A launch storyboard or xib must be provided unless the app requires full screen

Question

I don't use a storyboard/xib for launch screen and get these errors in Xcode7+.

- All interface orientations must be supported unless the app requires full screen.

- A launch storyboard or xib must be provided unless the app requires full screen.

Stew

Answer 1

Starting from iOS9 and Xcode 7 you are required to provide a LaunchScreen.storyboard for your launch screen in order to support the new multitasking feature on iPad.

To opt out of being eligible to participate in Slide Over and Split View, add the UIRequiresFullScreen key to your Xcode project’s Info.plist file and apply the Boolean value YES.

Find out more on Apple's reference (check last paragraph) or watch session 205 Getting Started with Multitasking on iPad in iOS 9 @ 10:35.

Amelia

Update answer with reference to WWDC 2015 video – Amelia

I've done this as well, but I'm noticing my Default-x.png images aren't being shown... Anyone else? – Handcraft

As explained here you can achieve the same a bit easier by enabling a checkbox under the 'General' tab of your project settings. – Kush

Answer 2

Set Requires full screen to YES in your target.

Ramie

Additional: if you used an empty LaunchImage bundle as part of your Images.xcassets for your Launch Images Source setting the app will only display the default 3.5" screen (for iPhone 4 and older) like before the iOS 7 transition. To avoid this make sure you use at least one (placeholder) image e.g. Default-568h@2x~iphone.png – Inchoation