How to set custom button state background color?

Question

I have a button which contains a drawable and text. I want the background of the button to be different than the normal one provided (preferably a plain color). This works f

Answer 1

The xml you posted is suitable for a color state list, not a state list drawable. Try this instead:

    
        
    
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Alternatively, put your existing file into res/color and use it as you would any other color. However, I don't remember if you can use a color state list directly as a background for a view.