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Description

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.

Variables

UnknownThe orientation of the device cannot be determined.
PortraitThe device is in portrait mode, with the device held upright and the home button at the bottom.
PortraitUpsideDownThe device is in portrait mode but upside down, with the device held upright and the home button at the top.
LandscapeLeftThe device is in landscape mode, with the device held upright and the home button on the right side.
LandscapeRightThe device is in landscape mode, with the device held upright and the home button on the left side.
FaceUpThe device is held parallel to the ground with the screen facing upwards.
FaceDownThe device is held parallel to the ground with the screen facing downwards.