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Android Build a Simple Android App Creating the Screen Layout Getting to Know Our Tools

TinoJithin Plan
TinoJithin Plan
2,011 Points
Posted by TinoJithin Plan
TinoJithin Plan
2,011 Points

why is my android studio not showing a virtual phone on the Design view?

why is my android studio not showing a virtual phone on the Design view? Instead of a virtual phone device, they just show the screen.

Caleb Kleveter
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 Points
Caleb Kleveter
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 Points

Not sure why this would happen, but if I was to guess, this is probably because you are using a newer version then what is shown in the video.

Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,413 Points
Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,413 Points

I agree with Caleb. The newer versions did away with the device frames.

TinoJithin Plan
TinoJithin Plan
2,011 Points
TinoJithin Plan
TinoJithin Plan
2,011 Points

In order to fit in, I have to change the android: layout to width="352dp" instead of android:layout_width="wrap_content " for Button and text view. Totally different from the video. Why isn't it working as shown in the video?