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Update History for the Version 2


#v2.4.16 (2023.09.06)
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.15 (2023.08.18)
- preparing for the Amazon Appstore launch
- fixed an issue with reconfiguring 3rd party widgets
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.14 (2023.08.08)
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.13 (2023.06.19)
- changed the aggressive animation effect for live tile
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.12 (2023.06.06)
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.10 (2023.05.23)
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.4.4 (2023.04.17)
- made app launch animation run properly on Android 12+
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.3 (2023.04.04)
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.2 (2023.03.27)
- correct alarm time on the clock tile
- fixed some bugs

#v2.4.1 (2023.03.22)
- added "Non-style color" at the last of the style list
- supports copying one selected tile
- added a new widget "Text"
- added "Disable album art" in the Live tile options
- shows FF/FR buttons on a media controller if the tile size is enough
- opens the first item by enter when searching apps or contacts
- fixed some bugs and optimized


#v2.3.10 (2022.10.25)
- fixed the bug for the app drawer title visibility
- fixed some bugs

#v2.3.8-9 (2022.10.14)
- quick bug fix

#v2.3.7 (2022.10.10)
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.3.6 (2022.09.22)
- quick bug fix

#v2.3.4-5 (2022.09.21)
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.3.3 (2022.09.02)
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.3.2 (2022.06.22)
- added "Configure widget" in the Android widget options if available
- fixed some bugs

#v2.3.1 (2022.04.18)
- renewed the app design
- added "Use app shortcuts panel" in the Behavior & UI options
- added "Use notifications panel" in the Live tile options
- new launcher actions : Go to the home, Change daily wallpaper
- fixed some bugs and optimized


#v2.2.14 (2022.02.15)
- supports Norwegian
- resolved some issues on Android 12
- fixed the bug that the live tile animation stops occasionally
- fixed the bug that banners are not displayed for TV apps
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.8-9 (2021.11.21)
- fixed some issues on Android 12
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.7 (2021.10.21)
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.6 (2021.09.07)
- hide the "Work app" category when no app exists
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.5 (2021.08.05)
- changed the default tap action of Photo slide widget to open the photo
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.4 (2021.07.29)
- resolved the performance issue and battery optimized for Photo slide widget
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.2-3 (2021.07.28)
- changed the max interval to 60s for Photo slide widget
- fixed some bugs

#v2.2.1 (2021.07.23)
- supports In-app purchase to unlock the premium features
- supports foldable devices
- resolved some issues for Android 11
- supports "App wallpaper" that is applied only to the launcher itself
- added "Cube options" for Cube
- added "Calendar" in the extra options for Calendar and Event calendar widgets
- added "Large text for day" in the extra options for Calendar widget
- added "Built-in categories" in the app drawer options
- "Work profile" comes up in the app drawer categories if necessary
- changed the default tap action of Photo slide widget
- fixed some bugs and optimized


#v2.1.15 (2020.10.09)
- supports adaptive icon packs
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.14 (2020.09.16)
- resolved some issues on Android 11
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.13 (2020.09.09)
- resolved drawing issues for blurry effect on the landscape mode
- fixed the bug to make the grayscale option work properly when settings wallpaper
- fixed the bug where the icon sizes are changing in folder
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.1.12 (2020.09.01)
- resolved drawing issues for blurry effect on the landscape mode
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.11 (2020.07.31)
- fixed the issue where some app icons gets invisible in the folder
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.9-10 (2020.07.25)
- removed annoying animation for app folder in the app drawer
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.8 (2020.07.13)
- fixed the issue where the calendar icons are not displayed in some situations
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.6-7 (2020.07.01)
- fixed some bugs

#v2.1.5 (2020.06.13)
- added "Advanced animations" in the Live tile options
- made dark theme darker
- fixed the "Stay on back" option does not work properly on some devices
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.1.4 (2020.06.01)
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.1.2-3 (2020.05.23)
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.1.1 (2020.05.18)
- added "Notification picture off" in Live tile options
- added "No marquee animation for full image" in the extra options of tile
- fixed some bugs and optimized

#v2.1.0 (2020.05.14)
- changed app design partially
- added "Media controller" in Live tile options, which is activated on the some media app tiles like Google music
- replaced "Dark UI" to "Theme" in Behavior & UI options for Android 9.0+
- supports text search when adding an app
- added "Disable quick scroll" in the App drawer and Contacts options
- added some "Animated icon" options in Icon style options
- added "Account" in the extra options for Calendar and Event calendar widgets
- shows organization information on the list type of contacts page
- can keep current folders and categories when restoring
- fixed some bugs and optimized


#v2.0.5 (2020.03.06)
- fixed a bug in saving layouts for landscape
- fixed battery drain when using GIF images
- fixed to make "Force app color" option work properly for the list type of the app drawer
- fixed some bugs

#v2.0.3 (2019.12.13)
- newest gif image library update
- fixed some bugs

#v2.0.2 (2019.10.25)
- added "No top notch padding" in Behavior & UI options for Android 9+
- fixed some bugs

#v2.0.1 (2019.10.22)
- supports Czech
- supports screen rotate for phone mode and different layouts for each orientations
- separated "Margins" options for tablet mode
- added adaptive icon options in Icon style options
- supports to hide individual groups in contacts page
- supports full screen properly for notch
- added "Color on focus" in Behavior & UI options
- added "Typeface" option for the list type of app drawer/contacts
- added "Next alarm" in the extra options of clock widget
- fixed some bugs and optimized


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