The Compass provides directional functionality.

All customization for compass elements have access to the widget's Edit dialog, which access the launcher's Edit dialog, in the follow manner:

These options, discussed below allow users to fully define the visual appearance of the directional elements and the container itself:

• Compass skin: This critical setting defines “an image for the compass skin” or more commonly known as the needle where a user can substitute a Resource Image user-selected graphic for the default needle or display.
  • Icon pack - Icons could, if appropriate, serve as a compass needle. These would be from the user's device or the Play Store. See here.
  • Shape - Easily a user-specific shape could be customized. See here.
  • Image - Be creative in selecting an image for the compass needle. North is the top of the image! See here.
• Color: A color can be applied to filter (draw over the skin) image, providing control over the final appearance of the compass graphic. If using a color, an opaque selection will obscure the skin whereas a shade of transparency (ARGB where the A is 00) would cover the compass need. This uses the launcher's Color Picker utility shown here.
  • Dynamic color: This option will cause the skin/needle colors to harmonize or contrast with changing wallpapers in accordance with Android Material You standards. See the TL screenhere* or the concept discussed here.
• Background: The background of the widget can be customized.
  • The default background is transparent but can be modified with any of the six options shown above.
• Margins: The margins default to 0 pixels on all sides. Any increase in the margins on all sides would decrease the space available for the skin/needle and make occupy less space. Also, manipulation of the margins could be used as an offset to shift the skin/needle position. The margin modification does not affect the background display.
• Animation
  • Enter animation for the analog clock widget. See Page and Object Animation and UI Object Animation for an overview of animations available.
    • If the compass is on the designated home page and the phone is viewing on the home page, the enter animation is effected after a system doze and “awakened” by the power button or phone unlock.
    • Fixme … hopefully, some creative soul will insert another way that this is used or useful!