This is a known issue on Gingerbread and there are literally thousands of messages all over the web (Google: Gingerbread Compass) but I thought it was fixed in Honeycomb.
I downloaded 3 different "basic" compass apps to test with and they all have the same problem. Most of the time the compass points SOUTH or SW or SSW and not north. Other times it just randomly points where it wants or when you rotate the tab the north arrow just rotates with it rather than locking in on NORTH. Sometimes it just keeps shifting 10-15 degrees back and forth when the TAB is sitting still on a wood table.
I use an app that requires the compass (Dishpointer Pro) and needless to say it's totally useless. I have tried the "figure 8 calibration" and it doesn't help.
Note that the compass is not the same as the GPS. My GPS works fine.
I have the same problem on my Samsung Infuse when I load Gingerbread but on Froyo it's fine.
I've tried a couple different ROMS on the TAB with the same problem. Funny thing is, I don't think I tried it on the stock ROM.
MisterEdF said:
This is a known issue on Gingerbread and there are literally thousands of messages all over the web (Google: Gingerbread Compass) but I thought it was fixed in Honeycomb.
I downloaded 3 different "basic" compass apps to test with and they all have the same problem. Most of the time the compass points SOUTH or SW or SSW and not north. Other times it just randomly points where it wants or when you rotate the tab the north arrow just rotates with it rather than locking in on NORTH. Sometimes it just keeps shifting 10-15 degrees back and forth when the TAB is sitting still on a wood table.
I use an app that requires the compass (Dishpointer Pro) and needless to say it's totally useless. I have tried the "figure 8 calibration" and it doesn't help.
Note that the compass is not the same as the GPS. My GPS works fine.
I have the same problem on my Samsung Infuse when I load Gingerbread but on Froyo it's fine.
I've tried a couple different ROMS on the TAB with the same problem. Funny thing is, I don't think I tried it on the stock ROM.
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I'll check it for ya bro. I've never actually tried to use a compass app yet
I have gingerbread and the compass on my phone, both phone and tab compass appear to be working.
I didn't use Compass app but on GMap, the arrow points to the correct direction for me when I'm stationary (so it is not caculated via GPS). On my phone, it never works reliably.
MisterEdF said:
This is a known issue on Gingerbread and there are literally thousands of messages all over the web (Google: Gingerbread Compass) but I thought it was fixed in Honeycomb.
I downloaded 3 different "basic" compass apps to test with and they all have the same problem. Most of the time the compass points SOUTH or SW or SSW and not north. Other times it just randomly points where it wants or when you rotate the tab the north arrow just rotates with it rather than locking in on NORTH. Sometimes it just keeps shifting 10-15 degrees back and forth when the TAB is sitting still on a wood table.
I use an app that requires the compass (Dishpointer Pro) and needless to say it's totally useless. I have tried the "figure 8 calibration" and it doesn't help.
Note that the compass is not the same as the GPS. My GPS works fine.
I have the same problem on my Samsung Infuse when I load Gingerbread but on Froyo it's fine.
I've tried a couple different ROMS on the TAB with the same problem. Funny thing is, I don't think I tried it on the stock ROM.
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Do you have your tablet in a case that contains magnets? If so, those magnets may interfere with the compass.
Rob
foxbat121 said:
I didn't use Compass app but on GMap, the arrow points to the correct direction for me when I'm stationary (so it is not caculated via GPS). On my phone, it never works reliably.
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If your GPS is enabled in the hardware settings as soon as you load maps the GPS is functioning. I have no problem using any program that supports & uses GPS only compass. You can tell if the GPS is on by the little circle that looks like a "sun or a compass" when you run maps or nav. If it is showing it's using GPS.
My arrow in maps follows me perfectly. Just can't get any compass program to work including Dishpointer Pro which is what I always need to use.
Same as me only google map work.
I noticed a few days ago that the Nexus 4 came with a barometer sensor that is used to help the GPS accuracy. I decided to test this out using Barometer HD. It worked great and allowed me to save my pressure data.
However, the past two days it's been saying "No barometer sensor detected". Thinking this was GPS related I tried turning it on, but no luck. I ran Z - Device Test and it says I do not have the sensor either.
Anyone know what's going on?
Anyone else who has an N900W8 have weird compass issues? It sometimes doesn't rotate or does not align properly.
Strange issue on my Note 2's compass too, sometimes does not calibrate properly, AND is running 4.3 but on AOSP. Is there a build problem/Samsung problem? Or is it hardware and I have to get it changed?
VIDEO: http://youtu.be/T1U5qlPABRo
Nope, after a day of usage, it just locks into a position when I rotate my phone on a horizontal plane. If i tilt my phone left right forward and backwards the compass moves.
To calibrate it, I have to shake my device hard and spin it like I am opening a door knob many times. Then the compass will work perfectly.
Anyone have this issue? N900W8. Is this normal to calibrate a device? Is this a recurrent issue amongst users?
No one has this problem? Will I have to take it back for a replacement? It still works, after a rigorous shake, but is this calibration abnormal or not? Will there be a possibility that a software update could fix this?
I have kinda a similar problem, in maps if I'm using navigation the arrow doesn't align correctly to the direction I'm going, not much of a problem.don't know if it's related to the GPS or the compass in my case
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*GalaxyDev* said:
I have kinda a similar problem, in maps if I'm using navigation the arrow doesn't align correctly to the direction I'm going, not much of a problem.don't know if it's related to the GPS or the compass in my case
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Can I safe to say that there is an existing Compass Bug in the software and not have to replace it? I will be uploading a video soon.
Posted Video!
Hello,
I have had the same problem. The solution is so simple:
1- dial *#0*#
2- choose sensor
3- here you will find that the status of your magnetic sensor is: "need to calibrate". So you wave your note 3 in 8 patterns for one or two times
4- and here we go, the sensor status now is calibrated and your problem is solved
P.S.: if you have a problem with *#0*# you can use any compass application or google maps, and then you continue with 3 and 4.
Hope that it helps you
Hi Kaderoid,
That's not really a calibration method, but thanks for your help. My device just spins and spins and spins no matter how I much I try to calibrate it. The only way I can fix it is by rebooting.
That's the difference, and plus magnetic interference happens too often it seems like it's a hardware issue.
Sent from my fingers to your face using my Samsung Galaxy Note 3!
So, do we have a solution or a fix to this issue? My Note 3 has the same issue.
I had the same problems, display didn't rotate, after a couple of days it seems fixed, but now doesn't rotate again.
I'm Italian, I'm hope that the English is enough good
Hello,
I had some issues with my Compass. When using GMaps it was not pointing in the right direction. I changed my device and the new device has the same issue unless I calibrate it. Once calibrated it works perfectly. I guess your device is having a hardware issue. Get a replacement.
I have the same issue on 2 Notes 3. I also had it on 2 of my previous HTCs. I think it happened after GMap update a few months back.
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when you enter *#0*# and compass arrow is red just do some spins with phone. It turns green and compass works proper
This is calibration method
I did this, and my whole screen went green for a bit and the phone vibrated, the compass however has a blue line with 3 under it.
Heyallo said:
I did this, and my whole screen went green for a bit and the phone vibrated, the compass however has a blue line with 3 under it.
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If it went green your phone's proximity sensor was triggered either by an object close to the top of your phone.
3 means it is calibrated at sensor level 3
I have a similar issue. If I restart my phone I have to recalibrate the compass. Once calibrated it works fine though.
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I have the exact same issue. Sometimes I will calibrate it and it will fix it. If the phone has to reboot it will not work again.
Using GPS Status & Toolbox, the compass was "locked" in the wrong direction.
So I rotated around and as soon as North indicator was actually pointing North, it seemed to lock-on and was working fine (without performing a calibration).
Weird and I hope it gets fixed in the next update.
I started a thread before, but found out it could be a software problem as a lot of demo units' compasses don't work all the time.
S4 has this problem too.
I have the N900W8 device, if that makes a difference.
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Same problem here
nicholaschum said:
I started a thread before, but found out it could be a software problem as a lot of demo units' compasses don't work all the time.
S4 has this problem too.
I have the N900W8 device, if that makes a difference.
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Hi, nicholaschum.
I've the same problem. Mi phone is a N9005 (europe free note 3).
I agree that is a software problem, as if you calibrate the compass sensor (*#0*#) it runs without problem until I restart the phone.
I've also tested several demo units at a samsung store and all of them (galaxy s4, note 3, s4 mini) presented the same problem.
The technical service guy told me that they can change the motherboard of the phone, but I doubt that itgonna fix the problem.
There is a lot of threads, here on XDA, but also in other forums reportinf the same problem on several samsung devices...but unfortunately without solutions.
I'm very pessimistic about this problem, due to that we're more concerned about getting new versions of android instead of get this kind of issues fixed.
Sorry for my english!
Mine's accurate in Smart Tools. DBT N9005 4.4.2 NB7
The calibration does seem to get lost upon a reboot, but you do not have to go into the service menu to recalibrate it.
When you are in google maps, simply rotate your wrist (not your arm). Rotate your wrist around and around about 3-4 times (no need for anything more than this so only takes 5 seconds). And then I find everything works just fine.
You shouldn't have to do that after every reboot, but its not too bad if you realise you don't need to go into the service menu and the right movement to recalibrate it quickly.
Hi there my GPS was very quick under Kitkat with immediate fix and perfect compass. Under Stock Lollipop it still worked well enough. Since I use [5.0.2][D802] Google Edition 1.5 my compass doesn't work anymore and GPS doesn't fix at all or takes 10 minutes shows wrong location and looses signal again
I don't know whether the problem is the ROM or that my phone fell down hundreds of times.
Anyway I already tried the apps fasterGPS, gpsStatus and TopNTP without success and did the cardboard mod hardware wise.
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