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Eby
Eby

Reputation: 2789

How to include edittext in appwidget like Google search widget

I was trying to include an editText in appwidget..later I came to know that it is not possible to include edittext

But if I check Google search appwiget I can see they are using a view similar to edittext.. How can I create a view like edittext for widget

Upvotes: 5

Views: 2793

Answers (2)

Eby
Eby

Reputation: 2789

I have used TextView instead of EditText with custom background.. and onClick it will take to the desired screen ..
This looks similar to Twitter and Facebook search widget :)

Upvotes: 2

soupdog
soupdog

Reputation: 335

Dianne Hackborn explains on this thread:

http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers/browse_thread/thread/a50a2aff0c8c754d/

that the Google search widget is a "special case", built right into the home screen (not a true widget), so they are obviously able to take some liberties. Pretty sure you're not going to be able to do this, at least not pre-3.0.

Upvotes: 4

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