if ( android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES.FROYO ) {
      Log.i( tag, "Setting backgroundColour: " + backgroundColour );
      remoteViews.setInt( R.id.mainLinearLayout, "setBackgroundColor",
          backgroundColour );
    } else {
      Log.i( tag, "Not setting background colour due to android version" );
    }