How do I invoke the search dialog using onSearchRequested()

Question

I\'m trying to implement the search dialog and I am unable to display the search from an Activity.

I have my main activity defined in my manifest file, this activity sho

Answer 1

did you check your res/xml/searchable.xml?

Search dialog doesn't show up when you have hard coded strings for hint and label. They have to be @string resources.

Also, there is no need to call or override the onSearchRequested() method in your calling activity unless you want to invoke search from one of your UI widgets like a Button or a ListItem.