Doesn't the magnet interfere with proper operation of the compass function in a GPS or GPS enabled phone?
1269235
Hello, the magnet does not interfere with GPS at all. I use the mount daily with Bluetooth connected to a ODB2 reader and at the same time collecting GPS position from ground and satellite without ever having an issue.
1269236
No. I use mine exclusively for Waze navigation and podcasts in my car and it works perfectly.
1269237
I have used it with an iPhone 4 and a nexus 5 and have had no interference issues with either one
1232408
I've used this product for an iPhone 5c and a Moto X for months. The magnet has caused no issues with either phone.
65199
Yes does. There are specific situations: your phone is GPS enable or during data transfer..
1782714
I use this on my note 3 with otterbox, and yes it does interfere with some of my compass apps. GPS compass apps work fine.
2244971
No, it's not a stupid question. Your compass is defective and you should send it back immediately.
1361184
Hi Ana R.!Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) The magnet should have no effect whatsoever on your device. Let me know if I can be of more help here at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/ref=aag_m_fi?ie=UTF8&asin;=&isCBA;=&isPopup;=&marketplaceID;=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID;=&sellerID;=AP0GL3AYI3XW1Have a good day!Maureen / The Friendly Swede
1361186
Hi Ana R.! Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) The magnet should have no effect whatsoever on your device. Let me know if I can be of more help here at this link:
8876
Yes. You can tighten the ball joint so that it doesn't move, or not tighten it so much and then adjust it while the phone is on there. You can also have it too loose, but that's easy to figure out. The magnetic pad is slanted as well which gives you greater range of motion depending on which direction it's pointing. It's just a magnet, so you can remove your phone and reposition it on the magnetic pad very easily.
1558250
i have not encountered any differences in the functions of my iPhone5. compass is spot on. this product is awesome. i am probably getting another one for the boat...
979479
The magnet is on the mount, not the phone. There is only the non magnetized metal plate in the case, so it shouldn't be an issue.
1506560
That is a great question, and it is something I hadn't thought to check. So, after comparing the directional sensor reading both in and out of the case. and then checking the reading on my nexus 7, I can say that no, the wake/sleep magnet does not effect the GPS. Also since GPS uses RF to get data, not magnetic fields, it is very unlikely that any sort of magnet would effect the GPS operation of your phone.
1558249
i have not encountered any differences in the functions of my iPhone5.compass is spot on. this product is awesome. i am probably getting another one for the boat...
1017566
I haven't had any problems yet. I use the gps several times a week and haven't noticed a decrease in performance or accuracy. Not sure about about NFC interference
778263
Yes,the gps is controlled via the appropriate application, and the location tracking is turned off/on in the phone's settings
733165
Neither the magnet nor the metal plate I have to use in the case with my iPhone 5 has any effect on GPS. Or cellular reception.
1140856
My XL335M usually has gotten a signal by the time I pull out of the driveway, worst case by the time I leave my subdivision [1 block] it is running. I suppose heavy clouds etc could affect the performance, magnetic fields or microwave signals...I'm not an engineer but imagine the same things that can affect other electronics like a satellite tv dish, gps on a cell phone etc can affect a sat-nav unit.
990652
Yes Phu, because the advice is NOT attaching to the phone, if it would, the metal parts inside the phone would be damaged, I suppose.The magnet from the device attaches to the magnet plate that come with it. The plate itself doesn't attach via magnet to your phone.I have a thin plastic case and I put the plate in between that and my phone.I hope that helps,Cheers :)