How to bring ImageView in front of Button in android 5?

Question

In android versions previous to lolipop, the following code works and an image is in front of the button. But in android 5 the imageview is put behind the button.

Answer 1

Button elevation and translationZ values are defined in framework as below:

1dp

2dp

Source

Like CommonsWare explained, set the translationZ of ImageView higher than Button value will give the result as expected.