A user-friendly desktop mode launcher that offers a modern and customizable user
About this app
Main features:
* Very customizable, icons, colors, shapes, sounds * Multi window support * Keyboard shortcuts * Support for both desktop and tablet layouts * Compatible with all Android versions since Nougat, no root required
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Axel358.
What's New in v1.15.0
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Setting to override theme transparency for the Dock
- - Ability to configure Dock items per screen orientation
- - Redesigned Quick settings/Notifications panel
- - Improved switching between displays
- - Improved apps menu loading speed and sizing
- - Drop support for Android 9 and below
Version history
May 24, 2026 · 11.7 MB · Android API 30–36 · code 1150
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Setting to override theme transparency for the Dock
- - Ability to configure Dock items per screen orientation
- - Redesigned Quick settings/Notifications panel
- - Improved switching between displays
- - Improved apps menu loading speed and sizing
- - Drop support for Android 9 and below
SHA-256 c7c3231431fac5120012d269cfbdff80a28a38230a6980b0f9b5157a8e8b02ea
Dec 28, 2025 · 6.1 MB · Android API 24–34 · code 1142
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fix dock apps not getting updated properly
- - Fix crashes related to restoring preferences
- - Drop custom bluetooth handling, use Android settings screen instead
SHA-256 5ac7c75f5f36901c27882206447fba51bb6e87e2fa9b158ab7e43c1f9bc58974
Oct 26, 2025 · 6.1 MB · Android API 24–34 · code 1141
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fix notification count text color on dark theme
- - Fix notification list scroll position resetting on notification panel updates
- - Fix dock app list scroll position resetting on dock updates
SHA-256 2b4284338d8e948cd46da765967f24e72e53584fc77d224bfb7b24af741aa38e
Will it run on your device?
74%
- Targets newer Android builds, so legacy devices may be excluded.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.14.2 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Smart Dock first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
c7c3231431fac5120012d269cfbdff80a28a38230a6980b0f9b5157a8e8b02ea
Signing certificate
518ec946cdfd52cd3dc595bca852cc1829066e9c37234665b6dd36e77de3e96c
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