You say you still use WoS because *<"( the SEC but how did you get around it? Oh, you're in UK. that's why.
Nope. US. I side load the apk and use aurora store which then updates it normally. Never had it not work, but I also run a VPN 24/7.
Welp, just sideloaded WoS and got this 🤷🏼♀️ https://m.primal.net/Kwuj.jpg
Are you using a VPN? Are you blocking location permissions?
No vpn Yes, location always blocked (bro I'm on Graphene) unless I'm trying to use maps or get an Uber. But that doesn't mean the phone doesn't give out a general US location. It's not pinpoint unless i tell it to be. Now I know why people leave after a couple of weeks.