Using Watch9.0 the Compass App not working
When I try to open the app, all that shows on the screen is something that looks like a radar that just tracks round and round but never stops.
Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8
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When I try to open the app, all that shows on the screen is something that looks like a radar that just tracks round and round but never stops.
Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 8
According to Use the compass on Apple Watch.
"Make sure that Compass can access your location
When you open Compass for the first time, it requests permission to access your location. Tap While Using the App to grant permission.
If Compass doesn't see your location, check its settings:
If you see a red spinning radar
If you see a red spinning radar instead of the compass when you open the Compass app, it means the Compass can't calibrate. Check these settings on the companion iPhone:
If the Compass app still can't calibrate, the compass app might be affected by magnetic interference found in certain scenarios. These could include dense urban areas, indoors in spaces with limited connectivity, or while traveling in a car."
According to Use the compass on Apple Watch.
"Make sure that Compass can access your location
When you open Compass for the first time, it requests permission to access your location. Tap While Using the App to grant permission.
If Compass doesn't see your location, check its settings:
If you see a red spinning radar
If you see a red spinning radar instead of the compass when you open the Compass app, it means the Compass can't calibrate. Check these settings on the companion iPhone:
If the Compass app still can't calibrate, the compass app might be affected by magnetic interference found in certain scenarios. These could include dense urban areas, indoors in spaces with limited connectivity, or while traveling in a car."
Please refer to Use the Compass app on Apple Watch for more detailed information on using the Compass App.
If the scroll bar is not visible, and crown scrolling is not active for you it may help if you Restart Apple Watch.
This worked!! On my Phone Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, System Services, my Compass Calibration button was turned off. Once turned on everything works fine!! Thank you Ferd II
Use the scroll feature on the digital crown to adjust the view.
Didn’t change anything. The watch face just looks like an old time radar screen!
I read the article and found nothing that I wasn’t already doing. I restarted the watch. (a series 5). Still nothing but the moving radar screen.
You are welcome.
Using Watch9.0 the Compass App not working