how to set hint in input layout programmatically?

[khizar-lango]

how to set hint in input layout pro programmatically i need to set hint in two different fragments using same layout how can i do this. Please guide thanks

[qiugang]

you can extend a method in EditTag.class to get the private variable "editText", then set the hint.

[khizar-lango]

Ok will try thanks

[khizarhayat]

@qiugang how can we access private member in extended class ( child class ). EditTag class should have getter function for editText

[Eklett]

set id to MEditText in xml and findviewbyid in activity, then set the hint