Some changes require you to restart your device or at least hildon-desktop. Restarting hildon-desktop can be accomplished with in X Terminal as root. Z-Axis rotation should be applied instantly, though. Are you sure you have the latest version of hildon-desktop installed, and have uninstalled any modified hildon desktop versions, etc?

The app launcher portrait mode is awesome. But is there a wiki or list where we can compile information of what all applications are working perfectly in portrait mode, what all have to be improved, etc?

EDIT: Please compile information portrait mode here- http://wiki.maemo.org/Portrait_Mode#..._Compatibility
I have added a few.

i just installed the community ssu and i don't get those portrait transitions or keyboard..

am i missing a step? i've rebooted twice

Yes, a Wiki page indicating what default applications are working in portrait and if they are open source or not would be useful.

@excelar8 did you change the settings in the transitions.ini file through leafpad?

This is great news. I've been testing these as and when they get released. Any chances of a portrait keyboard as well?

The default virtual keyboard works in portrait mode, albeit a bit cramped. Just go enable it from settings>text input.

or alternatively fastsmsevo is available in the repositories.

MAN, you made my day ! I think what I will say is what many people think :
We were waiting this for soooooo long ^^
keep working like that, and we'll finally be able to use the N900 completely in portrait mode =D

Thanks for the hints. I have the latest version and also did restart the phone several times. The problem here was my theme. If your theme provides an own transitions.ini it takes precedence over the one in /usr/share/hildon-desktop. I had to set the values in /opt/usr/share/themes/<theme-name>/transistions.ini. Once set there it works as it should.

i just updated, will report later.
so far so good.

-keyboard needs some work, not much , can this be fixed?
-is conversation closed source ? it need some rearranging same for a few menus.
-potrait works... but while opening the apps going to landscape, instead of staying potrait.
-taskmanager animation after u close and app, rearranging one its a bit slow. at least with "one column" setting and its if u close bottom app.
-no hildon-home, taskmanager in potrait yet, i hope this is possible
-camera on potrait mode changes, and its usable, but pictures taken dont work/look well, same for blessn900 :/

apps that work well.

-contacts-- except for a few submenus in settings
-webrowser, works even better with the built in auto rotation disable.
-firefox fennec--- is just slow as hell, but thats mozilla problem
-opera mobile
-file manager
-fast app manager
-phone - well duh
-settings <- some submenus need work, like ringtones profiles.
-GRead - google reader.
-filebox
-cuteTube
-Here And Now by nokia
-Xournal
-pdf reader, menu full screen label name could be change.
-Dropn900 - it usable.
-twimgo <--- amazing twitter client
-Conky - could use some work but its usable
-mediabox - though can't display albumarts
-goconvert - almost perfect
-default backupmanager works fine.


what doesnt
-calendar - monthly and weekly views dont display. task view its good.
-battle gweled - it start but nothing happens when i hit play.
-Blocks- doesnt start after play, probably true for every game
u have to force close the app.
-petrovich doesnt even open.

what needs some work.

-conversations - too messy too look at, all chat/sms needs rebinding.
-drawing app - missing too many icons, it have a scroll bar.
-photos apps- it all packed up-
-notes- missing a few icons.. but its kinda usable
-maps apps work- but need alot of rebinding.
-clock - same all messed up but its usable
the rest i havent tested or it show too weird for daily use.
-freoffice. missing a few icons, but it works.
-music player- same as clocks needs alot of rebinding, but usable. except for videos. they dont display.

just trying to help, feel free to pass it on devs, sorry for my english, its my second language i am not that great.