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[Nova Launcher] plapic:
After creating a chrome webpage link shortcut to the home screen and dragging into a nova folder containing apps when I now try and drag that folder into another folder containing apps it pushes the receiving folder away.

If I add the folder with the link via the folder menu method the link works until I delete the original folder that remains on the home screen.

This appears to be a bug.
[Nova Launcher] FredericaH:
using it for quite some time, the only thing im kinda unhappy about is that i cant uninstall from home screen, i need to go to the all apps tab for this
[Nova Launcher] jcmm11:
Go to Settings:Look & feel:Popup menu then check "Uninstall" under the Home screen column. You can then uninstall by long pressing the icon on the home screen.
[Nova Launcher] FredericaH:
oh thank you very much! :) :good:
[Nova Launcher] kubalav:
"Because of it's use of the READ_SMS and READ_CALL_LOG permissions it is no longer welcome on the Google Play Store. You can still download the APK here."

TeslaUnread
[Nova Launcher] hyborian:
I prefer the Dynamic badges, I have hundreds of unread sms and many missed calls, Tesla Unread shows all of them.

Google is slowly taking over, soon Android will be like iphone, might as well switch back to iphone when that happens lol. Can't be beat if you just want to use the phone and not fiddle with it.
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
Kinda defeats what android is all about, doesn't it......but if you want to give up and return to iPhones, feel free - here is not really the place for these discussions or moaning about Google

It is what it is, and the new unread counts in novas latest beta actually do work great for me, where as Tesla was a bug filled error fest that stressed everyone out.

I'm glad it's gone.
[Nova Launcher] hyborian:
I'm not moaning lol, that was a joke you did not get, that's alright. I can't afford Iphones anyway, they keep on getting more expensive.
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
Ok. I got the joke.

Sorry for the confusion.

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I've just purchased an Alcatel 3V Spectrum running Oreo

https://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_3v-9004.php

One thing I've noticed in under 12 hours usage that whatever wallpaper I set in Nova through Nova/Google photos/Google wallpaper or KLWP the device keeps reverting back to the device default wallpaper.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Edit

After further tests, it is apparent this is also happening on other launchers like Hyperion and Lawnchair V2.

Edit (2)

The nova Google companion doesn't work, but neither does Hyperion launchers companion (Hyperion dock)

The feed works on paphonbs modded pixel launcher and Lawnchair V2 though.

Does anyone know why this happens?

MTIA
[Nova Launcher] topcaser:
Hi, Iam trying to start an url link from a swipe gesture of one of my icons. But I can't find anything to access my bookmarks. I typically use Samsung Internet browser but chrome shortcuts aren't listed as well...

Gesendet von meinem SM-N960F mit Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] duckredbeard:
I think this gesture would be an interesting context. Perhaps going further to define what region and what direction?

I am a somewhat heavy user of Tasker and I appreciate when apps integrate with Tasker. Nova Launcher has been my preferred launcher since I found it. Don't have to explain why. I am currently in the Beta program.

I have an idea that could be of some interest. You already offer double tap+swipe, pinch in/out, two finger rotation, and other gestures. But I propose a few gestures that may be more intuitive.

Swipe in from lower right edge, swipe in from upper left edge, swipe in from center right edge, etc. A screen edge could be defined by halves or thirds? These would be easier to use that some of the two-finger gestures like the pinch in/out or two finger rotations.

I use a somewhat newer app called "Edge Seek" that allows a user to adjust brightness or volumes by swiping along the edge of the screen. The user adjusts the sensitivity and thickness of the detection area. This could be done in your app to make a new gesture?
[Nova Launcher] jcmm11:
No devs read this thread, it's uses only. Use the contact option in Nova settings
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
Any reason to use tesla unread now that they implemented numeric badge in the main app?

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] patrickdrd:
I've read in another forum that you can if you want,

it should be useful because their new implementation tracks only notifications (just like google ordered),

that's the reason I'm sticking to 5.5.4
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
That's correct and up to you and anyone else that wants to do that, but nova are warning that Tesla unread may interfere with the new implementation on the new nova 6.0 betas and may cause the unread counts to not work at all - as a handful of users have been reporting already.

Just a heads up.
[Nova Launcher] misscandy:
I'm having a problem with Nova prime since a couple of months ago (probably since I upgraded my S8 to pie).

Basically sometimes when I go back to home (after I close an app in recent apps) the screen freezes for like 3-5 seconds.

It's really annoying. Can you help me?

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I'm having a problem with Nova prime since a couple of months ago (probably since I upgraded my S8 to pie).

Basically sometimes when I go back to home (after I close an app in recent apps) the screen freezes for like 3-5 seconds.

It's really annoying. Can you help me?
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
Use "contact support" in novas settings to report this.

No one from nova uses this thread so won't read it or be able to help you.

But if the issue started just after your pie update, I would suspect the update is at fault not nova, plus if its any consultation, My Samsung J6+ updated to pie and one ui over a week ago and doesn't do that - nova works perfectly fine.
[Nova Launcher] guma55:
When I get a call the dialer disappears and it's on the status bar showing green colour and I have to click it to bring back up..anyone know how to solve this please. On stock launcher nothing happen so its Nova fault. Oneplus 6.
[Nova Launcher] Stone 13:
my first time trying nova launcher as part of AOKP and I love the extra customizations. I'm running beta 13 and I've noticed a delay on the app drawer button compared to the stock launcher, at times it's temporarily unresponsive. Does anyone have a solution for this?
[Nova Launcher] Dburgessme2:
Well, I see now that the text I'd there in portrait but not landscape. From a quick glance on this thread, that may have been an issue on a past version. I'm hoping there is an easy fix or another quick update. If I could find beta 12, I'd go back for now.
[Nova Launcher] mhwarfield:
What's your desktop grid?

Menu -> Nova Settings -> Desktop -> Desktop Grid

If it's 5 x 4 (the default), try reducing that to 4 x 4 (which matches other launchers). I still get that problem in 5 x 4 but it's not present in the 4 x 4 grid now with update 13.
[Nova Launcher] d2k12:
Hi there. I have Nova installed on my SGS2 and my HP TP. On my SGS2 the Nova settings has and option for Width Margin but my HP TP does not. Is there a reason for this?

Thank you.
[Nova Launcher] The_GreenTree:
240 and 241 dpi are used for more screen real estate. Can do 6x6 and 7x6 grids without icons clumping together. I prefer 241 dpi because all the Google apps work correctly at this dpi (g apps don't size properly at 240) If you do these dpi changes the market doesn't function correctly saying that various apps are incompatible. There is a permanent fix for the market compatibility using LCD density modder pro app. I can speak first hand that this market fix works.

Sorry for the long response in this forum about dpi, but this launcher works perfectly at the various dpi changes and nova users should know!
[Nova Launcher] nth0814:
i love this launcher, very nice!!!
[Nova Launcher] donj001:
Was very pleased with the beta 13 release. Nice feature updates. I'm very eager to continue testing this. Thank you for the work on this project

From my HTC "Creamed-Glacier"
[Nova Launcher] ssinisterss:
is there an option to have the touch buttons pop up on a custom rom? or is that only available if the dev allows it in the rom code?
[Nova Launcher] The Gingerbread Man:
I'm having kind of a bug with the dock on update 13. I have two docks and I have set infinate scroll and I get a 3rd blank one as I scroll though them.

Sorry about the size of those screen shots and not being the same size, its what tapatalk decided it wants to do.
[Nova Launcher] qaz2453:
Is there any way of getting the in-menu Widgets without rooting?

Or is it needed
[Nova Launcher] Zelig:
Yes, it seems to be well recognised bug that infinite scrolling does not work correctly when you only have 2 docks.

Same problem occurs with 2 homescreens.

Hopefully Kevin will fix it in the next update.

In the meantime, I have created a 3rd homescreen to avoid the bug and infinite scrolling works correctly with 3 homescreens. Perhaps you could temporarily create a 3rd dock.
[Nova Launcher] The Gingerbread Man:
Thanks for that, I didnt have time to read the last 40 pages since I last looked in this thread.
[Nova Launcher] orihuri:
My widgets are not refreshing at all.. After restarting the launcher they refresh once... Running aokp b19
[Nova Launcher] Articudos:
Me too..
[Nova Launcher] JLowe:
Sorry, perhaps for this dumb question, i searched but didn't find a solution for adding a folder on the homescreen.

I am using beta 13 with default theme, perhaps someone can explain this? Thank you for assistance!
[Nova Launcher] Jeroemaster:
Just put one app on another, and ... poof you have a folder on your homescreen .
[Nova Launcher] mufasobs:
Someone can tell me how to set the icons of wifi, bluetooth etc. in the status bar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoQ6ILpSKmI In 1:46 something like this.
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
Look for mods for your ROM in order to do that. Widgetsoid from the Market can also put toggles in status bar.
[Nova Launcher] 24601:
In-menu widgets is only when launcher is stored as a system app. In order to store launcher as a system app, you need to be rooted.
[Nova Launcher] ezio84:
Trying now on i9023 and ICS, great work.

Backup, widget and dock resizing, can change rows and columns in all windows, etc... Awesome.

Is there a way to import folders and shortcuts from the standard launcher?
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
This isn't likely to be novas fault..... it's more likely your device is not allowing the dialer to show in nova because the corresponding permissions haven't been given for the dialer to do so.

Are you using the stock dialer or another dialer btw?

There are NO other reports of this from any other one plus 6 users and no mention of this happening either from any other device user here or in other nova launcher support threads.

Check your dialer settings - I'm sure that should fix the issue.
[Nova Launcher] :
Nice Launcher

It has a good design and is very customizable, but i noticed that the latest version consume too much battery, i tested the free version from play store and it consumes like 3% of battery every 25 minutes, i tested an old version and it consumes way less

My phone specs are:

Hisense L675

Android 6.0

2200 MaH

1 GB Ram

Quad Core 1 GHz processor
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
Nova should not even show up in your device battery statistics but if it is you should try these things and report back on the difference it makes.

Remove any widgets you use as widgets will show up as nova using battery.

Turn off notification badges/dots/unread counts

Turn off the Google feed as the feed is notorious for draining ram and battery.

One other point to consider.

Nova say installing nova will not make a device drain battery or use more ram but a poorly optimised device will make nova use more battery and ram.

I can tell you in my personal experience that nova doesn't show up on my devices battery list and I keep a couple of android 6.0 devices laying around for this purpose.

Both show nova using less than 1% battery even using the Google feed.

My daily driver is an android 8.1 device whilst my "work" and second device runs an android 9 custom rom.

Neither device shows nova using any battery, as you can see from my screenshot.

Your device is unfortunately one of those "cheap" poorly optimised Chinese rip offs that are notorious for not working with launchers like nova.

I'm not being mean but the reviews for these devices are very poor.

there's plenty of information about that if you are prepared to look for it, especially on novas official channel.
[Nova Launcher] ultradj83:
Dears,

any suggestions to make the notification bar persistent?

With latest versions it is immersive and disappears in a few seconds.

Tks.
[Nova Launcher] BillGoss:
Try Nova settings>look & feel>show notification bar
[Nova Launcher] kos25k:
hello.on Redmi Note 5 with MIUI pie I can't set screen to turn off with custom action (double press homescreen) with root option when I choose root option,mobile freezes for about a minute and then nova launcher force closes.
[Nova Launcher] jr866gooner:
You might have more luck posting on their discord server. The support team is active there!
[Nova Launcher] maybeme2:
Where actually do you reach the developers of nova since they don't come here?
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
1. Use the "Contact Support" setting in novas settings.

2. Nova has an Official channel on discord.

(The link to discord is in nova settings, right at the bottom)

In both cases, you will be put in contact with Novas customer service manager, a guy named Cliff Wade.

Nova has only one developer, Kevin Barry, but he unfortunately does not answer users questions or makes any conversation with users in Novas official server or anywhere else.
[Nova Launcher] jr866gooner:
Via discord which is an app/platform typically used by gamers.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discord

Its handy to have for various applications and games for discussion and support.
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
I'm not sure if anyone here uses novas official channel on discord but I've just read a discussion from last week where Nova are requesting their users do not post about issues they have/report bugs or request features anywhere other than their Official discord server or via contact support in nova settings.

I understand newer nova users will not understand this forum is only a "user discussion" thread but I think it makes perfect sense as many users have been complaining about the advice they have got here or somewhere like Reddit and assumed they had been given official support from nova staff.........which is quite wrong!
[Nova Launcher] maybeme2:
I am sure you are correct. And it makes sense.

To avoid such confusion and reduce traffic would it make sense to change the thread title to 'unofficial, users .....'?
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
This was something Nova discussed whilst they were still using their Google plus community.

Kevin Barry at one time was quite active in nova forums all over but decided after a heated argument somewhere not to be part of such discussion and became quite reclusive - which I respect is his own choice, but if you look at the developers of Hyperion, Lawnchair and other newer and fresher launchers, their development teams are very active daily to support and help their users, where as nova prefers to have several rather aggressive and sometimes rude moderators to give users quite a hard time for asking questions or seeking support.

Nova does unfortunately have quite a bad reputation for this behaviour, and I've even been on the recieving end of these aggressive moderators, but I understand why they said these things a few days ago because there are so many people out there who see a nova forum and assume they will get help from nova directly.
[Nova Launcher] joegege:
Very impressive Launcher.

Very impressive Launcher. I have paid for it for my Google Pixel phone before.
[Nova Launcher] maybeme2:
OT.

Does anyone know if there's a similar support thread on XDA for Action Launcher? XDA search plus crashes every time I search for it.

Sorry for the ot.
[Nova Launcher] xdarthanonx:
Try Google.
[Nova Launcher] nani666:
Now that G+ is dead any social groups anywhere for discussion ❓
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
https://discord.gg/sVg9j4J

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[Nova Launcher] mkdante381:
I found bug:

Uninstall random app

App is on the list of applications

Why Nova launcher don't update list of apps?
[Nova Launcher] deadlast_28:
Seen "uninstalled" apps showing in app drawer as well, takes you to the apps playstore entry
[Nova Launcher] Dexter_prog:
how do I disable night/dark theme for nova launcher's widgets? I tried disabling night mode in nova, and it changed nothing:

S10 @ android Pie. Latest nova, stable version.
[Nova Launcher] BillGoss:
I've got the reverse problem. I have both Nova and Google Calendar set to Dark and yet the Calendar home screen widget is white.

I don't think Nova controls this. It's either the app providing the widget and/or the system theme.
[Nova Launcher] Dexter_prog:
Yes I realized it's androids night mode (samsung S10) changing this. Bummer
[Nova Launcher] bad1080:
i recall being able to open the "about app/app info" screen by tapping the app icon in the recent apps view. this isn't the case anymore, is this a setting i am missing or was it changed by nova/android?
[Nova Launcher] KapilKhandelwal:
Still works. It's "tap and hold", not just a tap
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
Hi, on my mother redmi note 7 with nova and tesla unread when I swipe out a notification the badge on the app icon disappears. But on my galaxy A8 the badge remains since I open the app and visualize the notification. There an option to choose the behavior? I cannot find it...

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
Don't use Tesla unread.

Nova has got unread counts built in now, and Tesla unread has been discontinued.

The correct mode of operation and clearing a badge / unread count is how the redmi note 7 is working.

Swipe the notification or the app with the notification and the badge or unread count will disappear.
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
Thanks

For tesla, I first try to use only nove but it didn't shown any badge, after installed tesla unread start showing them

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
You need nova prime for the unread badges to work - it's a paid feature unfortunately
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
I've also nova prime, idk why it didn't work. Maybe I'll try again to uninstall tesla and see if onli nova works

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Need to enable it in settings and choose what badge you want to use.

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[Nova Launcher] dallasnights:
Telsa Crashes on the latest Outlook app hope there is. A fix

On oneplus 7 pro rooted
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
I also know this :asd: I'll try again :sisi:

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] priyaksana:
It's just because of deep clean xiaomi. Once you clear it from notifbar then the badge cleaned too.
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
I just read on reddit that the built in badge option on nova stick to the Google rules and can only count the notification so if you swipe out the notification the badge disappear (like on the xiaomi, but with every phone)

Is it true?

Since I use a lot the badge without the notification, for example with silanced group, I'll stick with tesla unread never a problem recently..

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
I tried to help you on Reddit and you didn't believe me !

Yes it's true!!! :eek:
[Nova Launcher] the stranger94:
I thought that when you were talking about swipe you were speaking for xiaomi, my bad, I misread. [emoji28]

Anyway, a motivation to stick with tesla unread since it'll stop work... :sisi:

Tapatalked with A8 2018
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
It's ok, no worries.

That works for all devices using nova and it is explained in much greater detail on Novas official channel, although I appreciate not everyone uses discord and won't know about these things.

Unfortunately if you or anyone else wants to know any official announcements or explanations for feature changes, it's always best to goto discord as nova no longer operate here or on Reddit, or anywhere else apart from their discord server these days, so asking in Reddit or XDA won't get you an answer from nova themselves if that makes sense?

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There's no fix as Tesla has been discontinued and taken off the playstore by Google because it doesn't work to Googles new notification regime.

Whilst nova allows us to continue to download and use Tesla, they do not support it any longer.

Anyone reporting issues with Tesla to nova is being advised to stop using it - and move to novas built in system which just so happens to be a prime feature........
[Nova Launcher] chanh2018:
Why Nova trying to connect to amazon server?
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Just about every app does. Amazon is in control of some of the best cloud analytics out there. Almost as good as Google depending on what you are looking for.
[Nova Launcher] xdarthanonx:
Turn off Error & usage reporting. My firewall doesn't pick up any activity from Nova.
[Nova Launcher] chanh2018:
don't know what firewall app you're using, but for me, with NoRoot Firewall app, it still detects the outgoing to amazon server even I disable the "Error & usage reporting" in Advance section of Nova
[Nova Launcher] maybeme2:
Why is anyone with a firewall allow internet access to Nova? I've used Nova for years and have always blocked its internet and data access. (See attached). Nova does not need access to function. It only uses it to spy on you.
[Nova Launcher] xdarthanonx:
AFWall+. Maybe try restarting Nova after changing the setting?

Edit: I do have a modified hosts file

http://sbc.io/hosts/alternates/fakenews/hosts

http://sbc.io/hosts/hosts

https://hosts-file.net/ad_servers.txt
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Yes, because the devs over at Nova have nothing better to do than to "spy" on you... Kevin Barry the dev of the most popular launcher on the planet is actually mining your data and selling it to Russia, because they are really into what porn you watch on your phone... It's a giant conspiracy that runs deep in android...

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[Nova Launcher] chanh2018:
Wow....is this for real? I'm gonna uninstall this....being using it for years, how much my personal info has been sent?
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
100%

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[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
After laughing and climbing back into my chair while wondering why Russia just did not ask to see my collection ...

I block Nova and any app or service that does not require internet access to do what I need, and this works fine for me. That being said Nova does seem to be more chatty than other apps even when considering that it is running all the time in the background while other apps may not be. I would ignorantly assume that this is just part of Nova's lack of concern for what users like; but then again I'm one of those folks who still uses the 3.3 versions of Nova whenever I can, except on the LOS 15.1 device I'm using at the moment which has dragged me kicking and screaming into newer versions of Nova. :silly:

[EDIT] Disclaimer, I'm not intending to awaken the old debate about Nova's support style and what was lost from the old versions. After all, I am using the new version on 2 devices and the older version on 2 devices. I'm just speaking to the level of internet chattiness.
[Nova Launcher] virganda:
One of my favorite must have apps... Bought premium a years ago and satisfied until now... Thanx dev