Google Map Compass -

Steel structures, subway tracks, and running car engines generate localized magnetic fields. Walk 10 steps away from these structures to clear interference.

Aggressive battery savers throttle background sensor tracking, turning off the magnetometer or lowering its refresh rate. google map compass

Here’s the dirty little secret: your phone’s compass is easily confused. Magnetic interference from metal tables, laptop magnets, or even heavy-duty phone cases can make the blue cone wildly inaccurate. You'll know this is happening if the blue cone is very wide or the dot keeps jittering. Steel structures, subway tracks, and running car engines

The most powerful combination is rarely used. When you drop a pin on a location, tap "Street View." As you lift your phone to look around, a small compass rose appears at the bottom of the screen. This allows you to physically pan your phone to match the buildings you see on screen. It’s the closest thing to real-life X-ray vision. Here’s the dirty little secret: your phone’s compass