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Screen orientation in android emulator


I am having problem using the emulator.

Problem: Though my emulator in portrait mode, my home screen displaying in landscape mode.

Screenshot

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Settings of the Emulator

  • Platform: Android 3.0
  • API Level: 11
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Note: I don't have problem running this in API Level 8


Solution

  • Android 3.0 (and all 3.X versions) are only available for tablets, not for phones. Therefore their default orientation is landscape, not portrait. Select a tablet device such as the 10.1" WXGA (Tablet) (1280x800; mdpi) and it will work as expected.