A compass is a navigational instrument that indicates the direction to the magnetic poles. It's one of the sensors present in most Android devices.
6
votes
5answers
17k views
How do I get my GPS working in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean?
Recently I've been having all sorts of troubles with audio and GPS and the compass... I tried different ROMs, different kernels, different patches.
The short story is that after a long time spent ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
Shaky, drifting compass an inevitability on Samsung Nexus S?
I bought a Nexus S off eBay and found that the compass direction wanders even with the device laying still. Likewise, the display in Google Sky shakes around even with the resting on a stable surface, ...
6
votes
1answer
6k views
How can I get my compass pointing the right direction?
On my Samsung Galaxy S2 running ICS 4.0.4, my compass is off by 90 degrees. It shows west in the north position.
I had a similar compass problem before, and had solved it by applying this patch. ...
3
votes
1answer
664 views
How does compass calibration work?
I am wondering how compass calibration works / why e.g. drawing an 8 or rotating the phone to all 3 axis works (or at least shall work) - I mean I would understand the calibration process, if an ...
0
votes
0answers
381 views
Compass configuration file? [closed]
I have some problems with my compass (using a modded ROM) and I think the problem is the calibration. I though about copying the configuration / calibration from another ROM. Anyone can please tell ...
3
votes
1answer
1k views
How does an android compass application work?
I recently installed a Compass app on my phone (it's a HTC Wildfire S if it matters) and I'm curious as how it works.
Found some answers online that the phone's hardware has a digital compass in it, ...
1
vote
1answer
812 views
Compass north and south are reversed on my Samsung Galaxy 2
Since upgrading my phone to ICS, my compass is reversed, with the north end pointing south.
I have tried waving the phone in a figure 8 pattern and flipping it over on all axis.
What can I do to get ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
How to calibrate a Samsung Galaxy Tab GPS and compass
Does any one know how to calibrate a Samsung Galaxy Tab GPS and compass. Is the Galaxy Tab even "calibratable"?
8
votes
2answers
3k views
How can I calibrate the compass on my phone?
Google Maps sometimes asks me to calibrate my compass. Last time it did so, I was in a rush and didn't bother to, and now the compass does seem a bit off. I tried to find a "calibrate compass" ...
