Alternative to “FLAG_BLUR_BEHIND” in Android?

Question

I can see that when I use the same flag as shown on the API-demos for blurring the background, I get a warning that it\'s deprecated:

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Answer 1

ok , there is probably no alternative that uses the API , unless maybe i've forgetting anything.

i can however use dimming , which is cool too, as written here:

WindowManager.LayoutParams lp = dialog.getWindow().getAttributes();  
lp.dimAmount=0.0f;  
dialog.getWindow().setAttributes(lp);  
dialog.getWindow().addFlags(WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_BLUR_BEHIND);  

Answer 2

watch out that

WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_BLUR_BEHIND

is deprecated.. (at least at Android 4.0 it leads to a black screen in background...)

Reference (Source): http://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams.html

int FLAG_BLUR_BEHIND This constant is deprecated. Blurring is no longer supported.

public static final int FLAG_BLUR_BEHIND

Since: API Level 1
This constant is deprecated.
Blurring is no longer supported.

Window flag: blur everything behind this window.

Constant Value: 4 (0x00000004)

what a pitty .. :( (was a nice effect ;))

Answer 3

I Think u should try ShowCaseView Library. For Highlighting the Elements on Android.

The ShowcaseView library is designed to highlight and showcase specific parts of apps to the user with a distinctive and attractive overlay. This library is great for pointing out points of interest for users, gestures, or obscure but useful items.

Github Link : https://github.com/amlcurran/ShowcaseView