How to add padding for background image

Question

I have a LinearLayout which has a background image (a 9 patched png file). How can I add padding to left and right so that the background image does not take up the

Answer 1

That doesn't work because padding only acts on the contents of the LinearLayout. By using a second LinearLayout inside this one the padding will take effect. You must define the background color of the first LinearLayout that will be visible in the padding area.

Note: This is probably also possible by using an XML file for the background.