compass calibration

My iPhone compass does not agree with my wife's compass. This is what I have done so far


•removed from case

•restarted phone

•enabled true North

•removed and re installed app

•Location services on while using app

•Precise location enabled

•updated software


I have seen mention of calibrating compass but i'm not see it.

Posted on Nov 12, 2022 05:58 AM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2022 07:43 AM

Hi bbe,


The option for compass calibration can be found in Settings - Privacy & Security - Location Services - System Services. Please note also per Use the compass on iPhone:


Important: The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone EarPods can cause a deviation. Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don’t rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction.


Regards.

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Nov 14, 2022 07:43 AM in response to bbe

Hi bbe,


The option for compass calibration can be found in Settings - Privacy & Security - Location Services - System Services. Please note also per Use the compass on iPhone:


Important: The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone EarPods can cause a deviation. Use the digital compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don’t rely on it to determine precise location, proximity, distance, or direction.


Regards.

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