Originally Posted by Xenon

Compass doesn't rely on accelerometers, it has a magneto-something sensor
of its own. A simple principle basically: you put electric current through a coil
and you get magnetic field which tries to align itself just like a magnetic
needle would.

In my opinion the Compass should be tested only outdoors as computers and
other indoor electric equipment seem to desorient it.

I agree with KlaymenDK in demanding the thing to work properly. I don't care
whether it's the main focus of the phone. It's there, it's not that complicated
and it should work.