Effortlessly Convert Phone Apps to Tablet Apps Using Power Apps

Introduction: With the continuous evolution of devices, the need to switch apps between phone and tablet form factors has become paramount. Especially in the Power Apps ecosystem, where canvas apps can be created for either phones or tablets, there’s a pressing demand for a seamless conversion mechanism. This article highlights the uncomplicated approach of utilizing the “phone to tablet app” converter and demonstrates its efficacy even in 2021.

Upon initiating a new canvas app within Power Apps, users have the choice to design it for either a phone or tablet. Unfortunately, once this choice is made, there’s no inherent method to toggle between the two. This has led many to resort to a somewhat convoluted workaround: saving the app as an msapp file, altering its file extension, tweaking the metadata, and recompressing it. While functional, this method lacks the simplicity many desire.

The Seamless Solution: ‘Phone to Tablet App Converter’

The remedy to this challenge is the ‘Phone to Tablet App Converter’. This tool shines especially when users wish to convert auto-generated phone apps, crafted with the ‘start with data’ option, into tablet-compatible versions. Let’s delve into the procedure of this conversion.

Acquiring and Setting Up the Conversion Tool

Begin by fetching the converter from the official Power Apps Tools GitHub repository. Once downloaded and decompressed, you’ll encounter an executable named “PhoneToTabletConverter.exe” – this is your gateway to easy conversion.

Transforming a Phone App to a Tablet Version

Embark on your conversion journey by first opening your app within the Power Apps studio. Secure a local version of the msapp file via the “File > Save As – This Computer” option. Next, launch the converter by executing the “PhoneToTabletConverter.exe”. A security prompt may appear on Windows 10 – you can opt to proceed.

Within the ‘Phone to Tablet App Converter’ interface, locate and select your msapp file. Click on the ‘Convert to Tablet Layout’ button. The converted file, appended with a _MergedApp suffix, will be saved. You’re now free to open this new tablet-compatible version within the Power Apps studio and marvel at its flawless transformation.

Conclusion: The ‘Phone to Tablet App Converter’ stands as an invaluable tool for those seeking a hassle-free method to transition their phone apps to the tablet realm. Its continued reliability in 2021 testifies to its robustness and utility.

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