Screen orientation problem - always landscape

[GamerGirl123]

Hi, 

I am currently trying to create an app for tablet that works in portrait mode. 

I have set the screen size to custom 1536 x 2048 to get the correct resolution. 

When I publish the app and open it on iPad I have the problem that it will always stay in landscape orientation despite the height and width being set for portait. 

I have tried using a standard format and even with portrait orientation selected and orientation lock slider on on, it will always open in landscape mode on my tablet. 

Any suggestions? 

Thank you 🙂

[v-xida-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @GamerGirl123 ,

Do you want to create a responsive layouts canvas app on your side?

Please consider turn off the "Scale to fit" option and the "Lock orientation" option within "Screen size + orientation" settings of App settings of your app.

In addition, based on the needs that you mentioned, I think the responsive layouts functionality could achieve your needs. Please check and see if the following article or blog could help in your scenario:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/create-responsive-layout

https://www.valointranet.com/blog/deep-dive-adding-responsive-design-to-powerapps/

https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/craft-app-height-and-width-expressions-to-create-responsi...

Best regards,

[GamerGirl123]

Hi v-xida-msft, 

Thank you very much for your post, this was exactly what I have been looking for! I think making my app responsive will be my next task after the initial version is complete. 

I have also managed to fix the orientation problem with the screen being stuck in landscape with the following settings:

Size Custom: 2048x1536

Scale to fit: On 

Lock aspect ratio: On 

Lock screen orientation: Off 

Thank you for your help 🙂