How to change android indeterminate ProgressBar color?

Question

I would like to know how I can change indeterminate ProgressBar color from basis white/grey color to black ? When I change the indeterminateDrawable, I get a static image instead of a moving animated progressBar. Is there any way to do it simply in XML?

Answer 1

progressBar.getIndeterminateDrawable().setColorFilter(             getResources().getColor(Your_Color),             android.graphics.PorterDuff.Mode.SRC_IN); 

and replace Your_Color with the desired color like: R.color.your_color_code

Answer 2

To get a ProgressBar in the default theme that is to be used on white/light back ground, use one of the inverse styles:

<ProgressBar style="@android:style/Widget.ProgressBar.Inverse"/> <ProgressBar style="@android:style/Widget.ProgressBar.Large.Inverse"/> <ProgressBar style="@android:style/Widget.ProgressBar.Small.Inverse"/> 

This will usually give you a black on transparent ProgressBar, but some OS installs use custom assets. If you're looking for a specific color, you'll have to roll your own drawables by following the instructions provided by CommonsWare.