topic Re: no portrait mode in XPERIA archive

no portrait mode

JaS0nShang — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:51:39 GMT

When disable auto-rotaion mode, Z4 tablet automatically turned into vertical mode, there is no portrait mode avalible，may I ask why...For a 10-inch tablet, vertical mode is not always fit for reading.

Re: no portrait mode

Uliwooly — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 02:15:09 GMT

Just to clarify, portrait or landscape mode?

Re: no portrait mode

drlmiles1 — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:28:15 GMT

I think what you mean is that it is not possible to fix the tablet in Portrait mode. You have Autorotate function on, and the tablet will have the Home screen in Portrait orientation if you hold the tablet that way up. You then click the Quicksettings icon to fix the tablet in Portrait mode - the Portrait icon appears for a few seconds, then changes to the Landscape icon and the orientation changes to Landscape.

This has been a "feature" of the latest Lollipop update on the XZ Tablet, and one Sony person suggested it was imposed by Google. If this is the case, it is very disappointing - we should be complaining to Sony who can then bring to bear their weight behind requesting a change by Google. Individuals complaining directly to Google is a complete waste of time.

Re: no portrait mode

Alveoli — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 22:00:53 GMT

I'm an app developer and can confirm it's Sony's fault.

I'm a new forum user disappointed my beautiful new Z4 is missing this essential functionality. How do we complain to Sony officially?

Re: no portrait mode

Andy147 — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 11:02:32 GMT

"Set Orientation" app from the play store, it's sinple and free, problem solved.