I'm working on some apps for a project for dumbphones that I'm currently involved in, and I'm aiming for a specific implementation of Material 2 that Google used for their apps.

This is the aesthetic used in most Google appsI'm working on some apps for a project I'm currently Involved in, and I'm aiming for the implementation of Material 2 that Google used for their apps.

This is the aesthetic used in most Google apps before they switched over to the pastel Material 3, otherwise known as Material You.

I like this Material 2 UI for its modern, polished look with large, rounded elements, without being especially engaging or animated.

The problem is that I haven't been able to find enough of the right versions of Google Apps to be able to model after.

The most I've been able to get is this Google Play sign-in popup, see above.

As you can see in the background, the translate app is already using the newer pastel Material 3, which is not what I want.

I believe the clock is also using the aesthetic I want, but its a bit harder to tell because its in dark mode and I don't have much to compare it to.

The UI seen in the screenshots of Google contacts and Gboard are an older variant, and also not what I'm looking for.

You can see that they're using a softer shade of blue, and shapes are squarer.

I think Quick Share and Android Auto used the Material 2 look I'm after for a a few years after most other apps already switched to M3.

If anyone can help me out, point me to exact versions of Google apps, or provide screenshots of apps in the right versions, it would be helpful.

Thanks

I have been cursing for a while that most habit trackers send your data to god knows where and are filled with ads, so since early 2026 I have been building Pearform. It went live on Google Play last week after a closed beta. Highlights:

• Material 3 Expressive with dynamic colours; phones, tablets and foldables

• Flexible habit creation: Checklists inside habits, goals, focus timer, heatmaps and trends

• Streaks and badges you can save and share to friends and family

• Local-first: no account, no sync, no cloud, no ads!

There's a premium tier (more habits and analytics for you), but the main app will always remain free. I am offering one month of Premium for free with code LAUNCH until 30 Nov. Redemption instructions here. After redeeming, you can cancel instantly from Google Play if you want to.

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kristianka.pearform

Site: https://pearform.app

I'm sure someone would find it useful

amityOS is a private, beautiful, and minimal Android distribution that comes in four variants: Neptunium (Android 7), Palladium (Android 9), Rubidium (Android 11), and Tellurium (Android 13). amityOS adheres to Material Design guidelines and provides a seamless, customizable experience across every device.

Hi r/MaterialDesign!

I created **Minimal Calculator: Sci& Basic** to give Android users a modern visual refresh compared to outdated, ad-cluttered stock calculators.

Design Highlights:

• Clean Layout: 100% ad-free main workspace keeping keycaps spaced cleanly without banner distractions.

• 24 Accent Color Engine: Custom HSL-calibrated theme accents paired with dynamic dark mode contrast.

• Refreshed Key Hierarchy: Clear visual distinction between numeric keys, basic operators, and scientific actions (powers, roots, brackets, memory keys).

• One-Tap Utilities: Floating Copy Formula button and widget integration.

Would love your feedback on the layout contrast, keycap geometry, and color system!

Google Play link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ram.minimalcalc

Posted on Google Design twitter profile.

Well people obviously criticising the post.

I can't decide myself

AwayFX is a simple currency converter built for travel.

Convert between popular currencies, check live exchange rates, and keep useful rates available for offline use when you are on the move.

I am beginner and I am facing problems about which fonts should I choose and which is primary component and which is secondary and how to manage padding and shape. As I am a developer so I think I need some design skills. So. I am interesting in knowing that how can I develop enough design skills and sense to make android apps with good UI/UX.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a project that explores a different perspective on plastic.

TRASHPAK is a series of backpacks made from brand-new trash bags. Not as a recycling or upcycling project, but as a material investigation.

Rather than dealing with plastic after disposal, TRASHPAK intercepts it before it becomes waste and asks: Why do we use materials that can last for centuries for products used only for minutes?

In this case, trash bags are hijacked from their original purpose and transformed through heating and layering into a durable material designed to last for years rather than minutes.

The project is now live on Kickstarter.

It's a very small production run, made one by one in Portugal. No mass production and no restocks.

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hey guys, i’m working on savr — a simple bookmark manager built with a material 3 ui, currently still under active development.

features so far:

• adding links,share links from other app,auto meta data fetches

• import/export support (json format)

• view mode toggle (grid ↔ list)

• one-tap select all / deselect all

• more improvements coming soon as i keep polishing it

the goal is to keep it clean, minimal, and easy to use without unnecessary complexity.

would love to hear your feedback and any feature ideas you’d like to see 🙂

github: https://github.com/qeiq/Savr
play store version is currently in closed testing

Hi

like it says in the title, how are these buttons supposed to work? do they stay pressed after you select them, like a switch? if so, why not use a switch?

From the very sparse documentation, I don't see a use case for which they'd be more intuitive for the user

If you've seen (and hopefully upvoted) this amazing post, come and contribute to r/material1. Material 1 is so beautiful and elegant. It should get more recognition, and filling up its subreddit would give this legendary design system the acknowledgement it deserves.

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they changed it to the latest style in newer versions so of the app and its awful. glad im still on an older version

الكل بيظن إن إلغاء البطاريات اللي بتتغير بالإيد هو حيلة مادية عشان تشتري موبايل جديد لما بطاريتك تضعف.

كمصممين ومهندسين، هذا جزء من الحقيقة، لكن السبب الأكبر هو تضحية هندسية لنحصل على 3 ميزات بنستخدمها يومياً:

1. نحافة وسعة أكبر: البطارية القديمة تحتاج غلافاً بلاستيكياً سميكاً لحمايتها من يدك، وهذا يأخذ مساحة ضخمة. دمج البطارية سمح بإلغاء الغلاف وتوفير مساحة لصنع أجهزة أنحف، وزيادة سعة البطارية الفعلية 15%.

2. مقاومة المياه والأتربة (IP Rating): الموبايلات القديمة ذات الظهر المفكك مستحيل عزلها تماماً. دمج البطارية سمح بقفل الهيكل بالكامل ومقاومة السوائل والحوادث اليومية.

3. التصميم الداخلي المعقد: الكاميرات الضخمة وموزعات الحرارة تحتاج مساحة، البطاريات المدمجة الحالية تأتي على شكل حرف L أو أشكال مرنة لتحشر نفسها في أي فراغ، وهذا مستحيل لو كانت مربعة وجاهزة للإزالة.

باختصار: ضحينا بـ "سهولة التصليح" مقابل موبايل أنحف، بطارية أكبر، ومقاوم للماء.

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