How to refresh markers position on google maps without clearing and blinking the map?

Question

Is it possible to create Google Maps V2 markers which can be updated without blinking/clearing the whole map? Currently i have to clear the map and then add markers:

googleMap.clear();
googleMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(entry.getValue()).title(entry.getKey()));

But then the map blinks when cleared...

Answer 1

addMarker returns Marker object.

Marker marker = googleMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(entry.getValue()).title(entry.getKey()));

Use this object to change its position:

marker.setPosition(new LatLng(5, 5));