README.md

May 21, 2026 ยท View on GitHub

Smart Dock

A user-friendly desktop mode launcher that offers a modern and customizable user interface

Screenshot

Main features

  • Very customizable, icons, colors, shapes, sounds
  • Multi window support
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Support for both desktop and tablet layouts
  • Compatible with Android 10 and above, no root required

Install

Get it on F-Droid

You can grab the latest release from F-Droid

Note: The application should be installed as a system app in order to obtain the right permissions. Alternatively you can use Shizuku.

Usage

Grant restricted permissions:

On some devices Accessibility and Notification permissions might not be available. To solve this go to: System Settings > Apps > Smartdock > 3 Dot menu (Top right corner) > Allow restricted permissions

Secure settings

To grant secure settings permissions run the following command on an adb or root shell:

pm grant cu.axel.smartdock android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Hide navigation bar

You might also want to hide the Android navigation bar. See hiding navigation bar

Get help and ask questions

Telegram support group: https://t.me/smartdock358

Support the project

If you find this project useful or it has helped you in any way, consider showing your appreciation and supporting its ongoing development.

Bitcoin Address:

bc1qzc0jnpzk4g838t56jshvt4j5a2a5dgfx5w9k5a

Thank you for your support!

Contributors

See contributors