Hi I am on Nova Beta 9, currently when I disable docks I am initially able to place icons where the dock used to be. However if I long press the apps they will disappear and I will be unable to place apps on the bottom row. I usually just re-enable docks and they are all there as folders.
Ah crap, I spoke to early. The behavior I reported is gone when swiping between tab groups but I still get the same behavior when selecting them by tapping the tab title. For example, if I swipe from custom tab 2 to custom tab 3 everything works as it should but if I select custom tab 3 by tapping its title I either see the contents of custom tab 4 (if my previous position was to the left) or nothing (if my previous position was to the right).
I certainly hope you aren't asking for a free copy of a paid apk....does someone have the latest nova launcher prime for version 2.0beta10?
Hi I am on Nova Beta 9, currently when I disable docks I am initially able to place icons where the dock used to be. However if I long press the apps they will disappear and I will be unable to place apps on the bottom row. I usually just re-enable docks and they are all there as folders.
I certainly hope you aren't asking for a free copy of a paid apk....
Is nova launcher NOT using HWA ? Because transition are lagging as hell.
On APEX every Transition is very smooth.
Is nova launcher NOT using HWA ? Because transition are lagging as hell.
On APEX every Transition is very smooth.
Is nova launcher NOT using HWA ? Because transition are lagging as hell.
On APEX every Transition is very smooth.
Came to Nova from Apex because of the opposite. Launchers are more about personal preference then actual performance, so if you like Apex, I'm sure there's a thread around here for you.
Is nova launcher NOT using HWA ? Because transition are lagging as hell.
On APEX every Transition is very smooth.
Hi, I haven't read about all the latest Betas, so asking, is any of them supporting custom icon size, like what we have on Apex?
Drag one desktop icon onto another to automatically create a folder containing both icons. Drag additional icons into (or out of) the folder as needed. Long press the folder to Edit or Remove it.
2.0beta10 Dec 28, 2012
- Fixes for widget async
- Fix dock landscape on 7" tablets
- Tuning, fixing, optimizations, translations
Settings > Check for updates > Menu > Beta or Download the Beta APK
Older Versions:
Previous Beta APK: 2.0beta9 Dec 27, 2012
Latest Stable APK: 1.3.4 Dec 9, 2012
I think I found and fixed the image async issues some of you were having with clock widgets (I wasn't able to reproduce however). Let me know if it's still occurring. I've also split the Image Async labs settings into two, one for list widgets which has the bigger benefit of smoother list scrolling anyway and one for general widgets (like clock widgets) that can be disabled if the issues persists without losing the benefit for lists, but please let me know if you find the need to do this as I'd rather properly fix the issue or disable that setting by default until I can.
1) Have been for years.Suggestions :
1. Suck it up - Nova and its support is what it is.
2. Go on a hunt for a replacement. You said you "tried a few", now methodically try all the ones you can find.
3. Get an iPhone.
4. Bombard support@novalauncher.com and any other channel Nova is on with your issues with the current version.
5. Wait for the new version (https://www.androidpolice.com/new-nova-launcher-beta-immersive-search/) to see if it improves things.
6. Rant and complain in every Nova site/forum you can find.
7. Have fun! It won't fix your problems with Nova, but you'll get some pleasure out of it.
For example, you could respond to this post with a snide comment.
I have a personal saying: "You're always allowed to complain." You might be surprised to find the problem gets address and if it isn't then at least you'll feel a bit better for having complained.
1) Have been for years.Suggestions :
1. Suck it up - Nova and its support is what it is.
2. Go on a hunt for a replacement. You said you "tried a few", now methodically try all the ones you can find.
3. Get an iPhone.
4. Bombard support@novalauncher.com and any other channel Nova is on with your issues with the current version.
5. Wait for the new version (https://www.androidpolice.com/new-nova-launcher-beta-immersive-search/) to see if it improves things.
6. Rant and complain in every Nova site/forum you can find.
7. Have fun! It won't fix your problems with Nova, but you'll get some pleasure out of it.
For example, you could respond to this post with a snide comment.
I have a personal saying: "You're always allowed to complain." You might be surprised to find the problem gets address and if it isn't then at least you'll feel a bit better for having complained.
Nova Launcher and KitKat
With the recent Android 4.4 (KitKat) update there have been lots of questions about what this means for Nova Launcher. I still need to do a lot more research and work before I have definitive answers for all the questions. However I can give a brief summary of what to expect.
Nova will be updated to include, as options, much of the Nexus 5 launcher's look and feel. I've included a screenshot of an unstable development version of Nova Launcher. You can see KitKat style light folders icons and background, circular page indicator, and transparent system bars (on the Nexus 5). These will be optional so if you prefer the darker Jellybean style you can keep it.
Transparent system bars will not be available to all devices. The system bars are drawn by the SystemUI component, not the launcher. KitKat introduces an API for apps such as Nova Launcher to request that the SystemUI draw these with only a light gradient background. Not all KitKat devices will support this functionality for performance reasons, and Nova will be unable to force it. Also older Android versions are unaware of this new API in KitKat and thus will not get transparent system bars. The exception is that some devices, such as the TouchWiz SGS4, had transparent system bars implemented by the manufacturer skin, and Nova is able to make use of their private APIs for this.
Google Now integration, in the exact same way that Google does so, is not possible. This includes the swipe to the left for Google Now and the "Ok, Google" hotword. The Google Experience Launcher (GEL) is not a stand alone component, but actually a bundle of Google Search, Google Now, and GEL. With current APIs, it's not possible for Nova to access Google Now in the exact same way that the GEL does. However I am looking into ways to achieve similar functionality. Quick access to Google Now is already possible by swiping up from the home button (on devices with navigation bars), or by assigning a Nova Gesture to launch Google Now. Some users have suggested placing a full screen Google Now widget on the left most page. I'll be investigating further enhancements in this area, but it's important to note that the exact Google experience is not possible for non-Google apps.
The new launcher also redesigned the app and widgets drawer. Google has removed Widgets from the App Drawer and now places them in their own drawer accessible by long-pressing in empty space. I'm looking into how a setup like this could work with Nova Launcher. it is not a straightforward change due to Nova's additional functionality such as custom drawer tabs. But it is something I can take inspiration from.
There are also a number of bug fixes and performance improvements that Google has built into the new launcher that I will be investigating. Nova supports a much wider range of android versions and devices than the Google Launcher so performance improvements often need lots of testing or modification to ensure they don't actually hurt performance on some devices.
SMS integration with Hangouts poses a problem for unread badges in Nova Launcher. Unfortunately Hangouts does not provide an API for other apps to access the unread count. I am looking into workarounds.
Some Nova Launcher Prime users have asked if I plan on charging again. Don't worry, the answer is no. Nova Launcher Prime continues to sell well, which is great as I love working on it.
I cannot provide ETAs. I will most likely be spreading some changes across multiple Nova Launcher updates to get them out to users sooner.
I don't have any beta ready for users just yet, but when I do you can help test by joining the beta community at https://plus.google.com/communities/103449253667195874971 and then opt-in for the Nova beta at https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/join and TeslaUnread https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.teslacoilsw.notifier/join . When a beta is ready you will see it as an update in the Play Store. Please note that betas are early releases and are not fully tested yet, if you are uncomfortable with this then please wait until the final release as it will be heavily tested.