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Compass not working

My iPhone

compass not working why?

Posted on Feb 18, 2020 8:21 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2020 3:09 PM

Use the compass on iPhone - Apple Support


From the above link...Allow Compass to access your location

If Compass doesn’t see your location, make sure you’ve turned on Location Services.

  1. Go to Settings  > Privacy > Location Services, then turn on Location Services.
  2. Tap Compass, then tap While Using the App.


Also...Important: The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone EarPods can cause a deviation. Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don’t rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction.


Something in your environment may be affecting it...try another location.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 18, 2020 3:09 PM in response to Community User

Use the compass on iPhone - Apple Support


From the above link...Allow Compass to access your location

If Compass doesn’t see your location, make sure you’ve turned on Location Services.

  1. Go to Settings  > Privacy > Location Services, then turn on Location Services.
  2. Tap Compass, then tap While Using the App.


Also...Important: The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone EarPods can cause a deviation. Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don’t rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction.


Something in your environment may be affecting it...try another location.

Compass not working

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