Question: is it possible to use a theme based on OS settings? about android-mdc-theming HOT 6 CLOSED

Hi @AndroidDeveloperLB,

Yes, you are correct. There is also a new setting in Android Q to enable this with a setting (https://developer.android.com/preview/features/darktheme).

I have not yet updated this repository to support these changes. Please can you make a GitHub issue for is on this repository?

Thanks!

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I don't know of a repository to demonstrate it, but here. I've made a sample for you:

My Application.zip

video:

2019-05-27_21-26-38.zip

Based on here

My question was about older versions though.
Do you know perhaps if it's possible to check what is the theme or colors of the OS, on Android 8.1 and above?

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Dark theming support has been added:
0a1147e

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Do you know though if it's possible to handle older Android versions?
Meaning to query which theme/colors are used?

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Dark Theming support relies on DayNight functionality in AppCompat. It does handle older versions of Android, but the user cannot change anything in settings (you would have to provide your own in-app toggle for this).

With regards to querying which mode you're currently in (i.e. Either light or dark theme) see:
https://link.medium.com/IeSoyG3JaX

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I've actually read this article already, but it doesn't say anything about detection on older Android version (9, 8.1 ...).
Are you sure it works there too?
As I remember (of what I've tested) , this API is only for Q.

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