iphone 5s bubble level can not be calibrated

This is a massive 5s problem, that Apple with never publicly admit. They will silently fix it if they can. Best way to get them to respond is to stop buying games that are affected by this problem. Losing money will always get a company to quickly fix a problem.

Just to throw my two cents in. I downloaded an app called Clinometer which is kind of like the native level and inclometer in the compass app. Mine is also 3 degrees off on level surface. Using the Clinometer app it shows the same 3 degrees off on a level surface. Then I go through the calibration instructions for the app and try again on the same surface and it now is level. Same for the inclometer, shows .5 degrees up. If the app calibration works assuming it uses the same sensors that the compass app uses then a simple calibration fix from Apple might do the trick.

It seems to be perfect both on it's side and it's back.

But, I'll try again soon.....

I'm experiencing the same problem with my iPhone 5S. Definitely a widespread issue. Demo units in Apple store have same issues as well. I just compared my 5S with 3 other iPhone 5 phones. iPhone 5 phones all are level, 0 degrees on both their back and side on flat surface. My iPhone 5S is off by 4 degrees while on its back and 2 degrees while on its side. I sure hope this can be fixed with a software update very soon. Affects many apps and functions of the phone. My compass is off as well. I especially hope Apple at least release some sort of acknowledgment soon as well so 5S owners know what to expect.

Come on you guys. Don't you realize you're using the phone wrong! Don't you ever learn? Just like how Apple made sure to tell us that our reception was bad because we were holding the phone wrong, here we are again.

Don't you worry. Apple will soon release their statement that your pinky has to be in the right place for the sensors to work correctly. 😉

Your using gravity wrong haha.

I've read the same. Apparently whatever the issue is, it's not as widespread as some here will make it out to be (9 MILLION units sold the first weekend......I don't see anywhere near a majority of those people complaining....).

I am experiencing exactly the same problem, -2 and -4 for level and flat. Hope they fix it soon, I never thought apple could make these kind of rudimentary mistakes.

Im about 5degrees off. Consistantly. When I first got the phone it was ok. Has to be a new ios or first production level issue. Not to concerned but it is a bit of rock in the shoe thing. I'm giving apple time. If that doesnt work ill try jcole1639's trick.

Floors and tables are often a couple of degrees off level. Small, inexpensive spirit levels are also innacurate. I get the same leveil readings with the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5.

Tables maybe. Floors? Not likely, unless your house is 100 years old or your builder learned his trade from watching TV. 2 degrees, over 8 or 10 feet is a huge amount - visible by the naked eye. My ceilings are 9'. Therefore, if you're saying that my iphone is accurate, and it's my walls that are out by 2 or 3 degrees, that would mean every wall in my house is obviously not square....I think I should leave before the house collapses.

See the attached pictures....

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Which clinometer app did you download?

Software - most likely

I spoke to an Apple Tech Supervisor last night and with him providing his direct phone number, I called him back today after doing some testing. He told me that Apple is indeed aware of this issue and has made it a high priority and they’re almost certain that it’s a software issue with the M7. Should see a fix soon and most likely in version 7.0.3 he said. He said the issue is wide spread and mostly all iphone 5s are affected. By tapping on the level and setting it to 0 does not recalibrate it but only offsets it by the amount it’s off. If then you flip your phone over 180 degrees, the difference will now be 2x the amount of the offset. If you download the app iHandy Level and place it on a surface and calibrate it to 0 degrees and then flip it 180 degrees, it should still indicate 0 or perfectly level. The Apple supervisor informed me that the sensor is not defective and that it proves that it’s a software issue with the calibration. I hope this helps.

I made a video to illustrate the issue as there seems to be a lot of confusion around it, feel free to share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwHfB2Al9hU

Its called Clinometer+Slope Finder+Level on Itunes.