Issues with adding ListView items in ItemAppearing
I'm trying to get a ListView to display with infinite scrolling, similar to Rob Gibbens' solution. However, I'm running into a few issues that seem to occur when I try to load additional data in the...
View ArticleDisclosure Button for Listview in Android
Hi, I want to show disclosure accessory view for Listview in android(xamarin forms). I made it for iOS using custom renderer as below : [assembly: ExportCell(typeof(ToDoItemCell),...
View ArticleRemoving Tap Handler
I have a question on memory management, specifically the correct way to remove the Tapped eventhandler for the TapGestureRecognizer. In this sample here:...
View ArticleIs XF the right solution for an app that will also run on Windows 7 (WPF)?
Hi all, I'm trying to determine what the right technical approach is for my situation. I'm constructing an application that must run on iOS and Win 7 (WPF) with the possibility of adding Android later...
View ArticleXamarin.Forms and GooglePlay services
Hello 1) Came across GooglePlay services library and trying to figure out how it can be used. I am interested in geofence and geolocation options, but all documentation refer to Xamarin.Android...
View ArticleUsing OnPlatform to have platform specific sections
I've used OnPlatform in my XAML to set different values for properties such as borders, but there is one place that I want to show something completely different. Is it possible to use the OnPlatform...
View ArticleHow can i change the color of ToolbarItems (Secondary) on Android ?
On Android you can use the overflow button to show secondary actions. (XF: ToolbarItem -> ToolbarItemOrder.Secondary) . how can i change the layout / colors of the used Buttons / drop down menu ?...
View ArticleHow to create a button with image?
I've checked most of the examples and couldn't find any code on how to create a button with an image. I guess it might be possible using the ResourceDictionary property on a button, but I'm not quite...
View ArticleUIPageControl control available for Carrousel?
Is there a UIPageControl control available when using the Carrousel? Would be nice to have a Xplatform solution for this.
View Articlerecieving push notifications
Hi, I am building an app that needs to recieve push notifications from a "push hd" server. How can i implement the registration of the app with the needed services and how can i register incomming push...
View ArticleResponding to orientation change on Windows phone
I have an Xaml Forms app which does not respond to a change in rotation. Do I have to do anything to make the layout update?
View ArticleListview vs Android, unable to deploy due the poor performance
Xamarin Forms is fantastic, I just finish to migrate from Titanium, much, much less code! However, I'm frustrated with listview performance on Android, there is two very important bugs which can't let...
View ArticleConvert PreferenceFragment into CustomRenderer to use in Forms
I have created a preference fragment in android and i can start the preference activity with dependency service but then the new page does not get into the navigation stack of the navigation page. So i...
View ArticleSystem.Xml.dll.so not found
Hi all, I have created a Xamarin.Forms location based app using Xamarin.Forms Maps. It runs on iOS perfectly (just publishing it to the Apple Store) Now I tried to make an Android version. Included...
View ArticleRepeated PushAsync/PopAsync issues
Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone could help me identify what is wrong with this bit of sample code. Basically I'm trying to push a new instance of the same page if a user hits the back button. This...
View ArticleAnyone trying out Infragistics Forms preview?
Seems fairly promising for a preview release. The demos are a bit rough on the edges and missing some basic samples but overall looks pretty good. I am evaluating different charting providers and if...
View ArticleHow to stop permanent animation on custom view?
I try to create a custom Xamarin View, that performs an animation in repeat mode infinite. I can't find events or methods to subclass to stop the animation when the view is removed from the view...
View ArticleAbsolute Layout Xaml Question (Bug?)
Hi, would appreciate some assistance with the following, not sure if its a bug or if I'm misunderstanding the use of LayoutBounds for AbsoluteLayout in Xaml. I'm trying to arrange 5 columns of equal...
View ArticleGenerate APK
Is it possible to generate an apk such that it can be tested on another device (not the one i am deploying to while debugging). Thanks
View ArticleRefresh data in page of TabbedPage when viewed
I currently have a tabbed page, set up like: public class SponsorPage : TabbedPage { public SponsorPage() { this.Children.Add(new NavigationPage(ViewFactory.CreatePage(typeof(CaptureLeadsViewModel))));...
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