Android Background Drawable Not Working in Button Since Android Studio 4.1

Question

I find out that since Android Studio 4.1 I cannot change the background color of a Button by setting color on its android:background, just no effec

Answer 1

Ok, since MaterialButton is the default Button starting from Android Studio 4.1, we can modify the shape by using app:shapeAppearanceOverlay attribute.

1. Create a Custom Style in themes.xml:

2. Apply Style in Material Button:

Result:

• Helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jihLJ0oVmGo