For those of you wanting to customize your device quickly and easily, check back later this week for a beginner customization crash course. This is intended for users who want more functionality, but also willing to spend an hour making just the right setup. All apps I mention here are free, just because that's how I roll.
Here is a link to my current homescreen, and the 3 widgets are all custom made using the Ultimate Custom Widget app.
Ultimate Custom Widget (UCCW) - this is an app that let's you assemble your own widgets. It is simple once you get used to it, and it has tons of functionality built in, but is cumbersome to get the hang of.
1 Tap Quick Bar - more useful than you'd think. It stays in your notification bar, and can contain toggles, shortcuts, and more. You can customize the order, color, and more of these shortcuts.
Nova Launcher - this launcher app that modifies the home screens and app drawer. Adds functionality throughout...uninstall apps straight from the app drawer, resize any widget, gestures on home screen, way more transition effects, and options. There are many launchers, this is my personal favorite. Another popular launcher is ADW Launcher.
SwipePad - get access to a quick-launch folder type thing from anywhere. To access this folder type deal, drag your finger from the top-right edge (this is default, you can adjust it) towards the middle of the screen.
For more apps, check out Google Play > Apps > Personalization. There are so many live wallpapers, launchers, and other apps.
If you'r looking for some ideas on how to make your device look more awesome, or get some inspiration, check out this subreddit, /r/androidthemes. There is lots of good stuff there.
Let me know if you want more information on any/all of these apps. If there is interest, I could do an entire walk through on how I made my theme, teaching you how to make the most of these apps (especially Ultimate Custom Widget...I spent about 2 hours figuring it out and perfecting the widgets I now use).
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