Can't select option with specific value in jQuery mobile

Question

I can't select an option in a select box with a specific value. This is the code I am using:

$('#group_e option[value="'+parameters.group+'"]').attr("selected", "selected");

I did console.log() the parameters.group value so I know it is equal to the option I am trying to select.

I am doing this in an XCODE emulator using Phonegap and jQuery Mobile.

Answer 1

You need to refresh the select to reflect the changes after changing value:

 $('#group_e').selectmenu('refresh', true);