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Blast from the past: ADW Launcher 2.0 is here with tons of new features
June 04, 2025
Back in 2011,ADW Launcherwas one of the most popular third-party launchers available on Android. It was fast, reliable and customizable, but after a few years it stopped receiving support, and other launchers were coming out with bigger and better features.
Now ADW Launcher is back with a huge version 2.0 release.
This new version brings a whole new look and feel to the app, complete with Material Design enhancements and tons of customization options. Some of the standout features that set ADW apart from the crowd include the ability to create your own custom widget within the app, utilize theADW Extensionspack for different plugins, and the huge number of customization options scattered throughout the app. Seriously, there are tons of changes in this release. For the full changelog, you can head on over to theADW Blog, or you can check out the condensed version below:
To get the latest version, you’ll need toopt into the beta testing program, then download the appfrom the Play Store. It’s free, but there’s an optional $3.99 in-app purchase for the premium version that will get you even more customization options and unlimited custom widgets.
Have you tried the new version yet? If so, let us know how you’re liking it in the comments!
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