diff --git a/samples/ApiDemos/res/layout/appwidget_provider.xml b/samples/ApiDemos/res/layout/appwidget_provider.xml
index 373db8f..559b09e 100644
--- a/samples/ApiDemos/res/layout/appwidget_provider.xml
+++ b/samples/ApiDemos/res/layout/appwidget_provider.xml
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
     android:id="@+id/appwidget_text"
     android:layout_width="wrap_content"
     android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+    android:background="#ffff00ff"
     android:textColor="#ff000000"
 />