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Read the steps : Read headings on the bezel or globeHow to use Compass
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Read magnetic and true headings on a bezel dial or on a globe that turns with the phone.
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Getting started
Read headings on the bezel or globe
Read the magnetic heading, the true heading and the magnetic field at the top. The Bezel and Globe tabs switch between the dial and a globe that turns with the phone; pinch the globe to resize it. Use Lock to hold the compass display.
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Choose a bezel, globe or theme
⋮ › Bezel, or ⋮ › Globe on the Globe tab, picks its look. ⋮ › Theme dresses the screen: System follows Settings › General Settings › Theme, Light and Dark keep one look, and Bezel takes the bezel's own colors.
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Read headings on the bezel or globe
Read the magnetic heading, the true heading and the magnetic field at the top. The Bezel and Globe tabs switch between the dial and a globe that turns with the phone; pinch the globe to resize it. Use Lock to hold the compass display.
Enable true north and location views
Allow location and turn on device location for the true heading and for the bezels that show the sun, the stars or your walk. Check magnetic interference if the heading becomes unstable.
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Read headings on the bezel or globe
Read the magnetic heading, the true heading and the magnetic field at the top. The Bezel and Globe tabs switch between the dial and a globe that turns with the phone; pinch the globe to resize it. Use Lock to hold the compass display.
Choose a bezel, globe or theme
⋮ › Bezel, or ⋮ › Globe on the Globe tab, picks its look. ⋮ › Theme dresses the screen: System follows Settings › General Settings › Theme, Light and Dark keep one look, and Bezel takes the bezel's own colors.
Enable true north and location views
Allow location and turn on device location for the true heading and for the bezels that show the sun, the stars or your walk. Check magnetic interference if the heading becomes unstable.
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Tips.
Move away from magnets and metal, then follow ⋮ › Calibration help for the figure-eight calibration. The true heading depends on a usable location fix.