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Nexus Compass failing

Compass is not working (model 9023 Dutch). I'am not the only one reporting this. Apps like streetview are not working in compass mode.
When running GPS status the needle is pointing everywhere but the right direction. Callibrate does not work.
Anybody an idea if this a hardware or software issue?

there have been reports that the nfc chip affects the compass. try removing the back to see if it helps. though the back plate is only one part of the nfc system i think.

I tried it without the backcover with no results. Nfc is turned of btw because its of no use in holland.

me too..my i9023 have the bug..
who is same too?

You should star this issue so Google is urged to fix it!
The following quote is from another "defective compass" thread:
wyk126 said:
please report this bug at here:
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=37f2dd3261d20d1f&hl=en
and add a star if you have this issue as well here:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=15999
check my issue video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-9lehX8u2U
Google please fix this!!!
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In the 9020, i need to recalibrate the compass every time i use it.
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compass needs calibration
Hi,
I have the same problem on i9023, the compass needs calibration after each boot... without calibration the compass is stuck...
In which file calibration results are stored ? because those results seem lost when the phone is turned off

I gave up. The compass is a failing in every way. I could sent it back, but there are reports that a replacement has the same issues. The sensors are a piece of crapp or the software can not handle them properly. Either way this sucks.
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Compass not working
Hey,
I've tried calibrating the compass on my Nexus S numerous times.
We have 4 Nexus S' in the house, each with the same problem.
Compass never calibrates.
Google SkyMap doesn't work because of this issue.
Does anyone know if there is a fix?
I've noticed some links to report it to google so that's what I'll do but does anyone know why this is happening? I tried the backplate removal, nothing.
On all 4 phones I am running : I9020, KD1, GRJ22. Android 2.3.4

Hi, you can return your phone(s) because its a design failure. But I didn't because the nexux S is still a great phone. There a threads about this issue, but amazingly enough not that many that samsung or google feel the urge to take action. I would expect massive complaints, but probally a compass is not a first requirement for many people. Strange because even Maps is not working good if you navigate during walking.
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Compass issue question

Hey all.
I did some searching but couldn't find if a resolution has occurred. Has anyone made a fix for the compass being off its axes? I use 3d compass. When I tilt right, the on-screen compass points up. Etc.
I know this was once discussed. Would exchanging it solve that issue?
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Dalrimple said:
Hey all.
I did some searching but couldn't find if a resolution has occurred. Has anyone made a fix for the compass being off its axes? I use 3d compass. When I tilt right, the on-screen compass points up. Etc.
I know this was once discussed. Would exchanging it solve that issue?
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I believed this issue is with the developer of the software...
software that were made for phone should be updated for tablet & especially Honeycomb ... as the accelerometer/compass is reverse..etc
some appz can run on tablet properly... but it also need to support HC ( not just froyo/Gingerbread only )
there were some games that were like this ( opposite/upside down... ).... dev updated their software and it works fine in tablet

Oh that's great. Is there a good app to test the tablets compass?
It is strange that vendetta online wasn't an app that was playable due to the compass. Seems like that was all the hype for this tablet.
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Try gps status in the market! It's free, does good stuff!

GPS status works ok, but remember to calibrate the compass (wave it around in a figure 8) each time you try to use it. GPS essentials does NOT work, the compass is off by 90 degrees.
Rob

Anyone got Google Sky Map Working? / Compass issues

Hello everyone.
I was wondering if anyone here has Google Sky Map fully working on a Nexus 7? On my N7 this app never points me to South - I am always stuck between West - North - East. When I try to point it to south I always get north instead.
I've also verified the behavior with a compass app. If I place my N7 flat on a table the compass is working well, but if I am holding it in my hands right in front of me (USB connector pointing to the ground) I get the same behavior as in Sky Map (south=north, north=north).
Is the compass even supposed to work when holding the tablet with the USB connector pointing to the ground?
Edit: I am experiencing this issue in stock 4.1.2 and Paranoid Android 2.20
Thanks in advance,
mcsmart

My Samsung Nexus S has exactly the same. It's a hardware problem

Hey bro try using the app space junk I have it on my NEXUS7 with no problems at all and in my opinion it's far better GOD BLESS YOU
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Make sense to me the compass working only in horizontal position
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Thanks for the hints, guys.
I managed to get it working: all I did was calibrate the compass with GPS Status. I never thought this could make a difference, but it did. Cool. I'm glad my N7 is not one of those devices with broken sensors
- mcsmart

Stock 6P has been known to have a wonky compass. Do custom roms have this fixed?

Hi All
for the first time in my Android life, i've kept my phone 100% stock
However, im curious to know if the compass issues have been fixed by custom rom devs?
By issues, i mean Maps constantly telling me to calibrate the compass, and GPS intensive applications (such as Pokemon GO, or others) appear have some minor tracking issues.
I've done some quick searching through the top ROM threads but was unable to find anything
Any thoughts?

Forgot to also add the sensitivity with the screen rotation. I guess that's the gyroscope?

Bump
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I've never had a good compass, and I don't know what the big problem is.
Samsung Epic, Note 2, Note 3, S5, 6P
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Questions before buying

Hey all,
I'm thinking about buying an Umi plus for use as a second phone for Pokémon go and to bring to festivals and stuff. But before buying, I have a few questions:
- How's the touchscreen? I've read a few reports that stated that the registration of touches is dramatic sometimes.
- How's the official Nougat rom? I've read that it's full of bugs
- Are you happy with the performance?
Thanks in advance!

swa100 said:
Hey all,
I'm thinking about buying an Umi plus for use as a second phone for Pokémon go and to bring to festivals and stuff. But before buying, I have a few questions:
- How's the touchscreen? I've read a few reports that stated that the registration of touches is dramatic sometimes.
- How's the official Nougat rom? I've read that it's full of bugs
- Are you happy with the performance?
Thanks in advance!
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Had mine since it was released and I've got no complaints aside from the lack of NFC. Other than that it's a great phone.

Yes, latest incarnation of official 7.0 ROM is actually not bad. Battery life isn't as good as it was on 6.0 (I got 4 days between charges!) but well over one day of use.
The touchscreen is also working 100% as expected = perfectly fine.
Some report BT problems (mostly related to connecting to a car), some report problems with fingerprint scanner (falsely registering a try). I personally haven't had any of those problems.