How to make layout with rounded corners..?

Question

How can I make a layout with rounded corners? I want to apply rounded corners to my LinearLayout.

Answer 1

A better way to do it would be:

background_activity.xml

This will work below API 21 also, and give you something like this:

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If you are willing to make a little more effort more better control, then use android.support.v7.widget.CardView with its cardCornerRadius attribute (and set elevation attribute to 0dp to get rid of any accompanying drop shadow with the cardView). Also, this will work from API level as low as 15.