Google Maps shows constantly rotating direction despite other compass apps working correctly
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Google Maps reports rotating direction (0.5 rotations / minute) with stationary phone. The compass is calibrated and works correctly in compass-specific apps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6uOI5g8xbc
**Steps to replicate:**
After booting into Safe Mode and calibrating the compass via rapid figure-8's (or slow, or rotations on table), the direction in Google Maps slowly rotates.
EDIT: I did a factory reset and, before logging in, Google Maps still has this error. I think it may be a hardware bug at this point.
**Apps affected:**
- Google Maps (Safe Mode and normal mode)
- GPS Status (only available in normal mode)
**Apps not affected:**
- "Compass" (orange circle logo)
- Sensors Multitool (shows correct magnetometer readings for X, Y, and Z. Confirms correct calibration)
https://goo.gl/photos/SavNsaY2PyNPa17G8
**Troubleshooting steps I've tried:**
- Calibrating compass
- Rebooting in Safe Mode
- Disabling/re-enabling Google Maps (includes data/cache deletion)
**Specs:**
- Nexus 5X
- Android 6.0.1
- Google Maps 9.34.1
Asked by Streblo
(131 rep)
Aug 14, 2016, 09:07 PM
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