Other Problem with background color of views (EditText, Spin)

[uskomp]

Hi.
I made upgrade B4A from version 4 to 6.80 and I have problem with background of views (EditText and Spin).
Color of background in version 4 was white, now is navy blue.
I can't change it in designer or with code as

EditText1.Color = Colors.White

Initializing with code below change not color of background.

EditText1.Initialize("ET")
.......
Sub ET_Initialize
    Dim et As EditText
    et = Sender
    et.Color = Colors.White
End Sub

Any solution?

Edit: Problem exists still with this code too

 Dim cdw As  ColorDrawable
    cdw.Initialize(Colors.White,1dip)
    et.Background = cdw

 

[Erel]

You have probably used the old theme in your apps. You can still use it if you like by setting the targetSdkVersion to 8 (in the manifest editor).

 

[Mahares]

You can still use it if you like by setting the targetSdkVersion to 8 (in the manifest editor).

But you always recommend against using an old OS or API as you may encounter problems with newer devices.
What do you recommend for someone to use for a theme that will provide colors similar to using the old theme, such as nicely seen backgrounds and make the TargetSDK as high as 25. When I use targetSDK 10, I get the best and clearest backgrounds of all views. But, I do not want to get stuck with the obsolescence of older OS versions.

 

[Erel]

You are correct. I do recommend to avoid using the old Android 2 theme. The main reason is that your app will look outdated. The issues with newer devices are less common.
BTW, don't set the targetSdkVersion to 25. Set it to 19 or 23 if you want to deal with runtime permissions.

If you like the old theme then you should use it.

 

[Pendrush]

I have already published app with targetSdkVersion set to 25.
Is there any reason not to set targetSdkVersion to 25 but 23?

 

[uskomp]

I had in manifest file targetSdkVersion = 19 and colors were fatally.
I set targetSdkVersion to 8 - OK.
Thanks for fast help.

 

[Erel]

Is there any reason not to set targetSdkVersion to 25 but 23?

If you have tested your app carefully with an Android 7.1 device then it is fine.
For example there are more restrictions on the ability to share files if the targetSdkVersion 24+.

You don't really gain anything at this point from setting the target to 25 instead of 23.