How to detect if users stop typing in EditText android

Question

I have an EditText field in my layout. I want to perform an action when the user stops typing in that edittext field. I have implemented TextWatcher and use its functions

Answer 1

You could use a focus change listener. If the edittext has focus then assume user still editing otherwise they have stopped and you can perform your action:

    EditText et = new EditText(mContext);
    et.setOnFocusChangeListener(new View.OnFocusChangeListener() {
        @Override
        public void onFocusChange(View view, boolean hasFocus) {
            if (hasFocus) {
                //user has focused
            } else {
                //focus has stopped perform your desired action
            }
        }
    });