<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<menu xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" >

    <item
        android:id="@+id/action_delete_items"
        android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher"
        android:showAsAction="always"
        android:title="@string/action_delete_items">
    </item>

</menu>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<menu xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" >

    <item
        android:id="@+id/action_delete_items"
        android:icon="@android:drawable/ic_menu_delete"
        android:showAsAction="always"
        android:title="@string/action_delete_items">
    </item>

</menu>
Make the delete icon a real trashcan!
Make the delete icon a real trashcan!
