5 IV compass issue, 90-120 degrees off and won't calibrate beyond low in Google maps

[Pernas]

Hi!

Just a quick checkup if I can get a confirmation that this is an hardware issue with the design of the 5 IV compass since my new fully updated and factory restored 5 IV can't get a proper compass reading (often 90-120 degrees off). Compass calibration within Google maps still shows low regardless of attempts being made.

This is at a place where both an iPhone 14 and a Galaxy S23 works perfect with the compass.

/Per

[Aquarius]

@Pernas :

Just open the following app on a 1 IV:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vincentlee.compass&pcampaignid=web_share

Under "Settings -> Sensor Status" you will find out 👍🏽

[Pernas]

Ok thanks, I don't think you could blame the ak0991x alone since it's being used in many phones with good results including the 1 IV(!)

However, without getting too technical the implementation is also very important. Some rumours indicates that the 1IV to 5IV "shrink" could be the cause of this and it's most likely not repeated with the 5 V at least. 

[Aquarius · Accepted solution]

The problem was solved by the Android 14 update.

I was able to return the smartphone and being refunded after three repair attempts still running on Android 13.

I am shocked that SONY put such a crap on the market! 🤢

However I am happy with the successor Xperia 5 V 👍

[Pernas]

Ok that’s good to know but still horrible treatment of customers nowadays…