[APP][4.0+] Nova Launcher
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Thebear j koss
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Probably not. But you will not get an answer here. Nova devs abandoned this forum over 10 years ago. Nova devs can be contacted within app settings.
Is true the Nova devs left xda. But you can easily contact them by using their discord channel.
I also think that Xiaomi try hard to make you use their native launcher.
Cheers
Thebear j koss
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That's what I meant when I said in app. It's against XDA protocol to tell users to go to a different platform. Like you wouldn't tell a customer to go to adidas if you worked for Nike.
Ok, got it. Although the example doesn't befit xda very closely ...That's what I meant when I said in app. It's against XDA protocol to tell users to go to a different platform. Like you wouldn't tell a customer to go to adidas if you worked for Nike.
Thebear j koss
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Yeah, I agree but I just had a discussion with a mod about directing users to other sites/forums and they try to avoid links and names to other sites. This thread should've been shut down when Kevin left XDA in 2013 I think.
Recently bought the Pixel 7 Pro and of course installed Nova (8.0.3) again. However, few issues/questions:
* Double tap to turn off screen doesn't work (can't turn on the accessibility option).
* Can't enable notification badges because unable to set notification access.
Am I missing something somewhere?
* Double tap to turn off screen doesn't work (can't turn on the accessibility option).
* Can't enable notification badges because unable to set notification access.
Am I missing something somewhere?
Thebear j koss
Senior Member
Why can't you turn on accessibility access?Recently bought the Pixel 7 Pro and of course installed Nova (8.0.3) again. However, few issues/questions:
* Double tap to turn off screen doesn't work (can't turn on the accessibility option).
* Can't enable notification badges because unable to set notification access.
Am I missing something somewhere?
Nova is greyed out.
Did you set it as as the launcher by default? Did you give it administrator rights?
Thebear j koss
Senior Member
Go to system settings. Apps. Nova launcher. 3 dots top corner. Turn on restricted access. Done.
Thebear j koss
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Glad you got it.OmgThought the dots were "Help" or something like that.
Thanks! Happy now!
This must be a device-specific or OS-specific setting.
On my Pixel 5 running Android 11, I don't have any 3-dot item at the top (nor anywhere on the page) when I select Settings=>Apps=>Nova Launcher.
Yes, where this feature is placed on the UI varies from a device to another, also can be launched through an app like Activity Launcher.
Yes, all is there.Omg
Thanks! Happy now!
Thebear j koss
Senior Member
Device builds. Android 13+ added this security feature. Yours should always be accessible.
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2139Nova Launcher is a highly customizable launcher replacement based on the stock Android 4.x Launcher.
http://novalauncher.com/
Highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4+
Features include:
Custom Grid
Configure the rows and columns to fit all your app and widget needs.
Scrollable Dock
Keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
Scroll Effects
Enjoy eye candy when scrolling your desktop and drawer. Effects include Cube and Cardstack and more for Prime users.
Infinite Scroll
Never be far from your favorite page, loop through your desktop continuously.
Folder Icons
You can chose a background, preview style or even replace the whole icon.
Backup/Restore
Export your settings and layout before a wipe to quickly get back up and running.
Nova Launcher Prime Features (Paid version)
Gestures
Quickly start Nova Actions or Apps from gestures on the desktop, such as pinching, swiping or two-finger swiping.
Hide Apps
Keep a clutter free drawer by hidding never used apps.
Dock Swipes
Get more use out of your dock apps by setting swipe-actions
Additional Scroll Effects
Vote for features at the Nova Launcher User Voice. Search before posting a new feature request!
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You can access Nova Settings by App Drawer > Menu > Nova Settings or long-press in empty space and tap the wrench.
Permissions:
INTERNET/ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE/ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Optional & Anonymous error/usage reporting.
CALL_PHONE: Only used if you place a direct-dial shortcut on the homescreen.
Wallpaper/Vibrate/Status Bar : Standard Launcher functions
BIND_APPWIDGET: Only if installed as a system app or root. Required for adding widgets from app drawer.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Backup/restore and beta updates
Download links:
If interested in beta testing please join the beta community at https://plus.google.com/communities/103449253667195874971
then opt-in at https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.teslacoilsw.launcher and you will receive beta updates through the Play Store.
Play Store
Alternatively you may manually download the latest APKs
Release APK:
Nova Launcher APK
Beta APK:
Nova Launcher Beta APK
Theme Developers
Check out the example theme at https://github.com/teslacoil/Example_NovaTheme . Also consider adding "#Nova.Theme" to your Play Store description.384Please find the changelog and beta download links at http://novalauncher.com/beta/562.3beta1 Nov 11, 2013
- Kitkat scroll indicator (Settings > Desktop > Scroll Indicator)
- Kitkat folders (Settings > Folders > Light Background and Folder Background > Light Circle)
- Kitkat font (Settings > Look and Feel > Icon Font > Condensed, requires Android 4.1+)
- Kitkat app drawer (on by default, get the old style by long-press > Edit > tap the icon > Built-in)
- Transparent system bars on Kitkat (Settings > Look and feel > Transparent Notification Bar)
- Transparent nav bar on Moto X (Settings > Look and feel > Transparent Navigation Bar)
- Drawer tab indicator scrolls during tab change
- Drawer scroll indicator is relative to current tab
- Scroll indicators animate properly for infinite scroll
- Backup/Restore from external sdcard (on devices with sdcards)
- Fast scroll for vertical app drawer
- Fixes and optimizations
Join the Nova Launcher Beta G+ community, then opt-in .
Or Settings > Check for updates > Menu > Beta or Download the Beta APK
Older Versions:
Latest Stable APK: 2.2.3 Sep 17, 2013
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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.
532.1beta1 May 6, 2013
- BETA
- Edit icons and titles of apps in drawer
- Improved drawer group interface
- Ability to add drawer folders to desktop
- New icon and wallpaper picker
- Improved settings for adding new apps to desktop
- Support SGS4's transparent notification bar (Only on stock SGS4)
- Fix drawer not reflecting locale changes
- Fix for accuweather widget
- Optimizations and fixes
Settings > Check for updates > Menu > Beta or Download the Beta APK
Older Versions:
Latest Stable APK: 2.0.2 Apr 5, 2013
