Tinder works by sharing with you the profiles of single users that are within your selected diameter radius in your current location. This revolutionary feature has been celebrated as perhaps the best way to meet people. To locate these singles that you can choose to match with or not, Tinder uses the GPS.

Can Tinder track your location?

There is no way Tinder can see your location always. Tinder will update your location and check for matches around you only when you open the app and start swiping. In short, if a persons location changes, they have been on the app.

How does Tinder use fake GPS location?

How to Fake GPS for Tinder on Android DeviceOpen your devices “Settings” > “About” > “Build Number”, tap rapidly on Build Number to activate the Developer Mode.Find “simulated locations” or “allow mock locations” option and switch it on for the fake GPS app you have installed.More items •12 May 2021

Does Tinder use GPS or IP address?

Tinder uses your actual coordinates from your phone to pinpoint where you are exactly. In order to see and match people in other countries, you need to spoof your phones GPS location and heres an easy way to do it. Change Tinder location on Android: Go to GooglePlay store and Install the app called Fake GPS location.

Why do people hide their distance on Tinder?

It uses GPS location to identify your location. When you turn off your GPS, it gathers the information from your cell phone or the Wi-Fi network you are using. If you hide the location this would make the app clueless about your location.