How to Use the iPhone Compass
Open your Compass app., Place your iPhone flat in your hand or on a flat surface., Tilt your screen and roll the ball around in a circle.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your Compass app.
This app can usually be found in a folder labeled “Extras.” , This will balance the compass., Follow the directions on the screen to move the red ball in a circle around the compass face.
After the ball completes the circle, your compass will be calibrated and ready to use.
If you are using iOS 10 or newer, your “Compass” app will not need to be calibrated.
However, if you find that the app is not working correctly, you can calibrate your compass by turning your Location Services off and back on. -
Step 2: Place your iPhone flat in your hand or on a flat surface.
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Step 3: Tilt your screen and roll the ball around in a circle.
Detailed Guide
This app can usually be found in a folder labeled “Extras.” , This will balance the compass., Follow the directions on the screen to move the red ball in a circle around the compass face.
After the ball completes the circle, your compass will be calibrated and ready to use.
If you are using iOS 10 or newer, your “Compass” app will not need to be calibrated.
However, if you find that the app is not working correctly, you can calibrate your compass by turning your Location Services off and back on.
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