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Orientation lock

Having an orientation lock is a must have for the next update. Something so simple. Why it was not included when WP launched is beyond me. The phone is frustrating to use in bed or on laying on the lounge.

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    NathanNathan shared this idea  ·   ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    philphil shared a merged idea: Add rotation lock to wp8  ·   · 
    Jacob MayburyJacob Maybury shared a merged idea: Option to disable accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate.  ·   · 
    George xotzasGeorge xotzas shared a merged idea: LOCK ORIENTATION  ·   · 
    FoobarFoobar shared a merged idea: add orientation lock  ·   · 
    BeakBeak shared a merged idea: Add a option to make gravity lock enable  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Possibility to lock screen so it doesn't flip over when turning the phone  ·   · 

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      • DonkeyDonkey commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        My Acer Iconia W510 has a dedicated button for lock/unlocking Auto Rotate, please at least give Win8 phones a software feature that Win8 Convertables get as a dedicated button. You obviously understand how important lock/unlocking rotation is otherwise there would not of been software support for the Win8 Convertible to even allow such a button to operate.

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        If you need orientation lock, use iPhone or an Android phone, or even Blackberry. It seems that Microsoft is not capable of implementing this trial-in-your-viewpoint feature. Without Nokia, Windows phone would have doomed.

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        "We are not adding this capability in the 8.0 release"

        Are you f***ing kidding me?!?! How damn difficult is it for Microsoft to release an app that autolocks the screen orientation by disabling the accelerometer?! Its simple as shit. And will improve our lives as WP users immeasurably.

        I have to say, there are things i like about my Lumia, and there are things I utterly hate. This is one of them.

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        No orientation lock! I cant believe it. And there's no notification bar, no option to search for files and cant download big files without wi fi.. Incredible phone but..these are just the basics...

      • Roel H. MoloRoel H. Molo commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Alphanumeric keyboard is a must for the next update to cater those single handed people and other less capable for qwerty keyboards. Severely imitating iphone platform is an insult for this company. Maintain your design and platform and push an update. Many people like your old nokia applications incorporated in your device. Alphanumeric keypads is one of this.

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Just bought Lumia 810. Nice phone. No orientation lock! It's like buying a car that cant make LEFT turns. Essential feature. Returning phone. WP developer team should be fired. You have 2% market share & decide to leave out essential feature that 98% of competition support. Stupidity oe arrogance beyond belief.

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Worst software... Android is better.... Its just hopeless.... Hopeless..... Irritating... Disgusting...

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        just nothing to say....worst OS ever used.... Shame for microsoft.... No orientation lock, no notification bar....no file manager...hopeless developers....

      • Goncalo OliveiraGoncalo Oliveira commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        It's an absurd that this isn't present with the present windows phone 8. Still haven't found a reason to recommend this phone to anyone. @Cliff Simpkins could you please start listening to your consumers?

      • Adam KingAdam King commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I'm having to lay in bed on my elbow right now and honestly its frustrating.

      • ShaunShaun commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Great. Looks like I will be selling off my Lumia 920 very soon as I cant use it when im lying down. what a pity.

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        you're lacking the basic must haves of a cellphone setting! such as orientation lock, video skip button, turning off the vibration for the three main buttons!

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        you're lacking the basic must haves of a cellphone settings! such as orientation lock, video skip button, turning off the vibration for the three main buttons!

      • thala ajith fanatic thala ajith fanatic commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Rotation lock is a must have feature. Soon update this feature.it is very irritating to use wp8 without rotation lock. And also add some more effects and more improved clarity in music player.and add touch skip feature in video player.thank you.

      • candycandy commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Having an orientation lock is a must have for the next update. Something so simple. Why it was not included when WP launched is beyond me. The phone is frustrating to use in bed or on laying on the lounge.
        please, this is not really nice..

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