Remember, a few years ago, buyers of a new smartphone generally had to perform a curious ritual: move their smartphone on an axis by reproducing a shape resembling the number 8. The method made it possible to calibrate the compass of the smartphone, on first ignition. Now, the smartphone is usually calibrated before it is configured by the user. However, it is sometimes practical to recalibrate the compass of your smartphone to improve the precision of the location of your mobile, if it seems less precise than before.

With Google Maps

Google Maps is the tool that will allow you to easily reconfigure the compass of your device. Launch the application and press the small blue dot that represents you on the map.

You will bring up a menu in which several options will be displayed: show nearby places, share your location, save your parking spot, calibrate with Live View and… calibrate the compass (bottom left). Click on this tab.

Google will then ask you to follow this curious ritual by reproducing a figure eight by moving your smartphone as if it were following a roller coaster. Be sure to reproduce the shape as closely as possible. The accuracy of your GPS will only be better once the ritual is accomplished. Validate with OK and you are ready to set out to conquer the world!