Apple Compass

Is anyone experiencing inaccurate compass readings with the compass app. If so, how can I fix it?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 10:09 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 10:22 AM

Hoops168 wrote:

Is anyone experiencing inaccurate compass readings with the compass app.

I'm sure, given that there are millions of iPhone users, someone is having a problem with Compass. Wheter or not they are having the same problem would be hard to say.


See if anything here helps:


Use the compass on iPhone - Apple Support


Also, check to see if there is anything magentic near the phone. Do you have a case with a magnetic closure? A watch with a band like the Milanese Loop? Any other type of magnet close by can cause a problem. Some electronic devices can interfere.





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Aug 15, 2023 10:22 AM in response to Hoops168

Hoops168 wrote:

Is anyone experiencing inaccurate compass readings with the compass app.

I'm sure, given that there are millions of iPhone users, someone is having a problem with Compass. Wheter or not they are having the same problem would be hard to say.


See if anything here helps:


Use the compass on iPhone - Apple Support


Also, check to see if there is anything magentic near the phone. Do you have a case with a magnetic closure? A watch with a band like the Milanese Loop? Any other type of magnet close by can cause a problem. Some electronic devices can interfere.





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