Using ImageView as background for an Android Layout

Question

I want to take advantage of the scaleType property, which I cannot use if I set my image using the background property on the LinearLayout. I\'ve tried using a

Answer 1

I did it thusly using a RelativeLayout as the parent:

My Style for it:

I used a style, because the alpha setting doesn't work on lower APIs (can't remember what the limit is offhand).