Nova Launcher Public Beta - Jellybean Base

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Hi All,

For anyone that is a fan of Nova Launcher (like myself) you will be pleased to know that the new public beta is now available for download. The previous version of Nova used ICS as the base, the beta uses JB and has the following new features:

* Merge jellybean launcher
* Automatic desktop rearrangement
* Automatic widget resize
* Fling to delete
* Smoother
* More
* Import settings from other launchers (Stock, Samsung, HTC, Moto, Trebuchet, Apex)
* Custom Drawer grid size
* Add Info/Uninstall to quick menu, better centering and scrolling
* Update JB Icon Theme for Moto ICS
* Fix FCs

You can access the beta by clicking on Nova Settings, scroll near the bottom where it says "Nova Launcher 1.2.2 (Check for Updates), then click the 3 dots menu next to changelog, then select beta, then update. Very nice and very smooth.

Thanks for the heads up. By far the most efficient launcher from my experience, speaking in terms of battery use, or lack thereof.

Originally Posted by gatorstew

Thanks for the heads up. By far the most efficient launcher from my experience, speaking in terms of battery use, or lack thereof.

I agree, I also find it buttery smooth as well. More so than other lauchers for some reason and I am not sure why.

On a side note I found an interesting trick with Nova Launcher while switching between ROMs. I have been running Nova Launcher for a while, but at one point I was using CM9 and I backed up the app through Titanium Backup. When I switch my ROM to a TW based ROM and then restore the Nova app with data through Titanium backup, I was able to keep all the icons from CM9. So the dialer, contacts, messaging, camera, calendar, calculator, gallery etc etc kept the CM9 AOSP themed icons. It's pretty cool, take a look.

I am currently running TDJ's Telus ICS release by the way.

Originally Posted by Chochiwpg

I agree, I also find it buttery smooth as well. More so than other lauchers for some reason and I am not sure why.

On a side note I found an interesting trick with Nova Launcher while switching between ROMs. I have been running Nova Launcher for a while, but at one point I was using CM9 and I backed up the app through Titanium Backup. When I switch my ROM to a TW based ROM and then restore the Nova app with data through Titanium backup, I was able to keep all the icons from CM9. So the dialer, contacts, messaging, camera, calendar, calculator, gallery etc etc kept the CM9 AOSP themed icons. It's pretty cool, take a look.

I am currently running TDJ's Telus ICS release by the way.

Nice. I'm sure peeps running CM9/TW would find that to be a good feature. I had to do a ton of workaround to get AOSP icons on ICS.

feeling holo hd plus better

fling to delete

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What exactly does fling to delete refer to?

Originally Posted by rubiksmoose

What exactly does fling to delete refer to?

You know when you have an app or a widget on one of your home screens? Usually you would have to tap and hold the app/widget and drag it to the trash or click delete. Not in Jellybean. You can tap and hold the app/widget and then just fling your finger across the screen and it will fly off the page for you.

Sorry I am an idiot. In Nova Settings Look and feel section there is an option for Icon Theme. If you choose default it will have your default apps theme. If you choose Stock Jellybean, then it will have the AOSP themed apps. My mistake, had nothing to do with titanium backups I made. Sorry about that.

Does anyone who has used the new beta Apex compare the 2? That is what I'm using.

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Where can I get beta apex?

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