Pokémon Go: "Failed to detect location"

Mock location setting is turned on

The game can't use your location. The help center says a mock location setting on Android can block play.

Is Pokémon Go down right now? Operational: 15 problem reports in the last hour. If it were down for everyone, this error could come from there; right now it looks normal.

Fix it

How to fix "Failed to detect location"

Open Settings, then System, Advanced and Developer options.
Make sure Select mock location app is turned off.

From Pokémon Go's help pages: scopelyexplore.helpshift.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Pokémon Go's own support is the next stop.

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