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[Nova Launcher] mike.b93:
idk if this was mentioned already but i noticed that if i swipe, the homescreens scroll too far. so if i move my finger from far left to far right the home screens almost skips 2 pages.
[Nova Launcher] survivalist9167:
+ 2

Love this launcher..but i cant use it till it has this feature. Ill be using buggy go launcher till then..
[Nova Launcher] xXy3kXx:
you should put these instillation instructions

Install Nova Launcher on Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 Android Phones

Procedure to Set Nova Launcher as Default Launcher in your Rooted ICS Phone:

First up you need to Download the Nova Launcher APK file, Nova Launcher Zip and Nova Launcher Uninstall Zip in your computer and then connect the phone to the compute using the USB cable and then you will have to copy all the 3 downloaded files to your device’s SD Card.

Once you finish copying, you need to remove the USB cable and navigate to the place where you have placed all these 3 files.

Tap on the apk file which will install the Nova launcher. After this, you need to start your phone in the recovery mode. Please note that since the recovery mode differs for different devices, it’s difficult for us to mention in this article.

Once you enter into the recovery mode, select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” and then choose the Nova Launcher Zip file which you have placed in your phone.

Once you select the same, it will take less than a minute to update with the same. Now, once you install the same, you need to select the option of “++++ Go Back ++++” > “reboot system now” so that the device is re booted successfully.
[Nova Launcher] KBanause:
I would add that /system might have different mount commands on different phones. So it would be wise to manually mount /system before flashing zip file.
[Nova Launcher] 2manycells:
I second this request, Hiding an app without disabling it, and then being able to quickly unhide it with a shortcut key would be a great feature.

Currently, I can only find an app called, Hide it Pro, that allows you to hide an app. However for this feature to work you need to root your phone. I could not find any apps currently that allow you to do this without rooting your phone. : (
[Nova Launcher] tristan202:
Would it be possible ti incorporate this feature?

http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#patch,sidebyside,11239,1,src/com/cyanogenmod/trebuchet/Launcher.java

To make it switch orientation faster.

Thanks in advance.
[Nova Launcher] blackbearblanc:
Nothing happens when pressing Apps, for making a shortcut.

Does this occur at anyone else?

Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus
[Nova Launcher] JeffR714:
Just installed looks and feels great It picks up the things that the stock launcher doesn't have. I'm sure it will be excellent
[Nova Launcher] xlillo:
Use Nova Launcher as default in my 2 ICS phones (SGN and SGS), at now no one problem!

It run fast and very stable.

In my past flash to my SGS, I remove the defaul lancher and use only Nova Launcher.
[Nova Launcher] kimboinatl:
Been using this launcher as my default for a week or so. Very few problems, and very stable. I have les problems with it than I did with Launcher Pro and other launchers I've used in the past.
[Nova Launcher] jenablinsky:
Thanks, installed on CM9 for Teamhacksung build 12
[Nova Launcher] SouthernEvo:
Ok first off I love this launcher , Keeps it mostly stock looking with a few good tweaks involved . There is only one issue I keep running into . Every once in a while I will loose a page of apps from the app drawer . I can touch the screen and an app will launch so it tells me for some reason it isnt populating that part of the screen with the list of apps . Also happens from time to time when adding an app to one of the home screens . Im going to assume this is a bug that has been previously discussed . Besides that fast smooth and flawless besides the above mentioned issue . I can usually get the apps to repopulate if I jump back in the app drawer a few times . Overall the best way to get rid of that damn Google search bar LOL
[Nova Launcher] vaffanculo403:
Needs two things.

1. The ability to designate one screen as your main home screen.

2. Widget support on all 7 screens.

If those two things get added I'm all in...
[Nova Launcher] tom1l21:
I've tried that and even restarted nova and I'm still getting the issue.
[Nova Launcher] pooley:):
@all : For your understanding here is a powerfull feature for themers. With a little creativity you can do something nice and very light 100% theming all apps ! Imagine ! no long drawable.xml, appfilter.xml listing, searching for activities name... Here is an exemple (not to beat my own drums) see the mint beta icon pack. I themed 370+ icons with loooot of xml lines but with the 3 top feature iconback / iconupon / iconmask here is what I got :

ICONBACK

ICONUPON

ICONMASK

let's say this is the default icon of the apk on your phone :

in your appfilter you have :

<[B]iconback [/B]img1="iconback" />
<[B]iconmask [/B]img1="iconmask" />
<[B]iconupon [/B]img1="iconupon" />
<scale factor="1" />

you'll directly have something like this :

​

Please Kevin add the support for this feature in Nova !

FYI DennisXL (Apex) is considering to add this powerfull feature. But as I'm using Nova Prime I'd like to see it supported by Nova. please consider this.

Please vote for this feature here :

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...9562-please-add-iconmask-support-like-in-adw-
[Nova Launcher] tomcat84:
I have made a feature suggestion on feedback.novalauncher.com regarding my usage of the "Home2 shortcut" app... maybe there are other people who would like the same functionality integrated directly into Nova?

Here is the link:

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...ntercept-actions-like-double-tap-homebutton-t
[Nova Launcher] WinDroidGuy:
Did you add that here? http://feedback.novalauncher.com/forums/145180-nova-feature-requests might be easier to get done if there is a lot of requests :D
[Nova Launcher] patou75:
+1

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] pooley:):
Yep already done that here :

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...9562-please-add-iconmask-support-like-in-adw-

vote for me folks ! lol
[Nova Launcher] durangatang:
Would love the option to force app labels to one line, in the app drawer especially but also on home screens as well. This is possible in Holo Launcher.
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
Hi all :)

I've just purchased Prime and have two newbie questions:

1) I've renamed the "App" tab "Multimedia", hoping I could move some of the apps out of it into other tabs.

All I'm managing to do is making "copies" of the shortcuts, the "Multimedia" tab still contains all the apps. :confused:

2) I thought it was possible to use a gesture to turn the screen off (I can remember where I read that).

If it is, how?
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
1) Make sure the app is also "hidden" - that will remove it from the "main" tab.

2) Do you use AOKP? That has a gesture to lock screen, I don't think Nova does.
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
P.S: I'm using the transition "Outside Cube" in MultiPicture Live Wallpaper" and I'm surprised not to see the corresponding option in Nova.

I would have liked to synchronise both transitions, like I do on my Galaxy S2 using Go Launcher. :silly:

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Thanks, djmcnz. :)

1) So if I understand correctly, "App" is the main "repository" of all the installed apps shortcuts and cannot be modified but can be hidden.

2) Nexus 7 3G rooted, stock ROM, so I guess it's AOSP.
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
1) Yes, they can't be removed from "Apps" but can be hidden from that tab.

2) AOSP != AOKP - so I'm not sure where you had that gesture from, I don't think it's Nova but could be wrong.
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
If at all possible I'd rather hide the "Apps" tab, it'd be simpler. :)

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Apps cannot be manually sorted in the tabs?? :confused:

Bummer. :eek:

"Freezing" widgets. +1 :)
[Nova Launcher] rgawenda:
If you have any scripting interpreter (like Tasker, sl4a, etc), you can create a script with the commands:

input keyevent 26
input keyevent 82
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
Thanks, rgawenda. :)

Could this script be used as a ROM Toolbox command?

Edit: no, unless you want to crash ROM Toolbox. :laugh:

P.S: I've managed to find that keycode 82 corresponds to the menu button but what does 26 do?

Is there a list of keycodes somewhere?

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Cool, we can activate the Nexus 7 camera using the Nova Launcher "Activity" shortcut feature. :D
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
You could also install a screen lock app, then assign a gesture to that app.
[Nova Launcher] patou75:
I don't know why dev doesn't fix nav bar transparency issue. Since 3month lot of guy report this issue and no fix. With others launcher it works perfectly so why it didn't work here ? I can use an other because nova is the best (except that)

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] jomaxwel:
Question for the DEVELOPER can we only have this fixed if we submit it through the web site? If so then it should say in the OP that you don't take bug reports through this thread. And that its only for beta's and advertisement. Just saying.
[Nova Launcher] maciekbe:
Am I doing something wrong? Please take a look at attachment.

Tapatalk on SGS2 i9100

UHLPZ NeatRom Lite v3.6

Dorimanx 7.22, NELP4
[Nova Launcher] pooley:):
Did you try to reboot launcher ?

Sent from my toilets
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
Nav bar transparency on a Galaxy Nexus cannot be changed by a launcher as it is part of the systemUI. This can only be changed via ROM settings or themes.
[Nova Launcher] Quinny899:
What I assume he means is that the wallpaper only fills half of the navbar, leaving the other half black. Other launchers like apex, trebuchet and Holo HD don't have the issue. It's derived from the stock aosp having the issue I think
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
If it's a problem in stock, I doubt there's much that Kevin can do without being invasive and rewriting the wallpaper engine. Someone could submit a patch fixing the issue to AOSP though.
[Nova Launcher] maciekbe:
Actually it reverts to My Apps after this reboot :-\

Tapatalk on SGS2 i9100

UHLPZ NeatRom Lite v3.6

Dorimanx 7.22, NELP4
[Nova Launcher] nikulogical:
Not a problem in stock. The stock launcher works fine. It needs to be changed in nova.

Sent from my PARANOID ANDROID
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
By "stock" are you referring to an untouched, unmodified Launcher2, or to the "stock" Trebuchet launcher (from CM) that many ROMs use instead? I'm not doubting your claim...just making an observation that many ROMs do not use the real stock launcher, but replace it with Trebuchet instead, which would change the equation a bit.
[Nova Launcher] rgawenda:
Yes. 26 is "power", it may suffice on some ROMs but I think CyanogenMod has an option to unlock via menu, so I put those in my script so it (un/)locks
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
Thanks for the link, rgawenda, I appreciate it. :)

Thanks, scottjb, I did just that. :)

It's quite fun to switch the screen off (with "Old TV" animation) using a pinch in gesture. :laugh: :silly:
[Nova Launcher] Piccles:
You should check out LMT...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330150

Paranoid Gnex
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
There isn't even an option in Nova to set the wallpaper. Your ROM is failing to stretch the wallpaper vertically. Wallpaper issues are ROM based in regards to Nova.
[Nova Launcher] jomaxwel:
Wow, I'm sure the Dev appreciates your defending his app and all but it is a nova issue. It only exists when you run nova launcher. It doesn't replicate in other launchers including the stock launcher2 app. A launcher does a whole lot more then you know. Please people it IS a Nova issue and has nothing to do with a ROM or anything else. If you don't know ask and if you can't ask don't post.

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Yes stock as in the apk Google built for 4.2. Tested in a couple other launches as well seams Nova is alone in this bug. Obviously I can't test them all but the most popular are not effected.
[Nova Launcher] nikulogical:
both.

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... what are you talking about.
[Nova Launcher] patou75:
So how do you explain on other launcher (Apex, holo HD plus, primo launcher etc etc...) It works ? This is NOT causing by a ROM (I've tried all ROM available in my section ) but by Nova. And unfortunately they don't fix that. Issue has been reported a lot of time on XDA and their website, but no return...

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
I have a suggestion. :)

An optional gesture to be drawn inside the drawer to close it (a "C" maybe).
[Nova Launcher] 3elevenX:
Suggestion:

Is it possible to have a setting where you could change the color of the folder background? Or a setting to make it clear/see thru so the wallpaper in the background is shown?
[Nova Launcher] ketani73:
Is it possible to implement an option for customizing different dock designs like in apex (pro) or go launcher ?? I am a prime user & would really like this option to be implemented in future updates !!!

This option has been implemented in the latest sensational launcher called "Primo" , available on our XDA forum !!
[Nova Launcher] #illidan:
Anybody having issues with the swipe down gestures? All the others seems to work fine except the swipe down gesture. It works 1 in 10 times. I've tried the latest Play Store as well as beta version.
[Nova Launcher] Chlorophyll:
wowww...wat a bloody coincidence..s i had

jus now came here to complain abt my issue n found urs.but.for me swipe UP fx not working jus lik u said 1 in 10.

wen wil this issue be fixed.
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
Working fine here guys.. try doing a backup of your settings and widgets, then clear cache and data for nova and see if that helps

Try the swipe gesture before you restore your backup, then try it again after restoring and if it is apps working again you'll know it's a problem somewhere in your settings

Swyped from my Galaxy S3
[Nova Launcher] Chlorophyll:
s now working fine

done as u directed.now my SWIPE UP fx working.thanks dude
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
Happy to help :)
[Nova Launcher] #illidan:
I've put up a feature request for custom gestures like GO Launcher over here so please vote for it.

Brief: Custom gestures which can be defined & managed by the user to launch apps or shortcuts. For example drawing "B" would open your browser, "W" WhatsApp, so in & so forth while in the launcher itself. All user configurable so you can set it to do whatever you want it to do.

Bit of an extreme step but it work. Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] Sleepy!:
Guys, any way of backing up and restoring custom icon settings?

As far as I know, only layout is saved presently.

If I uninstall the app or restore from TI backup, I'll have to reset all the icon files. :(

This is a big hassle.

So please see if you can add an option to save icons...

Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
When I backup and restore using the Nova backup and restore function my icons get restored as well. I know this for sure since I just factory reset my N7 and set it back up a couple days ago. Make sure you're updated to the latest version of Nova: Nova Settings > check for updates > menu > beta.

To use Nova's backup and restore: Nova Settings > Backup and Import > Backup
[Nova Launcher] alpha beta gaga:
anyone use nova launcher with a vanilla android device? i've just got a n4 and wonder if there is any benefits/drawbacks if used together?
[Nova Launcher] SebaKL:
Hello guys

I'm sing Nova Prime on S3 (Jelly Bean).

Is there any way to disable that huge, vertical gradient, which shows when you reach end of desktop scroll?

The only way I found so far, is by adding "infinite scroll". I really don't like it, it's a very aggressive looking gradient,

with very unappealing outlines around.

Very much appreciate your suggestions.

best regards and great weekend ahead

Seba
[Nova Launcher] lsdream:
I don't think there is a way to do that
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
I haven't tried the proposed "fix" yet but I have a similar problem on a Nexus 7 3G (4.2).

Sometimes the swipe up gesture (toggle dock) is interpreted as the swipe down (show drawer) one. :eek:
[Nova Launcher] Chlorophyll:
s i had this sometimes

s rarely am having da same problem wen i swipe up da swipe down fx coming into play.this morn i had problem with swipe up so i cleared data n again restored pref settings then swipe up fx is normal but still sometimes da swipe up is coming out as swipe down fx.pls fix this.didnt expereince this wen i used in apex launcher
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
[Question]

Is there a way to remove the thin frame that surrounds each screen and appears when scrolling between them?

I'm using Multiple Live Wallpaper and it would look much better without it. :)
[Nova Launcher] Sleepy!:
I'm on the stable build...

Any major bugs in the beta?
[Nova Launcher] pooley:):
Your home effect transition must be tablet ... Just change it for another.

Sent from my toilets
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
It was indeed. Thanks, pooley:}. :)
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I've been running this on my GNex since I got it, and it's been great. For me, Nova is just as smooth s stock, and has the extra features that enhance the stock experience. No drawbacks at all IMO. :)
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
Not that I've come across personally.

Maguro | SlimBean | LeanKernel
[Nova Launcher] ddlooping:
Ok, I've applied the "fix" (cleared data and cache).

For a few swipes it was behaving quite erratically, ignoring gestures or applying the wrong action, but it seems to have settled now and works properly. :)

However, I hadn't realised I'd lose my widgets' settings. I now have to redo my Simple Calendar Widget setup (mainly appearance). :(

Next time I'll remember to create a backup. :o

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It's doing it again.

I can't find a pattern though. :eek:
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
A backup won't save widgets... you'll always have to set them up again :)

A backup will save your icons and general layout though, you'll just have grey boxes saying "tap to restore widget" which will keep the sizes, if your widgets have a save/backup settings, do that and when you're restoring you'll only have to tap "restore" and you're sorted :)

Other widgets, like pure grid calendar, have no backup feature and they're just a pain in the arse lol

Swyped from my Galaxy S3
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
Well f*** me sideways, I've been using that app for years and never noticed that!!

Thanks man :)

Swyped from my Galaxy S3
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
You can backup app settings using TI Backup and your widget settings will be restored.
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
I always use titty backup and it never restores my widgets

That said, I always batch restore everything so if it's restored the widget before the it restores the launcher, would that stop it restoring the widget inside the launcher?

interesting theory... might have to give that a test, thanks for bringing that up :)
[Nova Launcher] noellenchris:
Found a very tiny issue I'm having, if I open an app and then close the app, (returns to Nova home screen) and then swipe to change screens there is a very slight lag the first swipe. It then is smooth until I open another app. I've cleared cache and data, I've also since tried the beta's, I've changed to no wallpaper scrolling, I've changed all the animation types and speeds plus changed animation speeds in Developer options, I've also tried enabling the GPU for 2d and another GPU setting under dev options. I'm running JB stock rooted on the TMOUS SGSIII, I've also tried several diff kernels at diff speeds and GPU speeds.

I didn't have the issue on ICS, it started with JB. Anything else I can try? Oh, and I switch back to the TouchWiz launcher and it's smooth scrolling. Maybe it's just me, but maybe it's something dumb that I'm doing...Thanks

Noellenchris
[Nova Launcher] TStarGermany:
Would anybody be so kind to explain me, how I can tell Nova not to let any space between icons on the homescreen?

I know it CAN be done, SimiFolder creates homescreen icons that have no borders around them (No clue why Nova lets this happen but not with "selfplaced" icons)
[Nova Launcher] manuel_f2003:
It is good launcher but I have a lot of redraw. Please make an option to put it always on memory.
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
It won't restore the widgets themselves, but it will save the option config for most apps.
[Nova Launcher] khaytsus:
So you want your homescreen icons to be edge to edge, no spaces, no gaps, just one big blob of icons? Really?
[Nova Launcher] TStarGermany:
That is EXACTLY what I'd like to have. Thanks for clarification.

(Of course it would be even better when the margins for screen border/between widgets/icons horizontally/vertically could be edited in detail)

I read somewhere that Googl had "introduced" minimum(?) margins with the use of some ICS API .. I'm sure they wanted to do something good but enforcing such a thing on people is bad :ß I'd love to think custom launchers do good things when they give back that control to the user.
[Nova Launcher] #illidan:
My swipe down gesture is working pretty erratically while the swipe up gesture works perfectly everytime. After the fix it was working fine for a little while & then it starts confusing it with the swipe up gesture sometimes or it doesn't do anything at all. Seems like a bug to me. Would be help if other people report if there are bugs in gestures.

Either your hyper sensitive or your mind is playing tricks on you or you don't have enough RAM when Nova goes form cached to active that's causing the lag. I've just tested it & there doesn't seem to be any such lag. As you already know TW is a RAM hog. Did you try deleting the bloat apps in /system?
[Nova Launcher] noellenchris:
I only loaded TW to verify that I don't have any lag. I've ran Nova on a few devices, and I had Nova running perfect on ICS on my phone. And I'm nuts about killing/freezing useless apps. Someone else just posted the same issue in a JB thread for the TMOUS SGSIII. It's not a big deal, and our phones have 2g ram and I'm usually around 1g ram free. I'm sure it's something with how JB manages cached items but I will keep digging as it never happened on ICS. Thanks though for your ideas.

Noellenchris
[Nova Launcher] #illidan:
After some further testing I can confirm what your saying. I opened a bunch of apps like Opera, Facebook & Twitter while multitasking, then opened Nova & like you said there was lag. The first test was done with simple apps which weren't RAM hoggers so I'm sorry about the previous comment.

It lags in the first swipe only & after that everything is fine but again I'll stand by what I said about Nova going form cached to active causing the lag. Never tried Nova on ICS so unfortunately I can't comment on that part.
[Nova Launcher] Chlorophyll:
using latest version paid one

2day observed one thing.my sms/missed calls LED NOTIFICATION blinkers not working.am using UNREAD TESLA.

is this issue regarding unread tesla??pls reply

my mobile SEMC LWW wt19i (ICS 4.0.4)

earlier its working fine.
[Nova Launcher] bitbybit:
Apologies if this has been noted elsewhere, but the stock JB 4.2 clock widget display gets cut off when additional clocks are added to its configuration, as per the linked screenshot (Nova 1.3.4beta1). Stock and Apex (possibly others) hide additional clocks from being displayed unless they can be shown entirely within the given widget size, so by default, only the primary clock is shown on both launchers. Nova behaves differently and displays it almost like a scrollable widget (which it is not), cutting off the additional clocks. Hoping this is unintentional and can be fixed in a future update! Thanks!

Screenshot of issue