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 point | 4. Click on the blue point | 4. 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 appears | 7. Move/tilt your smartphone until this picture appears |
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