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Unlocking the Power of Smartphone Compass: A Guide for Android and iPhone Users

Nowadays, you don't need to buy a physical compass to determine the direction of your house or travel route. With just a smartphone equipped with a compass, you can easily check the compass on your phone to find out the directions - East, West, North, and South. This enables you to choose the right direction for your journey or house orientation.

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How to Use Compass on iPhone and Android Phones

Utilizing the compass on Android and iPhone helps you effectively determine directions. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to use the compass on Android. iPhone users can follow the same steps.

- Step 1: Download the compass app. If you already have it installed, you can skip this step.

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There are plenty of excellent compass apps available for both Android and iPhone, such as Compass, Smart Compass, Compass Steel 3D, Compass Level GPS, Digital Compass, and more. Depending on your needs, you can choose the best compass app to use.

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Step 2: On your phone's interface, open the compass app. When you first launch the app, the compass will display options; click on 'Allow only when using the app' (Figure 1). At this point, the compass app will show various parameters and abbreviations (Figure 2).

Among them:

- N (abbreviation for North): North Direction (degree range: 337°5 - 22°5).
- E (abbreviation for East): East Direction (degree range: 67°5 - 112°5).
- S (abbreviation for South): South Direction (degree range: 157°5 - 202°5).
- W (abbreviation for West): West Direction (degree range: 247°5 - 292°5).
- NE: Northeast Direction (degree range: 22°5 - 67°5).
- SE: Southeast Direction (degree range: 112°5 -157°5).
- SW: Southwest Direction (degree range: 202°5 - 247°5).
- NW: Northwest Direction (degree range: 292°5 - 337°5).
If you set the compass to display in Vietnamese, you will see the following symbols:
- B: North.
- N: South.
- T: West.
- Đ: East.
- ĐB: Northeast.
- ĐN: Southeast.
- TN: Southwest.
- TB: Northwest.

Note:

- Before taking measurements, it's recommended to rotate your phone with the compass turned on to calibrate it for more accurate orientation.
- When determining the direction of your house using a compass on Android or iPhone, to avoid interference and ensure accurate readings, place your phone on a plastic chair or table approximately 50cm high.

- Step 3: If you manage to determine the degree, you can easily know the direction you intend to measure.

For example: Figure 3: The compass points to the Northwest at 291 degrees. Figure 4: The compass indicates South at 358 degrees.

We hope that the guidance provided here on how to use a compass on Android and iPhone will help you accurately determine directions, apply it to measuring the orientation of your house using a phone compass as quickly as possible, so that you can build your home, move accurately, and choose the right direction for your journeys in 2021, aligning with your destiny and age.

According to ancient beliefs, choosing the right direction for the beginning of the year based on age and destiny will bring you a year filled with luck, happiness, and fewer misfortunes. You can refer to the article on Directional Departure at the beginning of 2021 to find the appropriate direction that harmonizes with your destiny. Afterwards, you can combine it with using a compass on Android or iPhone to determine the direction you intend to go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I use a compass on my smartphone?

You can use a compass app on both Android and iPhone by downloading a suitable app. Open the app, allow location permissions, and follow the displayed degrees to determine directions.

What are the best compass apps for smartphones?

Some top-rated compass apps include Compass, Smart Compass, Compass Steel 3D, and Digital Compass. These apps work for both Android and iPhone, helping users find directions easily.

How do I calibrate my smartphone compass for better accuracy?

To calibrate your compass, rotate your phone in a figure-eight motion. This ensures accurate orientation and helps prevent interference while measuring directions using your smartphone compass.

What precautions should I take when using a compass on my phone?

When using a phone compass, place your device on a plastic surface at least 50cm high to avoid interference. Rotate the phone to calibrate it for more precise readings.

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