Android Phone Compass.

[russellsnr]

Hi, looking for a free compass for Android phones, not so much for getting directions but where the compass points lay when out and about at a stand. Thank You. Russ.

 

[herdwicksheep]

The Ordnance Survey's OS Locate has a compass that shows where you're facing. Also gives your grid reference and altitude.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Many.. there is a simple app called compass, there all the sun trackers, etc. problem is they will only get you into the general ballpark direction; they are not particularly accurate. A good old physical compass may still be the way to go

 

[Nod]

Hi, looking for a free compass for Android phones, not so much for getting directions but where the compass points lay when out and about at a stand. Thank You. Russ.

Try any of the free ones - they'll all do the same job. Not all phones have the required sensor though.

 

[sirch]

Also calibrate the magnetic sensor in your phone, which needs to be done almost every time you use it. Google will tel you how but basically it is a case of rotating the phone through 360 degrees in all three axis several times.