Change text color of android.R.layout.simple_list_item_multiple_choice

Question

I am trying to figure out how I can change the text color of android.R.layout.simple_list_item_multiple_choice

I know you can create your own listview with checkboxes but I really do not want to have to do that as the android.R.layout.simple_list_item_multiple_choice works perfectly, I would just like to know how to change the Text color.

I have come accross this question here but I do not understand how I can use the most voted up answer.

How can I override android.R.layout.simple_list_item_multiple_choice textview so I can change the color of it. Thank you.

Answer 1

Just make custom layout - simple_list_item_multiple_choice.xml like this -

<CheckedTextView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@android:id/text1"
    android:layout_width="fill_parent"
    android:layout_height="?android:attr/listPreferredItemHeight"
    android:textAppearance="?android:attr/textAppearanceLarge"
    android:gravity="center_vertical"
    android:checkMark="?android:attr/listChoiceIndicatorMultiple"
    android:paddingLeft="6dip"
    android:paddingRight="6dip"
    android:textColor="#FF0000"
/>

and use it in place of android.R.layout.simple_list_item_multiple_choice.xml