Compass

Compass shows you the direction your device is pointing, your current location (in latitude and longitude), and altitude.

1. You can open Compass using either of the following methods:

   • Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box. Search for Compass, and the first result will be the preinstalled Compass app.

   • Find Compass in the Tools folder.

2. View your bearings, coordinates, and altitude.

   • If your device is placed horizontally, the Compass screen will display a dial, together with the direction your device is pointing, your current location (in latitude and longitude), and altitude.

   • If your device is placed vertically, the Compass screen will display what is being captured by the rear camera of your device, together with the direction your device is pointing, your current location (in latitude and longitude), and altitude.

3. To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial. The scale marks will turn blue if you go off course.

For accurate bearings, hold your device flat or straight up when using Compass.

For precise altitude data, touch , and enable Online altitude calibration.