for changing location. They ship with iOS 26, connect over USB-C and use the same developer service as every other model, so the steps above apply unchanged. We've verified Geovo on hardware on iOS 26.6.1 and iOS 27. If you upgrade to a new iPhone, install Geovo's iPhone app again from the computer, since the pairing belongs to the old phone.
Is anything different on older iPhones?
Two things. iPhone 14 and earlier use a Lightning cable; any Apple or MFi data cable works. And the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR stop at iOS 18: Geovo supports them on iOS 17.4 to 18, but we haven't verified those versions on hardware yet. If Geovo can't work on your iPhone, our refund policy covers it.
What about iPad?
The same steps work on iPad with iPadOS 17.4 or later, and Geovo's iPhone app runs natively on iPad, including Wi-Fi-only models. See change location on iPad.
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Geovo is for lawful use only: testing apps and websites, keeping your exact position private from an app that doesn't need it, demos, travel planning and teaching how location services work. Don't use any location tool to mislead people who rely on your location, or to break the terms of an app or service you've agreed to. Stop simulating whenever your real location matters, for example in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I change the location on my iPhone 17?
- Install Geovo on a Mac or Windows PC, connect the iPhone 17 with a USB-C cable, tap Trust, turn on Developer Mode in Settings › Privacy & Security, then pick a place and click Teleport. The same steps work on iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and 17e.
- Can I change the location on iPhone 16 without a computer?
- After a one-time setup from a Mac or PC, yes: Geovo's iPhone app changes location on the phone with the free LocalDevVPN helper. You renew it from the computer every 7 days, by cable or over Wi-Fi.
- Does it work on iPhone X or iPhone 8?
- No. Those models stop at iOS 16, and Geovo needs iOS 17.4 or later. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR can run iOS 17.4 to 18, which Geovo supports.
- Do Pro models do anything differently?
- No. Every model uses the same Apple developer location service, so Pro, Plus, Air and standard models behave the same. Only the iOS version matters.
- Which cable do I need?
- A USB-C data cable for iPhone 15 and later, a Lightning data cable for iPhone 14 and earlier. Charge-only cables don't carry data. After plugging in once, Geovo can also work over Wi-Fi.
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