How do I get the CURRENT orientation (ActivityInfo.SCREEN_ORIENTATION_*) of an Android device?

Question

I would like to find out the detailed orientation of a device, preferably one of SCREEN_ORIENTATION_LANDSCAPE, SCREEN_ORIENTATION_PORTRAIT, S

Answer 1

getResources().getConfiguration().orientation is the standard way of knowing current orientation being used. However, if it doesn't fulfill your needs then perhaps you may use Sensors to calculate it in terms of angle. Read this and this