Android getResources().getDrawable() deprecated API 22

Issue

With new android API 22 getResources().getDrawable() is now deprecated. Now the best approach is to use only getDrawable().

What changed?

Solution

You have some options to handle this deprecation the right (and future proof) way, depending on which kind of drawable you are loading:

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A) drawables with theme attributes

ContextCompat.getDrawable(getActivity(), R.drawable.name);

You'll obtain a styled Drawable as your Activity theme instructs. This is probably what you need.

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B) drawables without theme attributes

ResourcesCompat.getDrawable(getResources(), R.drawable.name, null);

You'll get your unstyled drawable the old way. Please note: ResourcesCompat.getDrawable() is not deprecated!

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EXTRA) drawables with theme attributes from another theme

ResourcesCompat.getDrawable(getResources(), R.drawable.name, anotherTheme);

Answered By - araks