[iPad] iPad compass wrong

AnonMac50 · Jan 29, 2013, 06:54 PM

Hi, I found the compass in my iPad is wrong, usually by a quarter of a turn. This is annoying because sometimes it leads me completely in the wrong direction sometimes it is correct, but then it says recalibrate, and it goes wrong. Any ideas? Thanks

RylanH16 · Jan 31, 2013, 04:08 PM

It's most likely a software error in whatever compass app you're using. Try a different one. If it's a native iPad app it'll probably be resolved in the next update. Mine seems to work fine though.

Intell · Jan 31, 2013, 04:09 PM

Check to see if it is set for true north or magnetic north.

AnonMac50 · Jan 31, 2013, 04:18 PM

Thanks

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Originally Posted by RylanH16

It's most likely a software error in whatever compass app you're using. Try a different one. If it's a native iPad app it'll probably be resolved in the next update. Mine seems to work fine though.

It's the native Maps app, and it's been there for ages. When I eventually jailbroke it, I installed the iPhone's Compass app and I got the same problems. Restoring it didn't help at all.

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Originally Posted by Intell

Check to see if it is set for true north or magnetic north.

Both give me problems

brand · Jan 31, 2013, 05:46 PM

The obligatory "Your holding it wrong". Sorry, I had to.

Batavian · Jan 31, 2013, 10:08 PM

Is it wifi only ipad? I didn't think the compass worked for it.

Intell · Jan 31, 2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Batavian

Is it wifi only ipad? I didn't think the compass worked for it.

The WiFi iPad has a compass and it hasn't been reported as being anymore inaccurate than the next digital compass.

AnonMac50 · Feb 1, 2013, 11:48 AM

It is a 4G iPad.

ActionableMango · Feb 1, 2013, 04:50 PM

You wouldn't happen to be using a case with a bunch of magnets on it?

AnonMac50 · Feb 2, 2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ActionableMango

You wouldn't happen to be using a case with a bunch of magnets on it?

I tend to stick it on the fridge...not

Kaiser99 · Feb 2, 2013, 09:38 AM

In all seriousness if you have a smart case it will knock off your compass by more than you would think I was supprised when I noticed it on mine dropped the cover off and watched the compass realign put it back on and watch it move off again

AnonMac50 · Feb 2, 2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaiser99

In all seriousness if you have a smart case it will knock off your compass by more than you would think I was supprised when I noticed it on mine dropped the cover off and watched the compass realign put it back on and watch it move off again

I do have a case on the iPad with magnets...

The issue remains the same with or without the case though.

Cap41 · Feb 2, 2013, 04:56 PM

You really need an external bluetooth or tethered antenna. I used the compass, airnav pro, sky charts, using the native antenna (Cell model) it was always off by 5-7 degrees. With external antenna both cell and wifi Ipads are bang on.

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AnonMac50 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	iPad compass wrong Hi, I found the compass in my iPad is wrong, usually by a quarter of a turn. This is annoying because sometimes it leads me completely in the wrong direction sometimes it is correct, but then it says recalibrate, and it goes wrong. Any ideas? Thanks __________________ [Tutorial] Three Finger Drag on Non-supported Multitouch Macs (UPDATED!!! (18/1/2013)) Front Row for Lion Now I know why the maps icon wants you to jump off of a bridge!
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RylanH16 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	Software error probably It's most likely a software error in whatever compass app you're using. Try a different one. If it's a native iPad app it'll probably be resolved in the next update. Mine seems to work fine though.
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AnonMac50 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	It is a 4G iPad. __________________ [Tutorial] Three Finger Drag on Non-supported Multitouch Macs (UPDATED!!! (18/1/2013)) Front Row for Lion Now I know why the maps icon wants you to jump off of a bridge!
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Kaiser99 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	In all seriousness if you have a smart case it will knock off your compass by more than you would think I was supprised when I noticed it on mine dropped the cover off and watched the compass realign put it back on and watch it move off again
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Cap41 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2008	You really need an external bluetooth or tethered antenna. I used the compass, airnav pro, sky charts, using the native antenna (Cell model) it was always off by 5-7 degrees. With external antenna both cell and wifi Ipads are bang on. __________________ 21.5" Aluminum iMac, 3.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HD ; Apple TV; Time Capsule; IPhone 4s 5.0.01; MacBook Pro i7 120GB SSD;
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