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2 Easy Methods About How To Share Location In Messenger [Android/ iOS]

by Sophie Green   Updated on 2022-01-20 / Update for  change location

How to share location in messenger? Since the introduction of Facebook’s new feature of sharing location in messenger, users have gone crazy with this feature. Many messenger users have found it helpful to coordinate with friends, family. But how to do so? Don’t worry, here are the 2 easy methods for you about how to share location in messenger.

how to share location in messenger

Method 1: How To Share Location In Messenger by Sending Pinned Location

Messenger app is very famous for its feasibility to communicate with people across the globe with just a good internet connection. You can share the location on messenger by pinning it. Just pin a nearby location on the map or search for the specific location you want to send. Here is how to send location on messenger by sending pinned location on iOS and android. 

On iOS:

  • Open the Messenger app on your iOS device.
  • Open any conversation/chatbox.
  • Look for the More icon and tap it.
  • After this, tap on Location.
  • Here you will see your current location on the map. Tap on the Red pin sign and click on send at the top right corner to send to the person you want to share your location with. 

    sending pinned location

On Android:

  • Launch Messenger on your Android Phone.
  • Open the conversation with the person you are interested to share your location with.
  • Tap the “Four-dots” icon in the left corner and you will enter the Location feature.
  • Find the “Red Button” in the right corner, it is used to send pin location.
  • Lastly, tap on the Send Pin location.

    sending pinned location android

Method 2: How To Share Location In Messenger by Sharing Live Location

How to send location in messenger? You can share your live location with your friends and family for an hour approximately. Your people can see your live movement even when you are not using the app. For this, you need to allow the messenger app to access your location when you are not using the app from Settings > privacy > Location > Messenger > Select Always. You can also stop live location whenever you want. Here is how to send live location in messenger by sharing live location on both iOS and Android. 

On iOS:

  • Step 1: Open Messenger app on iOS device.
  • Step 2: Open any conversation.
  • Step 3: Click on the “Bule Arrow” button.
  • Step 4: Tap on Share Live Location. You can stop live location by just tapping on Stop sharing.

    share live location on ios

On Android: 

  • Launch Messenger on your Android Phone.
  • Open the conversation with the person you are interested to share your location with.
  • Tap the “Four-dots” icon in the left corner.
  • And tap the location buttom>Tap on “Continue.”
  • You will see “Share Live Location for 60 min” and click on it. You can stop live location by just tapping on Stop sharing.

    how to share location in messenger

How to Search For A Location in Messenger on iOS/Android

Facebook messenger is a great social media platform that allows you to stay connected with your friends and family in every possible way. You can search for a location in messenger by following these steps. But firstly, please update your messenger to the latest version.

On iOS:

  • Open Messenger app on iOS device.
  • Open any conversation.
  • Click on the “Bule Arrow” button.
  • Go to “Location” and search the location in the search bar.

    how to search for a location on ios

On Android:

  • Launch Messenger on your Android Phone.
  • Open the conversation with the person you are interested to share your location with.
  • Tap the “Four-dots” icon in the left corner.
  • Tap the location button and you will see the Searching Bar.

    how to search for a location on android

Question: How to Fake My Location When Sharing Live Location in Messenger

Many iOS users wonder how to fake their location, especially when sharing live location in messenger. No matter whatever your reason is, you can easily fake your live location using Tenorshare iAnyGo. Here is how to share location in messenger by sending fake live location. 

  • Download and launch Tenorshare iAnyGo software on your computer, the default mode is “Change location.” Click the “Enter” button to get started with the process.

    change location mode on ianygo
  • Using a USB cable, connect your iOS device with it and unlock it.

    connect your ios device to ianygo

    (If you see any pop-up message asking to trust this computer, then tap on “Trust”)

  • In the search box, enter the address/GPS location which you want to fake and click on “Start to modify”

    select a location on the map

    You are done with this simple process of changing your location. All the location-based apps in your iPhone will be changed to the new fake location.

Conclusion

How to share location in messenger either static or live location is completely optional and you can easily control it. It works well for all iOS devices so you can easily change your location to your desired location in a matter of seconds.