There are different reasons why someone would choose to change their location in Mobile Legends (ML), but here are some reasons why players would do this.
- For OFWs who want to play with their friends back in the Philippines.
- Players who want to rank higher on the provincial leaderboards will choose a less populated place.
- Players who want to join location-exclusive events.
- Players who want to play against weaker or stronger players from different countries.
As a default, you can change your account’s location to where you’re currently located. For instance, your current location is set to one of the barangays in Mandaluyong City. Then you took a vacation in Baguio City and decided to change your location there. When that happens, your weekly leaderboard will be based on the barangay you set your location in Baguio City.
However, keep in mind that you can only change your location once a week, so you’ll have to wait for the next weekly cycle if you want to revert to your original location or find a different place.
After changing your location, you must also play one match before being ranked in the Leaderboards of your newly chosen neighborhood. There are two common ways to change your location in ML: Using a VPN or a Fake GPS.
How to use VPN to change your location while playing ML
A VPN or a virtual public network is an app you can use to protect your privacy when browsing the Internet. But in the case of changing your Mobile Legends location, it can be used to change your IP address to make you appear that you are someplace else.
Here’s how you can use a VPN app to change your ML location:
Step 1: Download a VPN app.
There are many VPN apps to choose from in Android and iOS. Just be sure to select high-rated VPNs and avoid downloading from a third-party app marketplace.
Step 2: Activate your VPN and choose the country of your choice.
VPN apps’ interface will vary from developer to developer. However, the simplest VPN apps have an ‘ON’ button that you’ll press before selecting any country you choose.
Step 3: Open Mobile Legends and play the game.
Now, you can play the game with players from other countries while retaining your initially chosen nationality. However, whatever the reason behind changing your location, you must take note that using a VPN can change your game’s current language. And if you’re using a free VPN, it can cause serious lagging issues in-game.
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How to use fake GPS app to change location in Mobile Legends
Another way to change your location in ML is by using the Fake GPS app, which can alter your GPS coordinates before playing the game.
Step 1: Download the Fake GPS App.
This app is currently available on Android, and the succeeding steps will only work for Android devices. You may try to find an iOS alternative for iPhone and iPad.
Step 2: Enable Android Development mode.
You can do this by going to Settings > About phone > Software Information (varies from phone to phone) > Tap the ‘Build Number’ seven times > Input your pattern, PIN, or password to enable the Developer options menu.
Step 3: Open the Fake GPS App and select your preferred location.
Follow the app’s instructions in selecting a different GPS location.
Step 4: Open Mobile Legends and play the game.
Once you enter Mobile Legends, you can now change your Leaderboard location to your new preferred location.
Changing your Mobile Legends location is simple, but you must also consider some downsides and privacy risks of using third-party applications on your mobile device. Also, potential performance and lagging issues are common to VPN users.