Android: 9-patch repeat pattern instead of stretching

Question

I have a 9-patch image file which looks like this:

When I use it it appears like this:

Answer 1

First make sure you save your 9 patch image as your_image_name.9.png and store it in the res/drawable folder. Then in your xml just set the layout background with-- android:background="@drawable/your_image_name" and that should work. If it's still not working can you post your layout xml?