Question

I have an AlertWindow that has input fields for registration purposes (looks similar to VPN settings in ICS). The form requires network input to be validated, so it can take a bit of time – and I’d like to add a progress meter (actual progress won’t be known).

I’m not sure what is the best way to go about it. I can put one into the ActionBar, but the AlertWindow dims out the whole screen, including the ActionBar when it comes up. Other ways include making a giant progress spinner on top of the whole activity, but I don’t like how that would look.

Perhaps I won’t need one, and just disabling & changing the text on the register button to ‘checking…’ or some sort would do?

Any input is welcomed.

Answer 1

I’ve went ahead and gave the button a different text while it is doing its work.