I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
Latest
Ollama Version (if applicable)
Latest
Operating System
Arch/Android
Browser (if applicable)
Brave Stable Latest
Confirmation
I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
Expected Behavior
To be able to rotate the PWA, so I can use it when I plug my keyboard into my android tablet, or when my device is upside down but portrait.
Actual Behavior
Stays locked in one rotation setting
Steps to Reproduce
Visit your open-webui instance on an android device in a chromium based browser, tap the three dots for settings and add the site to homescreen / install the site
Logs & Screenshots
N/a
Additional Information
No response
Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Apr 18, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/13017
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
- [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
### Installation Method
Docker
### Open WebUI Version
Latest
### Ollama Version (if applicable)
Latest
### Operating System
Arch/Android
### Browser (if applicable)
Brave Stable Latest
### Confirmation
- [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`.
- [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama.
- [x] I have included the browser console logs.
- [x] I have included the Docker container logs.
- [x] I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.
### Expected Behavior
To be able to rotate the PWA, so I can use it when I plug my keyboard into my android tablet, or when my device is upside down but portrait.
### Actual Behavior
Stays locked in one rotation setting
### Steps to Reproduce
Visit your open-webui instance on an android device in a chromium based browser, tap the three dots for settings and add the site to homescreen / install the site
### Logs & Screenshots
N/a
### Additional Information
_No response_
GiteaMirror
added the bug label 2026-04-25 06:12:42 -05:00
I think this change might have had the side-effect of the PWA not honoring the system orientation settings anymore? Eg. if Android's orientation is fixed to portrait, the PWA will still rotate to landscape mode.
At least that's the behavior I see in 0.6.15 on Chrome after installing it.
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@mammuth commented on GitHub (Jul 5, 2025):
> Should be addressed with https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/commit/64a98b2e0efd85197b294c7969150756fe27316a
> `"orientation": "any"`
I think this change might have had the side-effect of the PWA not honoring the system orientation settings anymore? Eg. if Android's orientation is fixed to portrait, the PWA will still rotate to landscape mode.
At least that's the behavior I see in 0.6.15 on Chrome after installing it.
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Originally created by @ghost on GitHub (Apr 18, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/13017
Check Existing Issues
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
Latest
Ollama Version (if applicable)
Latest
Operating System
Arch/Android
Browser (if applicable)
Brave Stable Latest
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
To be able to rotate the PWA, so I can use it when I plug my keyboard into my android tablet, or when my device is upside down but portrait.
Actual Behavior
Stays locked in one rotation setting
Steps to Reproduce
Visit your open-webui instance on an android device in a chromium based browser, tap the three dots for settings and add the site to homescreen / install the site
Logs & Screenshots
N/a
Additional Information
No response
@tjbck commented on GitHub (Apr 18, 2025):
Should be addressed with
64a98b2e0e@mammuth commented on GitHub (Jul 5, 2025):
I think this change might have had the side-effect of the PWA not honoring the system orientation settings anymore? Eg. if Android's orientation is fixed to portrait, the PWA will still rotate to landscape mode.
At least that's the behavior I see in 0.6.15 on Chrome after installing it.