Describes physical orientation of the device as determined by the OS.
If device is physically situated between discrete positions, as when (for example) rotated diagonally, system will report Unknown orientation.
Unknown |
The orientation of the device cannot be determined. |
Portrait |
The device is in portrait mode, with the device held upright and the home button at the bottom. |
PortraitUpsideDown |
The device is in portrait mode but upside down, with the device held upright and the home button at the top. |
LandscapeLeft |
The device is in landscape mode, with the device held upright and the home button on the right side. |
LandscapeRight |
The device is in landscape mode, with the device held upright and the home button on the left side. |
FaceUp |
The device is held parallel to the ground with the screen facing upwards. |
FaceDown |
The device is held parallel to the ground with the screen facing downwards. |