ADW Launcher 2

ADW Launcher 2: Redefining your Android desktop experience.

You might think the original and most beloved launcher of all time hasn't seen an update, since people assume time moves strictly from cause to effect. But from a non-linear, non-subjective perspective, it's more like we released this update three years ago and you simply didn't notice. Don't worry, we get it—not everyone has... 1.21 gigawatts of power to spare!

That said, we've been closely following Google's recommendations on app options and settings, and we've debated them extensively. But since the ability to talk doesn't guarantee intelligence, we decided to do the exact opposite. After all, without the freedom to choose, there is no creativity. A Launcher without options is a boring Launcher.

You might also think, “I find your abundance of settings overwhelming,” and we don’t blame you! It’s a perfectly normal reaction. Maybe you're not ready for it yet. But your kids are going to love it. Ultimately, the number of ways you can customize ADW Launcher to suit your taste is roughly 3,720 to 1—and since math never lies, that makes it the best launcher out there.

Oh, and yes—we have screens. And icons? Absolutely. We also have widgets. What more could you want? In fact, you can even create your own. If you’d rather use ready-made designs, just apply a theme! Or use widget and template packs! Is your home screen feeling dull? Change it again, Sam. Your style, your rules. Do. Or do not—there’s a setting for everything. Tweak it, change it, shake it up—just the way you like.

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

Are you going to miss out?

Endless Features

Most of the app has been reprogrammed and redesigned from the ground up. We’ve also added tons of new features. Here are just a few:

* Support for Android 7.1 launcher shortcuts (with limited support down to Android 5.x)

* New icon effects section with image filters and composition options. Awesome!

* Dynamic UI coloring based on your wallpaper.

* Redesigned screen management—long-press an empty area on the desktop.

* New method for adding widgets and shortcuts.

* Easier wallpaper changes, desktop lock/unlock, and settings access via long-press on the desktop.

* 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 style, and app drawer settings.

* Option to customize the top panel or widget area.

* Option to customize 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 app search inside the app drawer.

* Improved app categories in the app drawer.

* Enhanced gesture controls.

* Smoother application of internal and external themes.

* Upgraded context menus for all desktop items.

* New Custom Widget object—add, import, create, edit, and share your own widgets.

* Initial extensions included for custom widgets (time, battery).

* Check out the ADWExtensions pack for more add-ons (weather, Gmail, etc.).

* New template manager—add, remove, and share templates with ease.

* Improved icon properties dialog.

* Improved folder properties dialog.

* Backup manager in Advanced Settings—now import data from other popular launchers (let us know if we missed one!).

* Secondary action support for desktop shortcuts—swipe up to trigger it.

* Probably two or two hundred other things we forgot…

* And a whole lot of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff inside!

ADW Launcher 2 Screenshots