ADW Launcher 2: A transformation that goes beyond just customizing your Android desktop.
You might assume the classic and most celebrated launcher of all time hasn't received updates, believing that time is a straightforward sequence of cause and effect. However, from a broader perspective, it's almost as if we launched this major update three years ago and you just didn't notice. Rest assured, we know not everyone has the energy—1.21 gigawatts of it!—to spare for these things.
Having said that, we've been studying Google's guidelines regarding application options and settings quite closely, and we've discussed them extensively. But since the ability to talk doesn't automatically make one wise, we decided to do the exact opposite. After all, without the freedom to choose, there's no real creativity. A launcher that limits you is a boring launcher.
You may also think, "The sheer number of settings is overwhelming," and we completely understand! It's a natural reaction. Perhaps you're not quite prepared for this level of control yet, but your children's generation will adore it. Ultimately, the odds of tailoring the launcher exactly to your preferences are about 3,720 to 1, which mathematically confirms its status as the best launcher—numbers don't lie.
Yes, we offer screens and icons—of course! And widgets too. What more could you want? In fact, you can even design your own. If you'd rather not start from scratch, you can apply ready-made themes, or download widget and template packs! Is your home screen dull? Change it once more, Sam. Your style, your rules. Do, or do not—there's a setting for every choice. Adjust it, personalize it, give it a shake—just not too vigorously.
Always remember: "The unknown doesn't exist—only the countless options within ADW Settings."
Can you afford to miss out?
*Boundless Customization*
Most of the application has been completely recoded and redesigned from the ground up, with numerous new features added. Here are just a few highlights:
* Android 7.1 launcher shortcut support (with limited functionality on older versions down to Android 5.x)
* New icon effects section with selectable image filters and compositions. Impressive!
* Dynamic UI coloring based on your wallpaper's colors.
* Redesigned screen management—long-press any empty area on the desktop.
* New method for adding widgets and shortcuts.
* Updated wallpaper selection and desktop lock/unlock—long-press an empty desktop area and choose your option.
* Fast scroll style for the app drawer.
* Indexed fast scroll style for the app drawer.
* New desktop transition effects.
* Dedicated section for configuring icon badges.
* Visual configuration mode for desktop layout, icon appearance, folder appearance, and app drawer settings.
* Option to customize the top panel or widget.
* Option to change the content type of the bottom panel (dock or widget).
* New wrap folder mode—tap to launch the first app, swipe up to open the folder.
* Fast application search within the app drawer.
* Enhanced app categories in the app drawer.
* Streamlined user gesture management.
* Improved application of internal and external themes.
* Upgraded context menus for all desktop objects.
* New Custom Widget object—add from the widget list, import from others, or create, edit, and share your own.
* Initial custom widget extensions included (time, battery).
* Explore the ADWExtensions pack for more extensions (weather, Gmail, etc.).
* Template manager for easy removal, addition, and sharing of templates.
* Improved icon properties dialog.
* Improved folder properties dialog.
* Backup manager in Advanced Settings > System—now with import from other popular launchers (let us know if we missed one!).
* Secondary action support for desktop shortcuts—swipe up on a shortcut to trigger it.
* Plus about 2 to 200 other things we're probably forgetting…
* And a generous helping of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey elements inside!
