Just recently acquired a MyTouch4g for my wife. Tried using Google Sky Map but it was locked onto one screen view. Even using our finger to navigate, the screen didn't move. Also tried using GPS Status to calibrate the compass and it is frozen at due North. Looked at the user manual but I don't see any way to unlock the compass so that it will work other than turning Compass Mode on in Street View of Google Maps. And that didn't work either. What am I missing to make the compass work. Thanks in advance.
Well, it looks like I was able to determine the problem. The accelerometer in the phone is not working. Even with the auto-rotate checked, the screen does not flip for navigation or viewing pictures in the gallery. Looks like I will have to exchange the phone for another that works.
Edit: Upon further investigation, I found that when my wife's new flip case arrived, the temporary case which we knew blocked the proximity sensor, was actually the cause for the Compass, Google Sky Map, Navigation problem. Once the proximity sensor was clear, the compass, Google Sky Map, etc. now works properly. Didn't realize that blocking the proximity sensor causes compass, etc. issues. Just an FYI for others experiencing compass issues.
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I have a few apps that rely on an accurate compass (Geocaching, etc.). Not only is my Epic clueless as to the true heading, but it doesn't rotate as I do. In other words, if I'm facing east and turn around, the phone still reads east.
I know there are issues with the GPS, but I wonder if I have something else going on.
There is a separate magnetometer sensor, so the main compass functions that way. And most apps that show compass bearing use that.
Some apps may not align automatically by the compass bearing.
Make sure your magnetic compass is calibrated.
"Wave your phone around in a figure 8 pattern 4-5 times"
Thanks. I'm a dummy. I've never did the figure eight dance long enough. I figured you did it for a while and then hit OK. I continued until the prompt disappeared and it appears to be better.
Well I've had my S5 for a while now and noticed with things like Google Maps, Sky Map and a compass app I have that the compass in this phone is often wrong. Anyone else find this?
Yep. It happens every now and again to start navigation and even though the car is moving the heading is sideways. That happens in both horizontal and vertical orientation. Tried disabling screen rotate with no effect.
Above mentioned behavior happened only few times so far but non the less is really annoying.
If anybody could help by explaining why it happens and what can be done will be great.
Hi,
Tried to use Google Sky Map, and found it very jerky and also inaccurate. So downloaded some compass app, and noticed that it has no idea of real north and I can turn phone (while flat on table) to make compass say true south would be north.
Anyone else seeing similar behavior? I've tried calibrating compass by turning phone but it doesn't help. In Sky Map it seems to behave better when holding phone portrait, while horizontally it behaves like compass and doesn't really detect change when turning around.
jpalo said:
Hi,
Tried to use Google Sky Map, and found it very jerky and also inaccurate. So downloaded some compass app, and noticed that it has no idea of real north and I can turn phone (while flat on table) to make compass say true south would be north.
Anyone else seeing similar behavior? I've tried calibrating compass by turning phone but it doesn't help. In Sky Map it seems to behave better when holding phone portrait, while horizontally it behaves like compass and doesn't really detect change when turning around.
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I just tried my compass and it was like you said so I did a quick calibration (moving phone in figure eights) and it behaved correctly
the compass I used was smart compass by smart tools. Give it try and see if it helps? I also tried google sky maps and it was also jerky, but I didn't try it before so don't know if that's normal or not.
There is a thread on the Google Help Forums about this. It still isn't clear if that is permanently fixable.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/SK7gbrV5MhU
Anyone else having a problem with sensor drift on their Storms? I've been trying out Google Cardboard and there's a really annoying drift meaning I keep having to turn my head slowly to the left to counter it. I've tried using drift correction and resetting the sensors by moving it in a figure of 8 motion, but neither has worked.
Mine is not only drifting. It's not working at all. And when I open a compass app the compass goes mental (it doesn't matter what one, they all do the same thing).
I've been in conversation with Wileyfox (they gave me excellent support! ) and I'm about to return my current Storm to get a new one.
I've got the G4 Play (1602) and recently I noticed while using Google Maps, the map will not rotate in my direction of travel, so while navigation it becomes really difficult to gauge if what direction I have to travel in. It's very annoying as it seemed to work fine before.
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I've got the G4 Play (1602) and recently I noticed while using Google Maps, the map will not rotate in my direction of travel, so while navigation it becomes really difficult to gauge if what direction I have to travel in. It's very annoying as it seemed to work fine before.
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- Google Maps auto-rotation is controlled by taping on the compass icon; if not responding to taps try uninstalling/reinstalling app (with a reboot in-between)
- as you probably know the hardware GPS in all G4P variants is lacking (sucks); auto-rotation will fail if the GPS temporarily looses its fix...which happens often
- as your device ages the GPS issue will likely get worse if my experience with two XT1607s are representative
Yeah seems like the GPS is the issue. Tried tapping the compass icon yesterday but it didn't work. Today the orientation worked flawlessly for some reason so it's probably the GPS acting up. Such a shame.