This wikiHow teaches you how to calibrate the gyroscope and accelerometer on a Samsung Galaxy device. The process will vary depending on the age of the device.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Using the Settings Menu
Step 1. Open the Settings menu on the Samsung device
The Settings app is in the list of apps.
Step 2. Touch Motion
If the Motion menu is not present, you can calibrate the sensor using a special code or a third-party program.
Step 3. Touch Advanced settings
Step 4. Touch Gyroscope calibration
If this option is not present, check the Display menu from Settings.
Step 5. Place the device on a flat surface
Step 6. Touch Calibrate
Step 7. Wait for the calibration test to be completed
During the calibration process, do not move the device. This should only take a few seconds, and when the process is complete, a message saying " Calibrated " will be displayed.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Hidden System Menu
Step 1. Open the dialer (menu to make phone calls) on your phone
To access the Hidden System menu, you must enter a special code in the dialer.
Step 2. Press *#*#. This code works on many devices, but may not work on certain carriers like Verizon.
Step 3. Touch the Sensor button
The button is in the center of the screen.
Step 4. Place the device on a flat surface
Step 5. Touch the Gyro Selftest button
Step 6. Wait while the device calibrates
The process only takes a few moments. The screen will display a message that says PASS.
Step 7. Return to the main menu by pressing Back
Step 8. Touch Selftest which is under Magnetic Sensor
This will calibrate the compass on the device.
Step 9. Close the menu by touching the Home button
Method 3 of 3: Using Third Party Programs
Step 1. Launch Play Store
The Play Store app is on the Home screen or in the apps list. If you are unable to successfully calibrate using the Settings or System menu, use an app to do so.
Step 2. Touch the search field
Step 3. Type in gps status
Step 4. Touch GPS Status & Toolbox
Step 5. Touch Install
Step 6. Touch Allow
Step 7. Touch Open
This button will appear if you have downloaded and installed the application.
Step 8. Swipe the device screen from the left side
Step 9. Touch Calibrate pitch and roll
Step 10. Place the device on a flat surface
Step 11. Touch Calibrate
The device will calibrate after a while.