Video: How to Enable The Hidden Portrait Mode On Nokia N900 Web Browser
I noticed a bug report about portrait mode on the Nokia N900′s web browser. Wait… there’s portrait view now? It seems this hidden feature can be enabled on the web browser by pressing Ctrl-Shift-o. This works on the latest Nokia N900 firmware 2.2009.51-1 and seems to be an undocumented feature. I made a video to show you how it looks.
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Pressing the three buttons toggle it on and off, maintaining the setting even after rebooting the Nokia N900. The screen automatically rotates when the keyboard is closed and the device is held upright. It goes back to landscape view if keyboard is slid open. The on-screen keyboard also appears in landscape view only.
Despite some of the drawbacks I mentioned above, it’s cool that Nokia left this “hidden feature” to be found by its users. I believe this option was hidden because it is simply not finished yet.
I actually prefer to use browser in landscape view, but some websites appear better in portrait mode. For example, my favorite Nokia N900 Twitter web app, Hahlo.com, looks great in that view.
Andre on 14 January 2010:
nice catch Peter did mention on Twitter that there is an easter egg in the new firmware
claudio on 14 January 2010:
i tried doing the same thing from the video but nothing happens, is there a certain order in pressing the three buttons?
matt.nz on 15 January 2010:
tried everything nothing happened. can anyone help plz???
Noleggio Sony z1 Milano on 15 January 2010:
Just want to say your video is brilliant. The lucidity in your post is simply impressive and i can assume you are an expert on this field.
LoGiKZ on 15 January 2010:
WOW, really works! Thanks for the great video!
The N900 is a phone with great potential. Let's wait and see
Regards!
rac3r5 on 15 January 2010:
you need to have the screen closed in order for it to work. Got me the first time too.
amiraseri on 15 January 2010:
great…love it. any idea how to disable the potrait mode?
Dennys Padilla on 16 January 2010:
reall i like this phone is a shame no 3g for att supported….i keep the omnia hd but i want this too
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Seattle Janitorial on 17 January 2010:
This is beautiful phone.
endee on 22 January 2010:
Hi. mate thanks a lot… It now works. after I upgraded to the latest firmware, it till did not go to potrait mode. Just carrying out ur ssimple instructions did the trick. Cheers& God bless
danithomas on 21 March 2010:
i cant download any apps it keeps saying no appllication program can anyone help.
romone876 on 26 March 2010:
this doesnt work for me and im on 3.2010.02-8
long nightgown on 4 April 2010:
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lionclaw3000 on 26 May 2010:
i just upgraded to the latest one the pr. 1.2, that was relised the 26 may, and it this little trick does not work for me. i need some help
lionclaw3000 on 26 May 2010:
i just upgraded to the latest one the pr. 1.2, that was relised the 26 may, and it this little trick does not work for me. i need some help
Fatboytim on 22 July 2010:
I can't get this to work. In fact I am MAJORLY disappointed by this phone….can't have separate ringtones for different contacts, no groups, very few apps. Don't think I'll ever buy a Nokia again. I really wish I'd got an iphone instead.