If your Galaxy A36 is showing the wrong direction on maps or location-based apps, the compass might need calibration. A poorly calibrated compass can confuse navigation apps and make location tracking inaccurate. Fortunately, this issue is easy to fix with a few adjustments.
Why Your Galaxy A36 Might Have Compass Calibration Issues
- Magnetic interference from nearby objects like speakers or metal cases.
- Software glitches affecting sensor accuracy.
- Location services not set up correctly.
- Outdated software or system bugs.
- Physical sensor misalignment inside the phone.
Recalibrate the Compass Manually.
Your Galaxy A36 allows you to recalibrate the compass using simple movements. This improves accuracy in navigation apps like Google Maps.
- Open Google Maps, and then tap the blue dot that shows your location.
- Tap Calibrate compass, and then follow the on-screen instructions to move your phone in a figure-eight motion.
This motion resets the compass sensor and helps your phone detect direction more accurately.
Remove Magnetic Interference.
Strong magnets or metal cases can throw off the compass reading. Moving the phone away from interference can fix calibration problems instantly.
- Take off any magnetic or metal phone cases, and then restart your Galaxy A36.
- Move to an open area away from heavy appliances, and then test the compass again in Google Maps.
Reset Location Services.
Sometimes the issue is not the compass itself but the location settings. Resetting these can restore proper GPS and sensor alignment.
- Open Settings, and then tap Location.
- Tap Improve accuracy, and then enable both Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning.
This helps your device get a more precise fix on your location while using the compass.
Update Your Software.
Compass issues can also come from outdated firmware. Keeping your Galaxy A36 up to date ensures sensors work properly with apps.
- Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
- Tap Download and install, and then follow the instructions if an update is available.
Reset All Settings.
If nothing else works, resetting all settings may resolve hidden glitches that affect the compass. This will not delete personal files but will restore system settings to default.
- Open Settings, and then tap General management.
- Tap Reset, and then tap Reset all settings.
Your phone will restart, and the compass should function normally after the reset.
Fixing compass calibration issues on the Galaxy A36 usually only takes a recalibration or a location services reset. If the problem persists after trying all solutions, the hardware sensor may need servicing.
FAQs
Why is my Galaxy A36 compass always inaccurate indoors?
Indoor environments often cause interference from metal structures and electronics, leading to compass errors. Testing outdoors gives more accurate results.
Do I need the internet for compass calibration?
No. The compass calibration itself does not require internet access, but apps like Google Maps need internet for full navigation.
Can a hardware problem cause compass issues?
Yes. If recalibration and resets do not help, the internal magnetic sensor could be faulty and may require professional repair.
