How to change action bar button in android

Question

I want to make the back button in the action bar to look like this "<" and not arrow like "<-". Please let me know how to do it.

Answer 1

In you activity onCreate() method do this:

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

    ........
    ................

    getSupportActionBar().setDisplayHomeAsUpEnabled(true);
    getSupportActionBar().setHomeAsUpIndicator(R.drawable.icon_arrow);

    ..........
    ...................
}   

OUTPUT:

For Icon:

If you are using Android Studio, then you can easily add icons.

1. Right click on drawable folder > New > Image Asset
2. Choose icon type "Actionbar and Tab icons"
3. Click on Clip art to choose your desired icon
4. Change theme as per your needs > Next
5. Finish