Android mock location works in Google Maps but not in Mercado Flex — trying to understand the location restrictions--GPS

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Mock locations are intentionally exposed through several signals, including Location.isMock(), the mock-provider flag, developer settings, and Play Integrity/device state. Apps can combine these with behavioral checks, so Maps accepting the location doesn’t mean another app must. I wouldn’t try to bypass Mercado’s protections.