ADW Launcher 2 transcends the basic concept of an Android desktop customizer. While you might believe that the original and best launcher has not evolved, consider this: from a non-linear, non-subjective perspective, we released this update three years ago. You just might not have noticed it yet. We get it—not everyone has 1.21 gigawatts to spare!

We've delved into Google's recommendations on app settings and options, and we've opted for a different approach. After all, freedom of choice fuels creativity. Without it, the Launcher would be mundane. You might find the plethora of settings overwhelming, and that's a perfectly normal reaction. But rest assured, your kids will embrace it. With approximately 3720 to 1 configuration possibilities, the math confirms it: ADW Launcher 2 is the ultimate launcher.

Yes, we have screens, icons, and widgets. But why stop there? You can craft your own or opt for pre-designed themes and widget packs. Is your device's desktop lackluster? Change it up—Sam! Customize it to reflect your style, your rules. Whether you do or do not, there's a setting for it. Tweak, change, and mix it up, but always remember, "There’s no such thing as ‘the unknown,’ only options inside ADW Settings."

Are you ready to dive in?

Endless Features

We've reprogrammed and redesigned most of the application from the ground up, introducing numerous new features:

• 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 select image filters and compositions—truly awesome!
• Dynamic UI coloring that adapts to your wallpaper's colors.
• A fresh approach to managing screens—just hold down an empty area of the desktop.
• New methods for adding widgets and shortcuts.
• Enhanced wallpaper changing, desktop locking/unlocking, and settings access by holding down an empty desktop area.
• A fast scroll app drawer style and an indexed fast scroll app drawer style.
• New desktop transitions for a smoother experience.
• A dedicated section for configuring icon badges.
• A visual mode for customizing the desktop, icon appearance, folder appearance, and app drawer options.
• Options to change the top panel/widget and the content type of the bottom panel (dock/widget).
• A wrap folder mode that launches the first app on tap and displays folder contents on swipe up.
• A fast application search feature within the app drawer.
• Improved app categories and user gesture management.
• Enhanced theme application for both internal and external themes.
• An upgraded context menu for all desktop objects.
• A new Custom Widget object—add, import, create, edit, and share your own widgets. Initial extensions include time and battery information.
• Check out the ADWExtensions pack for additional extensions like weather and Gmail.
• A template manager for easy removal, addition, and sharing of templates.
• Improved dialogs for icon and folder properties.
• A backup manager in advanced settings/system to import data from other popular launchers (let us know if we're missing any).
• The ability to set a secondary action on desktop shortcuts—swipe up to execute it.
• And possibly 2 or 200 more things we might have forgotten to mention...
• Plus, a bunch of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff inside!