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How to change the color of corners of any rectangle drawable?

I am trying to make something like this:
using the following code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:shape="rectangle">
<stroke
android:color="#00c2a8"
android:width="2dp"/>
<corners
android:radius="#dimen/_5sdp"/>
</shape>
But it seems we can't change color of corners so please tell me a way to do this.

Gravity right circle drawable by using xml

I am trying to achieve drawable to looks like this:
I use this xml:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<layer-list xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" >
<item android:gravity="end">
<shape
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:shape="oval"
>
<size
android:width="#dimen/bullet_size"
android:height="#dimen/bullet_size"
/>
<solid android:color="#color/colorPrimary"/>
</shape>
</item>
</layer-list>
But got this:
Any ideas what could be wrong?
I am using the gravity right circle dralable as follows:
textView.setBackgroundResources(R.drawable.right_shspe);

I think you should center the item which is holding the oval shape vertical and everything will be OK.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<layer-list xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" >
<item android:gravity="end|center_vertical">
<shape
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:shape="oval"
>
<size
android:width="#dimen/bullet_size"
android:height="#dimen/bullet_size"
/>
<solid android:color="#color/colorPrimary"/>
</shape>
</item>
</layer-list>

Change The Width and height accordingly and it will fix the shape

I want to create a Semi circle around imageView in Android. Can any one help me in it?

Can any please help me to create a drawable which create a semi circle around imageView?
I tried using clip drawable
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<clip
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:clipOrientation="vertical"
android:gravity="bottom"
android:drawable="#color/cardview_dark_background"
>
<shape android:shape="oval" android:thickness="10dp">
<solid android:color="#444"/>
</shape>
</clip>

Creating android shape that keeps proportions

How do I create an XML ressource shape that looks like a perfect circle no matter which object it is applied to? When I try to add it as a background to a button, it becomes a oval in stead of a circle.

try this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:shape="ring" android:innerRadiusRatio="5"
android:visible="true" android:thickness="4dp"
>
<stroke android:color="#654321"
android:width="2dp"/>
<solid android:color="#123456"/>
</shape>

View with Solid Background and Top+Bottom Inner Shadows

Essentially, I am trying to create the following background:
The traditional gradient which use in the drawable that I use for background only supports start color, middle color and end color.
However, as you can see from the mockup, I am trying to create only a slight overlay/shadow at the top and bottom of the shape, with a #50000000 color (black with 50% opacity).

If you're using this inside a Layout view, then you can simply create a View with a gradient background and place it in the beginning and in the end of the Layout.
For example:
<LinearLayout
android:layout_width="fill_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:id="#+id/parent">
<View
android:layout_width="fill_parent"
android:layout_height="5dp"
android:background="#drawable/gradient" />
<!-- Your other child views -->
<View
android:layout_width="fill_parent"
android:layout_height="5dp"
android:background="#drawable/gradient" />
</LinearLayout>
And your gradient.xml file will have this:
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<gradient android:startColor="#FFFFFF" android:endColor="#000000" android:angle="90"/>
</shape>
You can specify the blue background color to the parent layout.
You'll essentially get something like this:
[EDIT]
You can create two drawables - gradient_top.xml and gradient_bottom.xml to get the angle right

I prefer doing this than having to mess around with 9-Patches. Although, having said that, I wish Google would get on with providing built-in support for drop shadows, since they're so common.
Just to build on JoelFernandez solution with a more complete example:
The Container:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="[your_container_height]"
android:background="#drawable/container_bg_color">
<View
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="12dp"
android:layout_alignParentTop="true"
android:background="#drawable/container_gradient_top"/>
<View
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="12dp"
android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
android:background="#drawable/container_gradient_bottom" />
<!-- Insert your content here -->
</RelativeLayout>
The Background Color (container_bg_color.xml):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:thickness="0dp"
android:shape="rectangle">
<gradient android:startColor="#4a6fb4"
android:endColor="#color/deepBlue"
android:angle="135"/>
</shape>
The Top Gradient (container_gradient_top.xml):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:thickness="0dp"
android:shape="rectangle">
<gradient
android:startColor="#00222222"
android:centerColor="#11111111"
android:endColor="#44000000"
android:angle="90"/>
</shape>
The Bottom Gradient (container_gradient_bottom.xml):
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:thickness="0dp"
android:shape="rectangle">
<gradient
android:startColor="#44000000"
android:centerColor="#11111111"
android:endColor="#00222222"
android:angle="90"/>
</shape>
Result:

Elaborating #ramaral's answer, build this drawable:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<layer-list xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<item>
<shape android:shape="rectangle">
<solid android:color="#FF408DAA"/>
</shape>
</item>
<item android:top="0dip" android:bottom="32dip">
<shape android:shape="rectangle">
<gradient android:startColor="#00000000" android:endColor="#50000000" android:angle="90"/>
</shape>
</item>
<item android:top="32dip" android:bottom="0dip">
<shape android:shape="rectangle">
<gradient android:startColor="#50000000" android:endColor="#00000000" android:angle="90"/>
</shape>
</item>
</layer-list>
You would need to set a fixed height in the view, in order to achieve the best result. In my case I was setting the height to "36dip". Notice that the "32dip" is the amount of space from where the gradient ends to the end of the drawable, so that would leave me with a top and bottom gradients of "4dip" (36-32=4 :p)

Start with this:
Create a drawable:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<layer-list xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<item >
<shape android:shape="rectangle">
<solid android:color="#408DAA"/>
</shape>
</item>
<item >
<shape android:shape="rectangle">
<solid android:color="#50000000"/>
</shape>
</item>
<item android:top="10dip" android:bottom="10dip">
<shape android:shape="rectangle">
<solid android:color="#408DAA"/>
</shape>
</item>
</layer-list>
Use it as background of any view.
Adjust top, bottom and color="#408DAA" according your needs