How to Calibrate Google Maps Compass on Android

This wiki page will show you how to improve accuracy in Google Maps for Android by recalibrating the compass.

Steps

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Open Google Maps on Android. It has a map icon usually found on the home screen or in the app drawer.

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Tap the blue dot on the map.

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Click Calibrate compass . This option is located in the lower left corner of the screen.

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Tilt your Android device according to the pattern on the screen. You need to follow the pattern on the screen three times to calibrate the compass properly.

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Press DONE ( DONE ). Now that the compass is calibrated, your compass will show more accurate results.

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