Compass calibration

If you have some problems with your location, then a calibration of the compass could help.


Calibration of the compass via the Google Maps app:

Android 11
Android 12
Android 13
1. Open the app ,,Maps"1. Open the app ,,Maps"1. Open the app ,,Maps"
2. If the location has not yet been approved for the app, click on the marked icon. Otherwise continue with step 4.2. If the location has not yet been approved for the app, click on the marked icon. Otherwise continue with step 4.2. If the location has not yet been approved for the app, click on the marked icon. Otherwise continue with step 4.
3. "While using the app" or "Only this time"3. "While using the app" or "Only this time"3. "While using the app" or "Only this time"
4. Click on the blue point4. Click on the blue point4. Click on the blue point
5. "Calibrate"5. "Calibrate"5. "Calibrate"
6. Move/tilt your smartphone according to the instruction. 6. Move/tilt your smartphone according to the instruction.6. Move/tilt your smartphone according to the instruction.
7. Move/tilt your smartphone until this picture appears 7. Move/tilt your smartphone until this picture appears7. Move/tilt your smartphone until this picture appears

        

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