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Is there a way to add an animated object in the background of the home screen on Android? For example, an icon that would move in the background, without creating a livewallpaper to contain this special icon?

Paul
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In general "no". Icon cannot move by itself. Only wallpaper as you need to provide code to do the animation.

Marcin Orlowski
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Maybe look into widgets. While they are not backgrounds, they can be made to behave like icons. Or more complex if that's your preference.

Here and here could be good places to start.

jsundin
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Yes, you can create a home screen widget, however it is not recommended. From CommonsWare:

Do not animate app widgets, unless you write you own home screen app.

More on this topic can be found on: Is there a way to animate on a Home Widget?

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Phil
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  • Thanks. What does it mean: "your own home screen app" ? Does it mean a live wallpaper? – Paul Jan 09 '14 at 16:06
  • @Paul, no - you can create an app that replaces the default home screen. This means it organizes the layout of the icons, widgets, and controls the user sees and interacts with. See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3666771/how-can-i-create-a-custom-home-screen-replacement-application-for-android – Phil Jan 09 '14 at 16:08