why is setOnShowListener never called?

Question

Here is my code:

mDialog.show();
mDialog.setOnShowListener(new OnShowListener() {
  @Override
  public void onShow(DialogInterface dialog) {
    //some code
  }
});

The breakpoints shows that //some code is never called. Can you help me understand what is happening ?

It's API 8 and above (supported by my app)

Answer 1

I could be wrong but you should set the listener before you call show() on the Dialog.

Answer 2

Try this:

mDialog.setOnShowListener(new OnShowListener() {
  @Override
  public void onShow(DialogInterface dialog) {
    //some code

  }
});

mDialog.show();

This way you ensure that the listener is registered before the dialog is shown.