Is there are a reason why android menu icons are always monochrome and not color? Is there any reason why i shouldn't use color menu icons?
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Style. Just the way they decided to do it. I don't see why you couldn't use your own color icons if you think it looks better.
Falmarri
2010-10-27 20:54:03
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The design guidelines are laid out here. http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design.html
I think it helps maintain consistency among the different apps and devices by different manufacturers. My Samsung Galaxy S's highlight is a blue color so a blue icon would not look good.
Abhinav
2010-10-27 20:54:56
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This is due to the android style guide. Each different kind of icon has a different style, so that when the user sees an icon of a particular style they know what it means. See the guidelines for menu icons in the icon design doc.
You don't have to follow the guidelines (unlike Apple, Google won't reject your app if you don't), but its a good idea to do so unless you have a really strong reason why it would be better for your users if you don't.
Mayra
2010-10-27 20:56:16
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A main reason I see to stick to the guidelines is "You will get a good support as the Android version changes."
franklins
2010-10-27 23:47:25