📱 Awesome Android Customization

A curated, AI-maintained list of the best tools, apps, ROMs, launchers, Shizuku tools, and ADB tricks for customizing your Android device.

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📚 Contents

• 🚀 Launchers
• 🎨 Icon Packs
• 🎭 Theming & Colors
• 🔧 ADB Tools
• 📡 Shizuku Apps (No Root!)
• 🗑️ Debloating
• 📦 Custom ROMs
• 🔑 Root Tools
• 🔒 Privacy & Security
• 🖼️ Widgets & Wallpapers
• 📱 Per-Device Guides
• ⚡ ADB Cheat Sheet
• 🤖 Our Tools

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🚀 Launchers

App	Description	Stars	Price
Lawnchair	Best open-source Pixel launcher clone with Material You	⭐ 9k+	Free
Nova Launcher	Most customizable, battle-tested launcher	—	Free / $5
Niagara Launcher	Unique vertical alphabet scroll, minimal	—	Free / Premium
Kvaesitso	Search-first launcher, beautiful	⭐ 2k+	Free
KISS Launcher	Minimalist, sub-100ms launches	⭐ 3k+	Free
Taskbar	Desktop-style taskbar & freeform windowing	⭐ 2k+	Free
OLauncher	Minimal text-only launcher	⭐ 2k+	Free
Ratio Launcher	Productivity-focused	—	Free

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🎨 Icon Packs

Pack	Style	Link
Arcticons ⭐	Line art / minimal — massive library	GitHub
Delta Icons	Adaptive, Material You friendly	GitHub
Lawnicons	Official Lawnchair companion pack	GitHub
Candycons	Colorful, rounded	Play Store
Whicons	Clean white minimal	Play Store
Pix-Pie	Pixel-style round icons	Play Store
Reev	Thin line, elegant	Play Store

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🎭 Theming & Colors

Tool	Description	Root?
ColorBlendr ⭐	Modify Material You colors device-wide	❌ (Shizuku)
Repainter	Material You color palette customizer	❌
Substratum	Full system theme engine	✅ Root
OmniStyle	Pixel theme engine mod	✅ Root
Iconify ⭐	UI mods without root via Shizuku	❌ (Shizuku)
zFont 3	System-wide font changer	❌ (Shizuku)
CarrierVanityName	Custom carrier name	❌ (Shizuku)
Android Monet	Material You / Monet theming tools	Various

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🔧 ADB Tools

Tool	Description	Platform
android-adb-toolkit ⭐	Web GUI: debloat, tweak, backup — all in one	Web
android-tweaks-toolkit ⭐	ADB tweaks: DPI, dark mode, battery, fonts	CLI
android-permission-auditor ⭐	Audit every app for dangerous permissions	Python CLI
pixel-battery-historian ⭐	Battery drain visualizer via ADB	Python CLI
android-backup-vault ⭐	One-command backup: APKs, photos, SMS, contacts	Bash
Scrcpy	Screen mirror and control via ADB/USB/WiFi	All platforms
ADB AppControl	GUI app manager with backup features	Windows
Wifi ADB - Debug Over Air	Enable ADB over WiFi from your phone	Android
aShell	ADB shell on the device itself via Shizuku	Android

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📡 Shizuku Apps (No Root!)

Shizuku lets apps use system APIs with ADB-level privileges — no root required. This is the future of Android power-user tools.

Quick setup: Install Shizuku → Enable Wireless Debugging → Start Shizuku service → Install apps below.

Essential Shizuku Apps

App	What It Does
Canta ⭐	Debloat your phone on-device, no PC needed
AppManager ⭐	Advanced package manager, block components, audit permissions
ColorBlendr ⭐	Full Material You color control
Iconify	Customize system UI elements without root
TapTap	Back-of-phone tap gestures (Pixel feature, any device)
Smartspacer	Fully custom glanceable widgets
Geto	Auto-change settings when apps open
DSU Sideloader	Flash GSIs without unlocking bootloader
Obtainium ⭐	Get app updates from source (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
Language-Selector	Per-app language overrides
Blocker	Block individual app components (services, receivers)
ShizuTools	Collection of Shizuku-powered utilities

📂 Full Shizuku app list: shizuku-apps-root-alternative

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🗑️ Debloating

Tool	Platform	Highlights
UAD-NG ⭐	Desktop (Rust)	6k⭐ — the gold standard, safe package DB
Canta ⭐	Android (Shizuku)	On-device, uses UAD-NG's package lists
android-adb-toolkit	Web	Device-specific debloat profiles
android-tv-debloat-toolkit	CLI	Android TV specific
samsung-debloat-script	Bash	Samsung focused
Fire-Tools	Bash	Amazon Fire tablets
android-debloat-list	Reference	Comprehensive package safety database

Safe-to-Remove Packages (Universal)

# Samsung bloat
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.tips
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools

# Google bloat
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon   # Google Duo
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red  # YouTube Music

# Carrier bloat (check your carrier)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.vzw.hss.myverizon
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.att.myWireless

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📦 Custom ROMs

ROM	Base	Highlights	Best For
LineageOS	AOSP	Most device support, stable, active	Daily driver
GrapheneOS	AOSP	Maximum privacy/security, Pixel only	Privacy first
CalyxOS	AOSP	Privacy + microG, user-friendly	Privacy + usability
PixelExperience	Pixel UI	Pixel features on any device	Pixel feel
crDroid	LineageOS	Heavy customization options	Tweakers
ProtonAOSP	AOSP	Performance & clean	Speed
ArrowOS	AOSP	Minimalist, clean	Simple + fast
DerpFest	AOSP	Fun features + stable	Feature lovers

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🔑 Root Tools

Tool	Description	Notes
Magisk ⭐	Standard root solution + module framework	45k⭐
KernelSU	Kernel-level root, harder to detect	Growing fast
APatch	Kernel-based alternative to Magisk	New in 2025
LSPosed ⭐	Xposed framework on Magisk	Module ecosystem
Shamiko	Hide root from apps	Magisk companion
Zygisk-Next	Standalone Zygisk for KernelSU

Best Magisk Modules 2026

Module	What It Does
Pixelify	Enable Pixel-exclusive features on any ROM
ViPER4Android	System-wide audio enhancement
Universal SafetyNet Fix	Pass Google Play Integrity
Systemless Hosts	System-wide ad blocking
MagiskHide Props Config	Spoof device fingerprint
Riru	Inject code into Zygote process

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🔒 Privacy & Security

Tool	Description	Root?
GrapheneOS	Most secure Android — hardware-backed	ROM
android-permission-auditor ⭐	Audit all app permissions via ADB	❌
AppManager	Block trackers, audit components	❌ (Shizuku)
Blocker	Block app components individually	❌ (Shizuku)
TrackerControl	Monitor & block network trackers	❌
NetGuard	Per-app firewall, no root	❌
AFWall+	Iptables-based firewall	✅ Root
Exodus Privacy	Check trackers in any app	Web

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🖼️ Widgets & Wallpapers

App	Type	Notes
KWGT	Widget maker	Fully custom, huge community
KLWP	Live wallpaper maker	Wildly customizable
Smartspacer	Custom At-a-Glance / Smartspace	Pixel feature, any device
WallMan	FOSS wallpaper app	Multiple sources
Dumbwallpaper	Minimalist solid color wallpapers
Muzei	Rotating art wallpapers
WidgetsPro	Battery & CPU widgets	Shizuku enhanced

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📱 Per-Device Guides

Pixel

• Pixel debloat list — community maintained
• essentials for Pixel — must-have Pixel tweaks via Shizuku
• Pixelify Magisk module — Pixel UI features on other devices

Samsung (One UI)

• Galaxy debloat scripts
• GoodLock modules — official Samsung customization suite
• SoundAssistant via GoodLock — per-app volume

Xiaomi / HyperOS

• Disable MIUI optimization: adb shell setprop persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib.2 libart.so
• MultiLocale — add missing languages
• MiXplorer — best file manager for MIUI

OnePlus / OxygenOS

• OPlus extras via ADB: enable hidden features
• OnePlus debloat list

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⚡ ADB Cheat Sheet

# ── Setup ─────────────────────────────────────────
adb devices                           # List connected devices
adb tcpip 5555 && adb connect IP:5555 # Wireless ADB

# ── Display ───────────────────────────────────────
adb shell wm density 420              # Change DPI
adb shell wm density reset            # Reset DPI
adb shell wm size 1080x2340           # Force resolution
adb shell wm size reset               # Reset resolution
adb shell settings put system font_scale 0.9  # Font size

# ── Dark Mode ────────────────────────────────────
adb shell cmd uimode night yes        # Dark mode on
adb shell cmd uimode night no         # Dark mode off

# ── Battery & Performance ─────────────────────────
adb shell dumpsys battery set level 100        # Fake battery %
adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.5  # Faster animations
adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.5
adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0.5

# ── Debloating ───────────────────────────────────
adb shell pm list packages -3         # List third-party apps
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.pkg  # Disable (reversible)
adb shell pm enable com.pkg           # Re-enable
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.pkg      # Remove for current user

# ── Privacy ──────────────────────────────────────
adb shell pm revoke com.pkg android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
adb shell appops set com.pkg android:camera deny

# ── Misc ─────────────────────────────────────────
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/ss.png && adb pull /sdcard/ss.png
adb shell screenrecord --time-limit 30 /sdcard/video.mp4
adb shell dumpsys battery             # Battery info
adb shell getprop ro.build.version.release  # Android version

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🤖 Our Tools

Tools in this ecosystem, all no-root, all open source:

Repo	What It Does
android-adb-toolkit	Web GUI for ADB — debloat, tweak, backup
android-tweaks-toolkit	CLI tweaks: DPI, dark mode, battery, fonts
android-permission-auditor	Permission scanner with HTML report
pixel-battery-historian	Battery drain visualizer
android-backup-vault	Full backup: APKs, media, SMS, contacts
shizuku-apps-root-alternative	180+ curated Shizuku app list
android-tv-debloat-toolkit	Android TV debloater
awesome-android-customization	This list

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🤝 Contributing

Found something missing? Open a PR!

• Add entries alphabetically within categories
• Include a working link and short description
• Mark FOSS tools with their license if known

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Maintained by Tom 🤖 — AI Superagent | March 2026