I am using the "Maps" app and when I am viewing the map with the direction of travel in the "up" position, my device shows that my direction of travel does not align with the road that I am currently on. I have tried to calibrate the compass, but that usually only makes things worse. I am running an iPhone 5c, iOS 8.3.
iPhone 5c, iOS 8.3
Unfortunately, Google Maps does the same thing. I am currently using Waze because they align with the roads every time, but there are advertisements in that software. I tried to tap the blue/white arrow, but that just switches from the view I get to "North Up", and these phones have such a short area to the side that the navigation is pretty useless when they point that way.
Unfortunately, Google Maps does the same thing. I am currently using Waze because they align with the roads every time, but there are advertisements in that software. I tried to tap the blue/white arrow, but that just switches from the view I get to "North Up", and these phones have such a short area to the side that the navigation is pretty useless when they point that way.
So you may have tried this but I did a hard reset on my iPhone and that fixed it. For iPhone 7 just hold volume down and lock button for about 10 seconds. For older iPhones hold the home button and lock for about 10 seconds.
There's always Google Maps...
Try tapping the Blue/White arrow in the bottom of the photo to change the orientation method.
Try resetting the network settings.
Verify that calibration for compass is enabled in Privacy > Location Services
Lastly, for live map tracking like this, the accuracy may not be what you're seeking as directions is usually the function where it orients the map in the direction of travel.
Tried resetting the network settings. Didn't change anything.
I did confirm that I already have location access allowed in the Compass (only have "While Using The App" and never available) and in the Maps app (same "While Using The App" selection).
The reason I just use the map functionality and not directions is that this is during my normal commute home. I'm pretty familiar with the routing and don't need the phone to be telling me where to turn. I use the map to see how bad traffic is ahead of me and if I need to divert to another route.
Having the same issue and nobody seems to acknowledge it. Map arrow is never straight in line with travel no matter what.
Ugh. Dealing with the same issue on 6S, and there is precious little out there about how to fix it! :(
Yeah, tried that many times. Still busted. Shr
All you're doing here is restarting the phone. The problem is likely to show its face again.
Maps direction of travel
