Build on 4 inch display isn't showing black top and bottom bar

Question

I recently finished my app but haven't made it for the 4 inch screen yet. I decided to upload it to the appstore anyways and do the 4 inch version later. I'd like to have black top and bottom bars shown if the app is used on a 4 inch display.

I have an default image called [email protected] but when I build it and change the simulator to 4 inch it stretches my screen and no black bars are shown. If I delete the [email protected] it doesn't change a thing.

Anyone can help me out?

I was under the impression that they were no longer accepting iPhone apps that don't support the 4" screen. I believe it's now a requirement. — Rob
Should I in that case make if statements for pretty much everything to relocate them to my way when the app is on a iPhone 5? — Kevin
I'm looking for some documentation on that and all I can find is a reference to launch screens being required in the HIG. — Rob
You shouldn't have to do anything. Usually judicious use of autoresizingMask means that no coding is needed. You often don't need to put in any conditional code. — Rob
Alright thanks but unfortunately it doesn't look good on the iphone 5 simulator:( — Kevin

jsd jsd · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-20T22:41:56

Deleting files in Xcode does not delete them from installed apps/build folders/etc. It's extremely annoying. If you really want your app to only run in 3.5 inch mode, delete the Default-568 file and make sure to run Clean/Clean Build Folder in Xcode, and delete the app completely off your simulator/device. It should start showing up letterboxed again.

Apple is still accepting 3.5in only submissions.

Build on 4 inch display isn't showing black top and bottom bar

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