compass app not working

when i use my compass app, south and north are flipped. like my phone says


while my friends compass on their car and phone says direct south. how can i fix this

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 12:00 PM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 12:50 PM

Hi sky6942O,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! Are you using any type of protective case or accessory that may be causing interference? If so, please try removing it and testing again. As noted in the guide below:


Use the compass on iPhone

 The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone EarPods can cause a deviation. 

If the issue, remains, we recommend that you reach out to Apple Support directly to take a further look. Please reach out here:


Apple Support


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.

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Aug 21, 2023 12:50 PM in response to sky6942O

Hi sky6942O,


Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! Are you using any type of protective case or accessory that may be causing interference? If so, please try removing it and testing again. As noted in the guide below:


Use the compass on iPhone

 The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone EarPods can cause a deviation. 

If the issue, remains, we recommend that you reach out to Apple Support directly to take a further look. Please reach out here:


Apple Support


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.

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