Android: How to Create a Modal Progress “Wheel” Overlay?

Question

I would like to show a modal progress \"wheel\" overlay on my view.

The ProgressDialog comes close, but I do not want the dialog background or border.

I tried se

Answer 1

In order to create a full screen progress on a darkened background I use a FrameLayout and set the visibility of the RelativeLayout to VISIBLE when required or GONE when the long operation is done: