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. |