Pixel phones follow the standard Android menu structure, making them a useful baseline for testing location-aware Android apps.
1. Reveal Developer Options
- Open Settings → About phone.
- Scroll to Build number and tap it seven times.
- Confirm the screen lock when prompted.
- Go back to Settings → System → Developer options.
2. Select and test FlashGo
- Open Select mock location app and choose FlashGo.
- In FlashGo, choose a recognizable location near a landmark.
- Start the point and check it in a trusted map.
- For movement, add a short route and use a moderate speed first.
3. Return to real GPS
- Stop the point or route in FlashGo.
- Set Select mock location app to None.
- Open a trusted map and request a fresh position.
- If the old point remains, restart that app or toggle Location off and on.
Common questions
Where is Developer Options on Pixel?
After activation, open Settings → System → Developer options.
Does Pixel require USB debugging for mock location?
No. USB debugging and the mock location provider are separate settings.
Why is FlashGo not in the picker?
Open FlashGo once, confirm it is installed for the active user and reopen Settings.
Official references
Menu names can change by model and software version. These manufacturer resources support the setup paths above.
Use responsiblyReceiving apps can detect or reject mocked locations. Follow applicable laws and third-party terms; do not use FlashGo to mislead others or bypass restrictions.