ADW Launcher 2 - Android Personalization

You may think the original and best launcher of all time has not been updated, because people assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but *actually* from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it’s more like we released this update 3 years ago and you didn’t realize. Don’t worry, we understand not everyone has…1.21 gigawatts!! to spend.

The application in question dives deep into exploring user choice and individuality in app customization, particularly through a launcher that defies conventional limitations imposed by standard systems. It reflects on the principle that a lack of freedom in selecting options can stifle creativity and lead to monotony, stating that users may find excessive settings overwhelming but suggesting that this expansive range is ultimately beneficial. The app promotes itself as a platform where users can truly express their personal styles and preferences, emphasizing its superiority over more restrictive launchers.

The launcher provides a variety of interface options such as screens, icons, and widgets, allowing users to create a unique setup tailored to their tastes. Users can either design their own components or choose from existing themes and widget packs. This flexibility encourages continual change and experimentation, enabling users to refresh their device's appearance at their own whim. The application makes it clear that customization is at the heart of its design philosophy, inviting users to mold their experience as they see fit.

In its latest iteration, the app boasts a comprehensive range of features that have been reprogrammed and redesigned from the ground up. With support for newer Android features, such as launcher shortcuts, and the addition of new visual effects, the application aims to enhance user interaction and personalization. The ability to dynamically change UI colors based on wallpaper colors is just one example of how the app integrates users' environments with their device's aesthetic.

Additionally, the application introduces several innovative ways to manage the home screen and app drawer. Users can simply hold down on empty spaces to access menus for adding widgets or changing wallpapers, which simplifies customization processes. Enhanced features like fast scrolling in the app drawer and the introduction of a new fast application search streamline navigation, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.

The application also places a strong emphasis on community and sharing, offering options for custom widgets that users can create, import, and share with others. With the inclusion of feature packs and the ability to apply themes from various sources, the app encourages a collaborative and dynamic environment. It even has advanced options like a backup manager for migrating data from other launchers, demonstrating a commitment to user satisfaction and versatility. Overall, the launcher is designed to appeal to those who appreciate customization and flexibility, making it a compelling choice in the crowded market of mobile applications.

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Having said this, we’ve been reading a lot about Google recommendations on abusing app options and settings, and we’ve talked a lot about it. But as the ability to speak does not make us intelligent we’ve made all the opposite. You know, without freedom of choice there is no creativity. The Launcher bores.
You may also think “I find your excess of settings disturbing” and we don’t blame you! It’s a totally normal reaction. I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it. In the end, the possibility of configuring it to your likeness is approximately 3720 to 1, what makes it the best launcher because maths never lie.

And yeah, we have screens, ¿and icons? for sure, ahh and we have widgets too, what more?, I mean what else?, in fact, you can make your own. And if you prefer getting everything pre-made, use themes! Or widget and template packs! ¿Is your device’s desktop boring? Change it again Sam. Your style, your rules, Do. Or do not, there’s a setting for it, tweak it, change it, shaken, not stirred.

And remember, “There’s no such thing as ‘the unknown,’ only options inside ADW Settings”

¿Are you gonna miss it?

*Endless Features*

Most of the application have been reprogrammed and redesigned from scratch. Also we have added a lot of new features. Here are some of them:

* Support for Android 7.1 launcher shortcuts (limited support on older versions down to 5.x)
* Added new icons effects section. You can choose image filters and compositions. Awesome!!!
* Dynamic UI coloring using wallpaper colors.
* New way to manage screens. Hold down an empty area of the desktop.
* New way to add widgets and shortcuts.
* New way to change the wallpaper, lock/unlock the desktop or access settings. Hold down an empty area of the desktop and choose the option.
* Added fast scroll app drawer style.
* Added indexed fast scroll app drawer style.
* Added some desktop transitions.
* Added new section to configure icon badges.
* Added a visual mode to configure desktop, icon appearance, folder appearance, and app drawer options.
* Added option to change the top panel/widget.
* Added option to change the content type of bottom panel (dock/widget).
* Added new wrap folder mode to folders. This mode lets you launch the first app in the folder on tap, and show the folder contents on swipe up.
* Added new fast application search in app drawer.
* Improved app categories in app drawer.
* Improved way to manage user gestures.
* Improved way to apply internal and external themes.
* Improved context menu for all desktop objects.
* Added new Custom Widget object. You can add new custom widgets from widget list, import them from friends and other developers, create, edit and share your own.
* Added some initial extensions for the custom widgets (time/battery)
* Check out ADWExtensions pack for more extensions (weather, gmail, etc).
* Added template manager. Remove, add and share templates easily.
* Improved icon properties dialog.
* Improved folder properties dialog.
* Added backup manager in advanced settings/system. Now you can import data from other famous launchers (if you miss one, report back to us so we can include it!)
* Added the possibility to set a secondary action on desktop shortcuts. Swipe up over the desktop shortcut to execute the secondary action.
* Probably 2 or 200 things I’m forgetting…
* A bunch of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff inside!