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Compass Mode

Compass Mode displays your real-time heading and includes a built-in rangefinder to measure distances and drop precise Waypoints for confident navigation.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.

Compass Mode Tutorial

Expand each block to learn how to use Compass Mode.

Turn on Compass Mode


Step 1: Tap the Location icon twice, then tap the Compass icon.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.

Alt Method: Tap Tools, then Compass Mode.


Step 2: Your device is now a compass: use it to orient yourself to terrain features or objects.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.

Activate the Built-in Rangefinder


Step 1: With Compass Mode on, tap the Rangefinder icon.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.


Step 2: A red line with a target will appear: Drag up or down anywhere on the screen to adjust the distance.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.


Step 3: Tap the Waypoint icon to drop a pin at your target location.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.


Step 4: Tap Done (or Edit if you’d like to customize the Waypoint’s icon, color, etc.)

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.


Step 5: Now you have a precise location to work toward. Tap Exit to return to the standard map view.

onX Hunt's Compass Mode functionality.

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