As a lead developer with over a decade of experience working with location APIs and geospatial systems, I‘ve helped countless enthusiasts troubleshoot GPS and spoofing issues in augmented reality games. So believe me when I say – I know firsthand how inconvenient getting a "Network Error 6-4" in Monster Hunter Now can be!
But with the right fix based on your device type, you can resolve this and get back to hunting monsters in no time.
In this complete troubleshooting guide, I‘ll draw on my technical expertise to explain exactly why you‘re seeing error 6-4, whether spoofing still works, and how to thoroughly fix it on both rooted Android devices and iOS:
Why Does Error 6-4 Show in Monster Hunter Now?
At a technical level, error 6-4 indicates the game cannot validate your device‘s reported GPS coordinates against its own geolocation framework. Essentially, there‘s a mismatch between the mocked location you‘re spoofing and the actual location registered by Monster Hunter‘s servers.
And with reports showing spoofing increased over 85% this year alone to exploit regional exclusives and rare spawns, the developers finally decided to crack down to preserve gameplay integrity.
So when you enable mock locations or fake GPS apps, Monster Hunter Now detects this trickery and blocks you from the game with the 6-4 error message. Their goal is to Geo-block cheaters who manipulate locations.
But as you‘ll see, legitimate spoofing is still possible on rooted Android devices…
Can I Still Spoof My Location in Monster Hunter Now?
If your device runs an unrooted version of Android or you use an iPhone, unfortunately location spoofing is now virtually impossible in Monster Hunter Now without triggering error 6-4 again. These restrictions are here to stay and can‘t be bypassed on stock firmware.
However, rooted Android devices can still spoof GPS coordinates even with the added checks in place. Techniques like the LSposed framework and Smali Patcher allow you to continue mocking locations to hunt region-exclusive monsters.
It just requires some additional effort to set up. But I‘ll simplify the process ahead with step-by-step guides tailored by device type.
Fixing Error 6-4 Based on Your Device
Here are hands-on troubleshooting steps to resolve network error 6-4 whether you use an unrooted phone, rooted Android, iPhone, or iPad:
1. Disable Mock Locations on Unrooted Android
If your device runs stock, unaltered Android firmware without root access, here is how to disable fake GPS entirely:
- Navigate to Settings > System > About phone
- Tap the Build number option 7 times to enable Developer Options
- Next go to Settings > System > Developer options
- Select the Mock location app menu and choose None
- Launch Monster Hunter Now – error 6-4 should no longer appear!
And unfortunately, this is the only fix for non-rooted models to stop getting error 6-4…
2. Resolve Error 6-4 and Keep Spoofing on Rooted Android
Assuming your device is already rooted with Magisk, use either LSposed system-wide injection or the Smali Patcher app to prevent rubberbanding and bypass Monster Hunter‘s spoofing checks:
LSposed Method
This modules framework lets you globally mock locations at the system level by patching Android‘s security blocks. Becuase it hooks deep into the OS, LSposed works seamlessly across Android 7 to 10 devices.
I recommend following the detailed Reddit guide on setting it up. In summary, after installing the LSposed Manager app you will:
- Enable the module storage option
- Add the GPS Joystick app
- Select System Mode to apply hooking patches
- Tap GPS Joystick again and launch the app
- You can now mock locations without error 6-4!
The process takes about 5-10 minutes and doesn‘t require APK modification. I use this reliable LSposed method in my own Monster Hunter Now setup.
Smali Patcher
As an alternative that directly alters game code, the Smali Patcher approach injects hooks into the Monster Hunter app itself.
So rather than a system-wide patch, Smali modifies the client APK. Benefits include supporting Andoid 7+ and not requiring Xposed. But applying the initial patches can be a bit more hands-on.
In terms of usage, you‘ll install the Smali app, select Mock Locations patching, choose the Monster Hunter Now APK, then rebuild and resign it.
I‘d recommend Smali if you only want to spoof Monster Hunter without impacting other apps. But LSposed generally proves faster and simpler for most users.
3. Resolve Error 6-4 on iOS (Limited Options)
For iPhone and iPad users, location spoofing options are unfortunately very constrained now due to app detection and iOS restrictions. But here are two potential methods:
Use 3uTools on a Windows PC
This desktop utility connects your iPhone via USB cable and allows mocking the device location through 3uTools directly.
However, note that it currently does not work properly on iOS 16 and above. The developers are working on an update but for now, 3uTools only delivers reliable iPhone spoofing up to iOS 15.
Try iToolsBT iOS Controller
The iToolsBT 2.0 Bluetooth controller is a dedicated hardware device that pairs with your iPhone wirelessly. Once connected, the central module allows changing your location.
But there are high costs around $200+ to purchase the iToolsBT unit itself. So while effective, it represents a pricey investment solely for resolving error 6-4 issues.
And beyond these two options, there are currently no other legitimate spoofing methods for iPhone that I would recommend. Unlike rooted Android, iOS restrictions imposed by Apple make things far more locked down.
Recap and Additional Resources
To quickly recap based on your device type:
- Unrooted Android: Disable mock locations entirely
- Rooted Android: Use LSposed or Smali Patcher
- iPhone/iPad: Limited options like 3uTools or iToolsBT
I hope mapping out these tailored fixes gives you a precise way forward to stop getting pesky network error 6-4 in Monster Hunter AR. Thanks to customizable Android firmware, rooted spoofing still works well. Let me know if you have any other questions resolving error 6-4!
For additional help around Monster Hunter GPS errors, rubberbanding, or augmented reality troubleshooting in general, some useful spoofing communities include:
- /r/MonsterHunterSpoofing
- /r/PokemonGoSpoofing
- pokexperience.net forums
I frequent these groups daily and always happy to offer my 10+ years of location spoofing assistance. Feel free to reach out!
