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Top Android Spinner Libraries

Top Android Spinner Libraries.

Spinners are a commonly used UI component in Android applications that allow users to select an item from a dropdown list. While Android provides a basic Spinner implementation, there are several third-party libraries available that offer enhanced features and customization options. In this tutorial, we will explore some of the top Android Spinner libraries and provide step-by-step instructions on how to install and use them in your projects.

1. Material Spinner​

Material Spinner is a popular library that provides a material design-inspired spinner with additional features and customizations. It offers a seamless integration with the Material Design guidelines and provides a user-friendly interface.

Installation:​

To add Material Spinner to your project, include the following dependency in your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.github.ganfra:material-spinner:2.0.0'

Usage:​

  1. Add the MaterialSpinner view to your XML layout file:
<com.github.ganfra.materialspinner.MaterialSpinner
    android:id="@+id/material_spinner"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
  1. In your activity or fragment, initialize the spinner and set the list of items:
val materialSpinner: MaterialSpinner = findViewById(R.id.material_spinner)
val items = listOf("Item 1", "Item 2", "Item 3")
materialSpinner.setItems(items)

2. Nice Spinner​

Nice Spinner is another popular library that offers an enhanced spinner with a customizable dropdown arrow and other styling options. It provides a simple API for setting up and using spinners in your Android application.

Installation:​

To add Nice Spinner to your project, include the following dependency in your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.github.arcadefire:nice-spinner:1.4.3'

Usage:​

  1. Add the NiceSpinner view to your XML layout file:
<com.arcadefire.nicespinner.NiceSpinner
    android:id="@+id/nice_spinner"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
  1. In your activity or fragment, initialize the spinner and set the list of items:
val niceSpinner: NiceSpinner = findViewById(R.id.nice_spinner)
val items = listOf("Item 1", "Item 2", "Item 3")
niceSpinner.attachDataSource(items)

3. SpinnerWheelView​

SpinnerWheelView is a unique library that provides a spinner with a wheel-like interface. It allows users to scroll through the items in a circular manner, providing an engaging user experience.

Installation:​

To add SpinnerWheelView to your project, include the following dependency in your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.github.lantouzi:SpinnerWheelView:1.0.0'

Usage:​

  1. Add the SpinnerWheelView to your XML layout file:
<com.lantouzi.wheelview.library.WheelView
    android:id="@+id/spinner_wheel_view"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
  1. In your activity or fragment, initialize the spinner and set the list of items:
val spinnerWheelView: WheelView = findViewById(R.id.spinner_wheel_view)
val items = listOf("Item 1", "Item 2", "Item 3")
spinnerWheelView.setItems(items)

Additional Libraries:​

  • SearchableSpinner: A library that provides a searchable dropdown spinner. GitHub Repository

  • MultiSelectSpinner: A library that allows users to select multiple items from a dropdown spinner. GitHub Repository

  • MaterialSpinnerDialog: A library that provides a material design-inspired spinner dialog. GitHub Repository

  • PowerSpinner: A library that offers a powerful and customizable spinner with various styling options. GitHub Repository

In this tutorial, we explored some of the top Android Spinner libraries and learned how to install and use them in our projects. These libraries provide enhanced features, customization options, and a better user experience compared to the default Android Spinner. By integrating these libraries into your applications, you can create more intuitive and visually appealing dropdown spinners. Experiment with these libraries and choose the one that best fits your project requirements.