If your blue dot’s beam is wide or pointing in the wrong direction, you’ll need to calibrate your compass.

• On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
• Make a figure 8 until your compass is calibrated.
• The beam should become narrow and point in the right direction.

How do I calibrate the compass on my s8?

Now your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus compass is calibrated and ready for use.

Calibrating Your Compass

1. Select Phone app.
2. Open keypad.
3. Enter *#0*#
4. Select Sensor.
5. Scroll down to “Magnetic Sensor”
6. Spin your phone all the way around in a figure-8 until it is calibrated.

How do I calibrate the compass on my Galaxy s7?

How To Calibrate the Compass On the Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge:

• Turn on the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge.
• From the Home screen, select the Phone app.
• Switch to the dial pad.
• Type *#0*# on the dialer.
• Then select the Sensor tile.
• Browse to the Magnetic Sensor.