You can pause or freeze your Snapchat location using several methods, depending on how much control or privacy you want:
1. Use Snapchat's Built-in Ghost Mode
- Open Snapchat and access the Snap Map by pinching the camera screen or tapping the location icon.
- Tap the gear/settings icon on the map screen.
- Enable Ghost Mode to hide your location from all friends temporarily or until you turn it off.
- Optionally, go to Snapchat settings > Manage > Maps and disable usage data sharing for extra privacy.
This method stops sharing your real-time location but makes your Bitmoji disappear from the map, which might alert friends that you are hiding your location
2. Disable Location Permission for Snapchat
- Go to your phone's Settings.
- Find Snapchat in the app list.
- Tap Location and select Never or Deny to block Snapchat from accessing your location.
This freezes your location on Snapchat entirely by preventing the app from updating it, but Snapchat features relying on location may be affected
3. Use Airplane Mode Temporarily
- Turn on Airplane Mode on your device.
- Open Snapchat while offline; the app won't update your location.
- Close Snapchat then turn off Airplane Mode.
This method can pause location updates temporarily but is less reliable because Snapchat may update your location once the connection is restored
4. Use a Third-Party Location Spoofing App (e.g., LocaChange, iMyFone
AnyTo, iAnyGo)
- Download and install a trusted location changer app on your iPhone or Android.
- Use the app to set a fake GPS location or freeze your location anywhere in the world.
- Open Snapchat; your location will appear frozen or spoofed without others knowing.
These apps allow you to simulate movement or freeze your location precisely without disabling Snapchat features, offering the most control and privacy
Summary Table
Method| How It Works| Pros| Cons
---|---|---|---
Ghost Mode| Hide location on Snap Map| Easy, built-in| Bitmoji disappears,
friends notice
Disable Location Permission| Block Snapchat's location access| Complete
freeze, simple| Location-based features limited
Airplane Mode| Use offline mode to stop updates| Quick, no extra apps|
Unreliable, updates after reconnect
Location Spoofing App| Fake or freeze GPS location| Full control,
undetectable| Requires third-party app installation
By following these methods, you can pause your Snapchat location to protect your privacy or control who sees your whereabouts
