xml - Unable to apply background style on button inn android

Question

I am trying to apply background style on button for that I created a drawable resource file but its unable to take its effect.Its only showing white button only Below is my code:

log_out.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
 android:shape="rectangle">

<solid
    android:color="@color/accent"/>

<corners
    android:radius="10dp"/>

</shape>

activity_main.xml

 <Button
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="50dp"
    android:text="LOGOUT"
    android:background="@drawable/log_out"/>

Someone please let me know how can I achieve desired layout.Any help would be appreciated.

THANKS

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65850187/unable-to-apply-background-style-on-button-inn-android

Answer 1

It is due to the application theme. This structure will not work if you are using a Material Design theme.

If you change the main theme with parent = "Theme.AppCompat.DayNight" as an example, it will work.