Hi there, I was using the real device gps location feature and everytime I add a location, it does not update accurately. It shows up on a different country like US or India. Why is that? When I test the app on my personal device (not lambdatest) it works correctly, so it is not an issue of the app.
This is a very common (and confusing) limitation when using real-device clouds like LambdaTest — and what you’re seeing is not a bug in your app, but a mismatch between mock GPS and real network location signals.
Let’s break it down clearly.
What’s actually happening
When you set a GPS location in LambdaTest:
It only overrides one part of location detection: Device GPS coordinates
But your app (and most modern apps) often use multiple location sources at once:
1. GPS (mocked by LambdaTest)
2. IP-based geolocation 
3. WiFi/cell tower triangulation
The core problem
The device’s IP is still in a different country
So your app gets conflicting signals:
| Source | Location |
|---|---|
| GPS (mocked) | Your chosen location |
| IP address | India / US (LambdaTest data center) |
What your app does
Most apps prioritize:
IP or network location over GPS (especially for fraud/security reasons)
So the result is:
“User appears in US/India” even though you set GPS elsewhere
Why it works on your real device
On your personal device:
-
GPS
-
IP location
-
Network signals
All match → accurate location
Why LambdaTest behaves differently
On cloud devices:
-
GPS = simulated
-
IP = fixed to data center
-
Network signals = not realistic
They don’t align → inconsistent results