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The Salah Locator Qibla finder showing a compass dial with a Kaaba marker and a bearing of 260 degrees west from Lahore
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How to find the Qibla with your phone, and why compasses drift

A Qibla app works out the bearing to the Kaaba from your GPS position, then uses the phone's compass to show which way to turn. Calibrate the compass and keep away from metal for a reliable reading.

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Qibla & tools Salah Locator

Find the Qibla with the Salah Locator compass and calibrate it

Open the Qibla finder from the compass icon on Find or from Profile, allow location, and turn until the arrow reaches the top marker. If it asks, calibrate by moving the phone in a figure-8.

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