Replace `layout` of an <include/> tag programmatically for Android

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I want to change the layout of my <include/> tag dynamically/programmatically.

I have a main layout that I want to re-use but the contents should change dynamically.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/swipe_container"
    android:layout_width="fill_parent"
    android:layout_height="fill_parent"
    android:background="@color/white_background"
    android:orientation="vertical" >
    <include
        android:id="@+id/main_container"
        layout="REPLACE_THIS" />
</android.support.v4.widget.SwipeRefreshLayout>

Above is the xml that I am using, I am assuming that you will need to find the id of the include and then change it programmatically.

Thanks in advance.

I've found this other question and it has been answered stackoverflow.com/a/18999694/788205 — Allan Ramírez
– Allan Ramírez, Commented Oct 10, 2015 at 3:44

David C. · Accepted Answer · 2019-04-07 17:58:09Z

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Just change the code in the respective java file (e.g. MainActivity.java):

// Retrieve layout:
RelativeLayout mainLayout = (RelativeLayout) findViewById(R.id.main_container); 

// Instantiate & use inflater:
LayoutInflater inflater = (LayoutInflater)getSystemService(Context.LAYOUT_INFLATER_SERVICE);
View layout = inflater.inflate(R.layout.your_layout, null);

// Clear & set new views:
mainLayout.removeAllViews();
mainLayout.addView(layout);

It worked for me.

edited Apr 7, 2019 at 17:58

David C.

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answered Oct 6, 2016 at 5:43

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Amilcar Andrade · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-06 06:21:26Z

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I found the answer a couple of months ago. You just need to use a ViewStub and inflate the appropriate one.

answered Oct 6, 2016 at 6:21

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Code Lover Over a year ago

Please care to provide solution rather just winding up like this.

afhamu Over a year ago

Can you please add the solution?

Fahim · Accepted Answer · 2015-03-14 02:18:25Z

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You can do in this manner

RelativeLayout mainLayout = (RelativeLayout) findViewById(R.id. main_container); 
LayoutInflater inflater = (LayoutInflater)getSystemService(Context.LAYOUT_INFLATER_SERVICE);
 View layout = inflater.inflate(R.layout.your_layout, mainLayout, true);
mainLayout.removeAllView();
mainLayout.addView(layout);

Before adding the view you have to remove all the views first and then inflate the layout in it as shown above

answered Mar 14, 2015 at 2:18

Fahim

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bereket siraw · Accepted Answer · 2021-09-19 08:49:10Z

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Too late for response but after some exhausting time I figure out a simple way to re-use xml file inside a parent layout. Just add the #include tag in your xml then don't forget to removeallviews inside the java class. Then it works. Follow the procedures above but again and again don't forget to add include tag in your parent xml file. Otherwise it won't work

answered Sep 19, 2021 at 8:49

bereket siraw

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