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This wikiHow teaches you how to improve accuracy in Google Maps for Android by re-calibrating the compass.
Steps
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1Open Google Maps on your Android. It’s the map icon typically found on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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2Tap the blue dot on the map.Advertisement
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3Tap Calibrate compass. It’s at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
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4Tilt your Android in the pattern on the screen. You’ll need to follow the pattern on the screen three times to properly calibrate the compass.
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5Tap DONE. Now that the compass is calibrated, your compass will display more accurate results.Advertisement
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1. Open Maps.
2. Tap the blue dot.
3. Tap Calibrate compass.
4. Tilt your Android in the on-screen pattern.
5. Tap DONE.
