Custom layout ListPreference

android listpreference
dozhdik picture dozhdik · Feb 9, 2012 · Viewed 10.1k times · Source

Prompt please where it is possible to read about creating a custom layout listpreference ( background and layout top panel, panel button ). Met - examples only for custom row. Sorry - google translate.

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CommonsWare picture CommonsWare · Feb 9, 2012

You cannot create a custom layout for a ListPreference. You can, however, create your own custom DialogPreference and set that up to look like whatever you wish.

For example, here is a DialogPreference that uses a TimePicker to allow the user to choose a time. Here is a DialogPreference that allows the user to choose a color.

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