ADW Launcher update to allow themeing

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ADW Launcher, an open-source alternative to Android's bulky Launcher2, has come a long way since its humble beginnings, and now is the main launcher powering CyanogenMod 6. The latest ADW, version 0.9.0, is extremely impressive due to its customizability and speed. So, what's next for the popular launcher? Well, a couple hours ago, AnderWebs, developer of ADW put out a small teaser, via Twitter, on what to expect for the next ADW update: the ability to theme ADW natively within the launcher's settings! No more messing with ADB to theme your ADW! And there will be a link from within the launcher (possibly a repository) to retrieve (and upload?) themes. Now, when there's an update to ADW Launcher in the future, it will not break your theme. Other leaked snapshots suggest new options for the launcher, as well as different ways for your app shortcuts to be displayed. Currently, there is no ETA on the update, but Ander Webs promises "soon." Check the screenshots out below:

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[yankees2009]

Whats the name of the Battery Icon?

 

[dodgersrgood]

hmmm.. gonna be torn between this and LP

 

[cereal killer]

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[Tanknspank]

Whats the name of the Battery Icon?

Are you talking about the one in the status bar, or the widget?

I know that the one in the status bar is part of nextang by manup456.

 

[FrostMan]

Woot for the theme he is using lol.

This is great, changing themes on the fly without pulling apart apks, etc.

 

[Martin030908]

The battery widget is called "Battery Widget".

btw... this looks awesome

 

[yankees2009]

widget!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tanknspank]

Woot for the theme he is using lol.

This is great, changing themes on the fly without pulling apart apks, etc.

This is just for ADW. It isn't going to theme other apps, just change the look for ADW.

 

[Martin030908]

I'm using Launcher Pro so I won't benefit but I hope it follows suit

 

[Tanknspank]

I'm using Launcher Pro so I won't benefit but I hope it follows suit

ADW is a great home replacement. It is easily as good, if not better, than LP.

 

[Martin030908]

I'm using Launcher Pro so I won't benefit but I hope it follows suit

ADW is a great home replacement. It is easily as good, if not better, than LP.

I did use ADW for a while. I'm not opposed to it at all. Maybe I'll give it another run when the themeing is possible.

 

[FrostMan]

Woot for the theme he is using lol.

This is great, changing themes on the fly without pulling apart apks, etc.

This is just for ADW. It isn't going to theme other apps, just change the look for ADW.

I am well aware of this my friend, but what we had to do to fully theme ADW until now required pulling the apk, editing files, resigning it, etc.

 

[Tanknspank]

Woot for the theme he is using lol.

This is great, changing themes on the fly without pulling apart apks, etc.

This is just for ADW. It isn't going to theme other apps, just change the look for ADW.

I am well aware of this my friend, but what we had to do to fully theme ADW until now required pulling the apk, editing files, resigning it, etc.

Oh, ok I thought you met that this was going to theme all apps for you, sorry. lol

 

[themuffinman612]

What theme is on ADW in the picture?