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elm accelerometer calibration ?

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elm accelerometer calibration ?

I have just bought a new elm from UK. when i installed that water level app they levels are off. i was wondering is there any way to calibrate the accelerometer? please help.

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Dr_Chris
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Does the motion sensor/accelerometer work OK with other applications?

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I have the same problem (with the water level app) on my Aino.

Which other apps can I use to test my accelerometer?

Dr_Chris
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The Autorotate feature and Walkmate application are based on the motion sensor.Are these working OK on your phone?

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Autorotate works fine (in games, browser etc.).

Aino is not compatible with Walkmate app but the motion/tilt sensor works fine in games like LocoRoco.

I tend to think it is not accurate and maybe needs calibration. In the Water Level app it shows -6 instead of 0 when the phone is aligned (sits straight).

Dr_Chris
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You can actually change the settings in the Water level app., so that it reads 0 when it sits straight.

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I tried. It won't save the setting.

Dr_Chris
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Then I suggest you delete and re-download the app. from the Playnow website.Since the other motion sensor-related features work OK, it's most likely a problem with this app. rather than the phone.

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I tried it now but same thing happens.

The accelerometer works, but this is about accuracy.

No other app I know measures the accuracy like Water Level.

Dr_Chris
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Well if it's any consolation, the same thing happens on my W995, so it's an issue with the app. itself, it seems.