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Weather Channel app not rotating on new iPad Pro Gen 6

I gave my daughter my 11” Gen 4 iPad Pro which worked fine with the weather channel app. I purchased the newest 12.9” pro which is basically the same tablet just larger. They both have the upgraded memory and 2TB. Weather Channel does not rotate on the 12.9. That just doesn’t seem to make sense/ I’ve checked all the usual suspect issues but everything seems fine. I actually set up the new tablet using my latest backup so everything seems to be still set up the way I like it.

Any ideas? Don’t be shy. I’m pretty puzzled myself. I do like the new iPad though…Al

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Apr 24, 2024 3:15 PM

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sberman

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Posted on Apr 24, 2024 6:29 PM

The Weather Channel app is set up to function in landscape only on an iPad.

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sberman

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Apr 24, 2024 6:29 PM in response to Texprof103

The Weather Channel app is set up to function in landscape only on an iPad.

Apr 25, 2024 2:58 AM in response to Texprof103

Texprof103 wrote:

I gave my daughter my 11” Gen 4 iPad Pro which worked fine with the weather channel app. I purchased the newest 12.9” pro which is basically the same tablet just larger. They both have the upgraded memory and 2TB. Weather Channel does not rotate on the 12.9. That just doesn’t seem to make sense/ I’ve checked all the usual suspect issues but everything seems fine. I actually set up the new tablet using my latest backup so everything seems to be still set up the way I like it.

Any ideas? Don’t be shy. I’m pretty puzzled myself. I do like the new iPad though…Al

Some explanation may be useful...

To switch between Portrait and Landscape view, you generally only need to rotate the iPad to the desired screen orientation.

For newer models of iPad without a side-switch, such as your iPad Pro, you may need to disable your Screen Rotation Lock. To do so, you need to access the Control Centre; swipe downwards from the top-right corner of the screen - then tap the Screen Rotation lock icon:

If screen rotation proves to be problem with some Apps - and not others - you need to be aware that not all Apps are coded to operate in both Portrait and Landscape screen modes. Apps that have a fixed screen orientation may appear in the orientation determined by the App Developer.

For compatible Apps that are intended for iPhone, iPadOS 15/16/17 will automatically rotate the App to display in Landscape screen orientation. There is no manual configuration or setting to enable this feature.

However, Apps designed for iPad that are expressly coded to force Portrait screen orientation, iPadOS 15/16/17 will honour the intended Portrait mode - and will not override the App coding.

For iPadOS 16/17, there is a workaround for Apps that only nominally display in portrait...

As your iPad Pro supports Stage Manager, portrait Apps can be displayed with the iPad in Landscape orientation:

Settings > Home Screen & Multitasking > Stage Manager > Use Stage Manager on iPad - set to ON

With the iPad in Landscape orientation and Stage Manager enabled, Apps are displayed within their own resizable App window. Portrait Apps are displayed in a corresponding window.

Hopefully you now have a good understanding of how different types of Apps may be displayed in various circumstances - and are now better able to use the advanced features of your iPad Pro to manipulate how App windows are displayed.

sberman

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Apr 26, 2024 11:59 AM in response to Texprof103

Texprof103 wrote:

Also, yes I am subscribed to the Wx website.

So is that the solution? An iPad subscribed to The Weather Channel can view in portrait mode, while an iPad not subscribed (such as mine) can only view in landscape?

May 9, 2024 7:54 AM in response to Texprof103

After the most recent ios update to 17.4.1 my weather channel app on my 9th gen iPad Air no longer displays in portrait mode, or rotate, as it did before the update. My phone which is also at ios 17.4.1 still displays in portrait mode and will rotate to landscape mode. Can't figure if it's a change in the app or a change in ios 17.4.1 for iPad.

Texprof103 Author

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Apr 25, 2024 12:52 AM in response to Texprof103

This is the 11 showing a regular view of the Weather Channel. I am running a mirror copy of it on my 12.9. They are both “loaded” newest version models. I can’t figure why it won’t rotate on the one I just got.

sberman

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Apr 25, 2024 7:19 PM in response to Texprof103

I just checked The Weather Channel in the App Store on my iPad (iPad Pro 11” 4th gen, iPadOS 17.4.1). Note the dramatic difference (portrait vs. landscape) between the iPhone and iPad Preview rows.

Might a Weather Channel subscription be involved? I do not subscribe.

Texprof103 Author

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Apr 25, 2024 12:34 AM in response to sberman

I was checking out the Weather Channel app. this morning on my daughters hand me down (my former Gen 4 11in) as I have every morning for years in non-landscape mode or whatever it is called. I just got a new 12.9 iPad Pro so my daughter can use my 11 at school to take finals. I rarely watched it in landscape mode ever on a series of different year model iPads over the last 15 years . I am surprised the new 12.9 isn’t rotating the app., especially since the new iPad is just a big twin of her 11. They are both 2TB systems running on M2’s with iOS 17.4.1. I basically downloaded the most recent backup to the new one so they should work the same way I would think 🤔

Apr 26, 2024 2:11 AM in response to Texprof103

Texprof103 wrote:

a little less confusing picture of Gen 4 11 iPad Pro showing Weather Channel in portrait. Rotation is unlocked and it will rotate 360 degrees. Like I said I can’t figure why the 12.9 doesn’t…

Perhaps you missed my earlier reply - with an explanation.

Texprof103 Author

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Apr 26, 2024 5:52 AM in response to LotusPilot

I tried it LP, ad thank you , and I see where it would be useful for multitasking but remember I have had another iPad running on exactly the same data and apps (I literally downloaded my most recent backup from the 11 to the 12.9 for the initial setup. I thought it should run pretty much seamlessly but alas…it’s not an issue because I obviously can easily rotate the iPad. It just seems strange that they’ve slowly been reprogramming a lot of apps for rotation enabled purposes.Also, yes I am subscribed to the Wx website.

Texprof103 Author

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Apr 26, 2024 12:45 PM in response to sberman

No. There’s no solution yet, Sberman Stage manager sort of fixes it but it’s not full screen. It appears the weather channel may have changed its site some, perhaps for the larger screens? I was thanking LP for explaining stage manager but there’s still not a real portrait view. You can see in the pictures I posted that it works on the same year model 11” so I know it was working as recently as last night. I jus setup this 12.9 Wednesday.

Texprof103 Author

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May 9, 2024 11:08 AM in response to norris279

It appears to be an app issue that is only taking effect on certain models. My 11 pro is still running in portrait mode as is my iPhone 15 pro max. All are on 17.4.1. Then there’s the new 12.9 and it’s landscape only unless you like a mini-window using stage manager.

sberman

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May 9, 2024 11:51 AM in response to Texprof103

Texprof103 wrote:

It appears to be an app issue that is only taking effect on certain models. My 11 pro is still running in portrait mode

As I said above, not mine! (I have an iPad Pro 4th generation 11” running iPadOS 17.4.1.)

The Weather Channel has not ever worked in portrait mode on my previous 11” iPad Pro models either.

Texprof103 Author

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May 15, 2024 10:51 AM in response to Texprof103

I just got this from The Weather Channel Support:

Hi!

Thank you for reaching out with this feedback about your impressions of the new iPad app.

At this time, the new app design only supports landscape mode on iPad. We made this decision to lean into a more immersive and contextual radar experience that allows you to multitask when using the app. I will pass your feedback about portrait mode on to the relevant teams working on making improvements to the new experience.

We have more exciting map layer enhancements planned so we hope you'll stick with us and give the new experience a chance.

Please let me know if you have additional comments. Thank you!

The Weather Company Support Team