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Discover how to fix the default background color issue of buttons in Android by using `app:backgroundTint` and other helpful tips.
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Why is My Button Taking colorPrimary as the Default Background Color?

If you're developing an Android application, you may encounter a situation where your button is taking the colorPrimary as its default background color, despite your attempts to set it manually. This can be frustrating, especially when you want your button to have a specific look and feel. In this guide, we’ll explore why this happens and, more importantly, how you can fix it.

The Problem

Let's take a look at the button declaration in your XML layout file:

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You have tried to set the button’s background color like this:

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However, it seems not to work, and the button continues to display the colorPrimary as the background color. This is a common issue, especially when using themes that enforce default colors on certain components.

Understanding the Default Behavior

When you apply a theme to your application (as shown in your styles.xml), Android components often inherit properties like colors from that theme. In your case, the theme you are using is:

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The button, by default, picks up the primary color defined in the theme, which is why the background doesn't change as expected when you set it directly.

The Solution: Using app:backgroundTint

To effectively change the background color of your button, you can use the app:backgroundTint attribute. Here’s how you do it:

Step-by-Step Implementation

Update Your Button XML: Replace your existing android:background attribute with app:backgroundTint. The code will look something like this:

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Make Sure to Import the App Namespace: Ensure that you have declared the app namespace in your XML file for the app attribute to work:

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Test Your Changes: After updating the XML with app:backgroundTint, run your application. You should see the button reflecting the new background color you've specified.

Conclusion

By using app:backgroundTint, you can easily take control over your button's appearance, overriding the default settings defined in your app's theme. It's a handy way to customize components without getting into deeper complications with styles and themes.

If you’re still facing issues, consider double-checking your theme settings and ensure that there are no other overriding attributes that may be affecting your button's appearance.

Now, go ahead and put this knowledge to use in your Android projects and say goodbye to the frustration of unexpected default colors!