{"id":587407,"date":"2023-08-17T18:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy\/"},"modified":"2023-08-17T18:00:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T15:00:32","slug":"how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Calibrate the Compass on Android to Improve Device Location Accuracy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28cda7eae4f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28cda7eae4f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy\/#Quick_Links\" >Quick Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy\/#Checking_Google_Maps_Direction_Accuracy\" >Checking Google Maps Direction Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy\/#Calibrating_Your_Android_Compass_in_Google_Maps\" >Calibrating Your Android Compass in Google Maps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-table-contents\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Links\"><\/span>Quick Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"table-content-level-1\">\n<li> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#checking-google-maps-direction-accuracy\">Checking Google Maps Direction Accuracy<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"table-content-level-1\">\n<li> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#calibrating-your-android-compass-in-google-maps\">Calibrating Your Android Compass in Google Maps<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Google Maps uses your Android device&#8217;s magnetometer to determine which direction you&#8217;re heading. To improve your device&#8217;s location accuracy, you may need to calibrate your compass in the Google Maps <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. Here&#8217;s how to do it.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":10,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":241} --><br \/>\n<!-- Zone: below first paragraph. --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No winning ad found for zone: mid intro! --><br \/>\nOne of the many sensors in your Android phone is a magnetometer, and that&#8217;s one of the main components that enable the compass function to work. The Google Maps then uses that information to know which direction you&#8217;re facing. It&#8217;s pretty important, and sometimes you need to recalibrate the compass to ensure accuracy. So let&#8217;s go ahead and do it.<br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":10,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":364} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":10,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- No winning ad found for zone: native in content! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"checking-google-maps-direction-accuracy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_Google_Maps_Direction_Accuracy\"><\/span> Checking Google Maps Direction Accuracy <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you calibrate your compass, check to see if your device&#8217;s direction is being accurately reported in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/dlg\/sid\/UUhtgUeUpU212906\/https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">Google Maps app<\/a>. Open the Google Maps app on your Android device, then look for the blue circular icon showing your location. If it isn&#8217;t visible, press the circular bullseye icon in the bottom-right corner.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":326} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:57.777777777778%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152616.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152616.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152616.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152616.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152616.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"624\" alt=\"Tap the location icon.\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152616.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":566} --><br \/>\nThis will bring up your location into view, as far as Google Maps understands it to be. Your device&#8217;s direction is shown as a blue flashlight-style beam around your circular location icon.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":758} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:42.592592592593%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"460\" alt=\"Tap the blue location circle.\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":998} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\nIf the beam&#8217;s range seems too wide, Google Maps will usually ask you to calibrate your compass. If it doesn&#8217;t, we&#8217;ll need to calibrate it manually.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":159} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":159} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"calibrating-your-android-compass-in-google-maps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calibrating_Your_Android_Compass_in_Google_Maps\"><\/span> Calibrating Your Android Compass in Google Maps <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Google Maps doesn&#8217;t calibrate your compass automatically, you can do a manual calibration. Open the Google Maps app, making sure that your blue circular device location icon is in view, then tap on the location icon to bring up more information about your location.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":431} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:42.592592592593%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"460\" alt=\"Tap the blue location circle.\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-152801.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":671} --><br \/>\nYou may see a message that says &#8220;Location Accuracy is Low&#8221; with a &#8220;Calibrate&#8221; button. If now, scroll through the horizontal list of buttons to find it.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":842} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:45.833333333333%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153010.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153010.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153010.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153010.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153010.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"495\" alt=\"Tap the \" calibrate=\"\" button.=\"\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153010.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":1082} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\nYou&#8217;ll be asked to turn on your camera and move it around to detect your surroundings. Tap &#8220;Next&#8221; and follow the instructions.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":140} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:52.87037037037%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153058.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153058.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153058.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153058.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153058.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"571\" alt=\"Tap \" next.=\"\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153058.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":380} --><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re not in an area with storefronts and easily identifiable buildings, after a while, you&#8217;ll see the option to &#8220;Use Compass.&#8221;<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":529} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:79.074074074074%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153137.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153137.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153137.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153137.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153137.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"854\" alt=\"Select \" use=\"\" compass.=\"\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153137.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":769} --><br \/>\nMove your phone in a figure-eight pattern until the &#8220;Compass Accuracy&#8221; says &#8220;High.&#8221; Now you can tap &#8216;Done.&#8221;<br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":905} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:40.090909090909%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153213.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153213.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153213.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" 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{\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":240} --><br \/>\nThe flashlight beam on the blue location icon should now be narrower than it was before.<br \/>\n<!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":328} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:53.055555555556%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153652.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"null\">\n<figure><picture><!--[if IE 9]> <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153652.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153652.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153652.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153652.png?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" class=\"lazyload\" height=\"573\" alt=\"Updated location beam.\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/screenshot_20230814-153652.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":1,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":900,\"degradationStartingPoint\":2,\"actualCount\":568} --><br \/>\nHopefully, Google Maps will be better able to get you around. 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