ADW Launcher 2

ADW Launcher 2 is more than just a tool for tweaking your Android desktop; it's an evolution in user interface customization that transcends the typical launcher experience. You might think that the original and best launcher hasn't been updated in a while, but from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, we actually released this update three years ago. Don't worry if you missed it—we know not everyone has 1.21 gigawatts to spend on staying updated!

We've taken Google's recommendations on app options and settings to heart, but instead of limiting choices, we've embraced the opposite approach. After all, without freedom of choice, there's no creativity. The launcher thrives on giving you endless possibilities, not boredom.

You might find the excess of settings a bit overwhelming, and that's a totally normal reaction. Perhaps you're not ready for it yet, but your kids are going to love it. The chances of configuring ADW Launcher 2 to your exact preferences are approximately 3720 to 1, making it the best launcher, because, as we all know, math never lies.

Yes, we have screens, icons, and widgets. But why stop there? You can create your own widgets, or if you prefer pre-made options, dive into our themes, widget packs, and template packs. Is your device's desktop boring? Change it, Sam. Your style, your rules. Whether you choose to tweak it or leave it as is, there's a setting for that—shaken, not stirred.

Remember, "There's no such thing as 'the unknown,' only options inside ADW Settings." Are you going to miss out on this?

Endless Features

Most of the application has been reprogrammed and redesigned from scratch, with a plethora of new features added. Here are just some of them:

• Support for Android 7.1 launcher shortcuts, with limited support on older versions down to 5.x.
• A new icons effects section where you can choose image filters and compositions. It's awesome!
• Dynamic UI coloring that adapts to your wallpaper colors.
• A new way to manage screens. Simply hold down an empty area of the desktop.
• New methods to add widgets and shortcuts.
• A new way to change the wallpaper, lock/unlock the desktop, or access settings by holding down an empty area of the desktop and choosing your option.
• Added a fast scroll app drawer style.
• Added an indexed fast scroll app drawer style.
• Included some desktop transitions for a smoother experience.
• A new section to configure icon badges.
• A visual mode for configuring desktop, icon appearance, folder appearance, and app drawer options.
• An option to change the top panel/widget.
• An option to change the content type of the bottom panel (dock/widget).
• A new wrap folder mode for folders, allowing you to launch the first app on tap and show folder contents on swipe up.
• A fast application search feature in the app drawer.
• Improved app categories in the app drawer.
• An enhanced way to manage user gestures.
• Improved methods for applying internal and external themes.
• An upgraded context menu for all desktop objects.
• A new Custom Widget object, enabling you to add new custom widgets from a widget list, import them from friends and other developers, and create, edit, and share your own.
• Initial extensions for custom widgets, including time and battery.
• Check out the ADWExtensions pack for more extensions like weather and Gmail.
• A template manager to easily remove, add, and share templates.
• An improved icon properties dialog.
• An improved folder properties dialog.
• A backup manager in advanced settings/system, allowing you to import data from other popular launchers (if we've missed one, please report back to us so we can include it).
• The ability to set a secondary action on desktop shortcuts. Swipe up over the desktop shortcut to execute the secondary action.
• And probably 2 or 200 other things we're forgetting...
• Plus, a bunch of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff inside!