How to customize EditText field in android using AppCompat v7:21

Question

I\'m using the Appcompatv7 21 and trying to customize the editText field.

Weird thing is that it\'s working fine on lollipop but doesn\'t work on kitkat or any pre-lo

Answer 1

Even better, just change it from EditText to AppCompatEditText and you're good. Benefit from the AppCompat you're already using.

src: http://android-developers.blogspot.ae/2014/10/appcompat-v21-material-design-for-pre.html