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[Nova Launcher] Echelonex:
I bought Nova Prime since its the Launcher that suits best my needs. but i have only one major problem with it...:/

When i swipe left or right on my Nexus 4 in app drawer...there is a lag before drawer actually starts moving.

For example, i want to swipe left, if i start swiping, i have to swipe for about half a cm before drawer starts moving. (similar to that pinch to zoom delay on Nexus 4 in browsers).

Can it be fixed pls...? Here is the video of problem: http://youtu.be/1tgoH3yDBco

P.S. Other launchers dont have this problem. For example, Apex works really smooth but Nova is better for me overall and i payed for it.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
How much free memory (RAM) do you have left? Having a lot of running processes can seriously reduce performance.
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
I switched to vertical drawer style because of this very problem. No lag in vertical.
[Nova Launcher] Echelonex:
I always clean my memory after i use the phone more than 5 minutes, i block most apps from running in background. And i always have around 1.2GB of free memory. Its Nexus 4, it has 2GB of RAM and im using the fastest custom ROM available which it PSX ROM on kitkat 4.4.2. So the performance of the phone clearly isnt the problem especially since i dont have that lag in Apex launcher. And my phone is smooth no matter what am i doing with it or how many apps i run or anything, which is why this botheres me because its the only thing in this phone that seems to lag. :/

P.S. This problem also persists on homescreen.

It would be good if the Dev could just modify the launcher so that it cant start to move so suddenly like on a tense spring but rather that it has to gain some speed. Anything that will make the moving animation less "jumpy' like shown in video above.
[Nova Launcher] Polloos:
the best launcher ever! I love it
[Nova Launcher] kirbymaster101:
So, anyone else get a problem of Nova Launcher asking for default after every reboot?
[Nova Launcher] cmoG530:
Not every reboot, but yes.
[Nova Launcher] revolt1:
I had that on I think liquid smooth rom
[Nova Launcher] gd6noob:
Where does icon packs (.apk) install to on Nova? im theres a few Icons I would like to get and use them for my theme.
[Nova Launcher] SleemLDJ:
I'm getting major redraws on version 2.3 for my Xperia Z1 running android 4.3. Does anyone else experiences this?
[Nova Launcher] electricpete1:
I suggest to just leave it locked all the time. When you want to change something on your home screen, just long press to unlock (if you try without unlocking, it'll remind you). In the unlock dialogue box is a handy option which will automatically re lock it when the screen goes off.
[Nova Launcher] Fevves:
Yes you can, but not through the play store (you could, but then your friend would have access to your google wallet so better to say no then regret such decision later). Don't listen to the people stating you can't make a present to someone else as I did exactly that! I bought teh Widget Locker for my friend who couldn't purchase it, and then I relayed the authorization code to him so he's utmost happy ;)

Go to http://novalauncher.com/ and use PayPal option or contact Kevin, but I'm sure you'll manage on your own.

Cheers.
[Nova Launcher] asheehanjr:
I have the same issue. It happens when I change the desktop grid to 5x5, 7x7, or 9x9, Each one the folder seems to get smaller and smaller. I tried restarting Nova Launcher but, nothing happened with me. I'm on version 2.3 running on a Moto G with KitKat 4.4.2. any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] fousekis21:
Same problem here in galaxy s4... please fix it, it wii be a perfect launcher if u do
[Nova Launcher] kirbymaster101:
also, at least for me, going on google search makes this same behaviour too when I click home after I launch google search.
[Nova Launcher] Funky-kun:
I too noticed this behavior, and was under the impression that it is a feature, and not a bug. By having this, you can avoid moving the screens/drawer then you tap and then move your finger a bit by accident. In any case, older versions of Nova didn't have this behavior, so I assume it was an intentional change. At first it really bothered me, but now I don't really notice...
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
Guys what do, i had fc with nova using Art ..delet it and want to install again ..got this error

i tried to delet from data/data but with no success, after reboot folder comes back.

:confused:
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
I may be wrong but I don't think nova works with art yet.

Bat cave One
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
i can't tell for sure, but some confirmed that it IS working :/

i noticed that when i go to the data/data folder the premission on the upper bar states R/W ....even so i change it it stays like this.
[Nova Launcher] neerajvd:
Working perfectly fine on CM11 with ART enabled. :good:
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
well there u have it :thumbup:

any idea why i cant install??? Somebody?
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2027663

Edit: Nevermind, I see that you're already trying to delete the folder in /data/data...
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
ART really isn't a stable runtime yet, and is known to cause serious issues with some chipsets. For the moment, Dalvik is really the only option, but if you have the time, Dalvik can be made to perform faster and more efficiently than ART anyway. :)
[Nova Launcher] TziMmysGr:
Ohh, best really answer. I thought that if locked from there, I should every time go to settings to unlock it. Well done sir, thank you!!!!
[Nova Launcher] VaksenDK:
Oh yes it sure is, I can confirm. (Nexus 4)
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
tell me more about this super dalvik! :D
[Nova Launcher] saintsimon:
I have widget refresh problems with Nova Prime 2.3 on my rooted Note 3 with JB 4.3. Often, all the widgets stop showing any changes despite accepting inputs. I have to restart Nova in its settings to revive the widgets again.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I'll be home in a few, and I'll get you the thread link. Basically, there's a dalvik and bionic mod that enables the runtime to be just as fast and efficient as ART, without risking app breakage. It looks interesting enough for me to add it to my ROM. :D

Here's the Dalvik-bionic thread... Make sure you read the OP carefully before attempting to mess with anything. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537299

And here's a thread, dedicated to the ART vs dalvik discussion. I found it very informative. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2516646

Hope this helps! :)
[Nova Launcher] bush2088:
widgets are disappearing after reboots and are replaced by greyed out areas with the words"tap to restore widget" WTF
[Nova Launcher] fernandezhjr:
I had this happen to me when I installed a lockscreen that was clashing with Nova.
[Nova Launcher] bush2088:
ok ill try disabling my lock screen and see if it helps.

nope...didnt work...
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
^^Do you guys have dynamic widget async enabled?
[Nova Launcher] fernandezhjr:
I had to uninstall mine, but it may not necessarily be your lockscreen. It could be another app or mod that is clashing with Nova or maybe not even that. Just something to look into.
[Nova Launcher] MrKaon:
It works perfectly with ART, I'm using it more than a month now.
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
This all depends. As I had the same issue when I tried to use ART on my HTC one. While it is still alpha I dont think anyone that is using ART should report any issues with apps until they test it out on Delvic.
[Nova Launcher] illa215:
I came in here to ask about the same thing, hoping someone knew of a solution

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Where is this setting?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
It's located under the Labs menu. Go into Nova Settings, and hold the volume down rocker until it pops up.
[Nova Launcher] illa215:
Okay got ya! I thought the labs menu was removed. I'll play around with those settings and hopefully it'll fix the issue. Thanks for the help!
[Nova Launcher] Broken Hope:
I still have an issue where if I delete an app that's inside a folder the icon doesn't get removed unless I restart Nova, I'm using a Galaxy Nexus on Android 4.3
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
I have a suggestion!! When u pick an app from the App drawer and move it to the homescreen the screen move a bit away, which lets u jump easy between to screens.

But when an app is picked from the homescreen nothing change and it's kinda harder to move apps from screen 1 to screen 2

from homescreen:

from App Drawer:

i suggest that u add that for homescreen too
[Nova Launcher] alexpraga:
Navbar transparency in xperia 4.3 please! This was available in 4.2. What have changed? Thanks!

Sent from my Xperia Z
[Nova Launcher] Damian2013:
I take it it's not possible to have Google now on the home screen like gel?
[Nova Launcher] Nucleotide:
Does anyone know if Nova is still being developed? Haven't seen a new beta or a new release in a while nor has kevin posted since 12th Nov 2013.
[Nova Launcher] Nos_20:
I have a little problem with icons. I have a i9100 running SlimKat 4.4.2.

I am using the Xposed framework with the Xtheme engine.

When I select the theme it applies correctly. I reboot and everything is working, apart from the icons. They don't change.

If I use a different launcher the icons change to the themed icons from the Xtheme. It is only Nova that doesn't change the icon.

Anyone know how I can get them to change along with the Xtheme?

Sent From My Galaxy S2
[Nova Launcher] kevinkoo:
I created Vote here, plz kindly vote for this request~

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...rt-sony-xperia-transparent-status-and-navigat
[Nova Launcher] natezire71:
It's pretty safe to assume no new features are in development. Nova launcher is only ever updated when a new version of Android is released. Kinda lame.
[Nova Launcher] Nucleotide:
What? It was being updated continuously at one point, regardless of new Android versions. Betas were also coming through all the time.
[Nova Launcher] natezire71:
Yeah, at one point. I mean, look at how many updates there have been in the past month, past two months? I love Nova Launcher--I use it on my N7. It's just a shame no new features are being put in.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
What new features do you suggest adding, that would make Nova markedly better?? :what:

Just because Kevin doesn't update as often as you guys would like, doesn't mean that development has stopped or that no new features are being worked on. Those are both incredibly ignorant assumptions to make.

I'll tell you when development slowed down... It was when Google stopped allowing beta updates, unless they were pushed via a Google service. We (the closed beta testers) got new versions regularly, and helped Kevin out, by pointing out bugs, taking logs, etc. The second Google changed their policy, Nova's private beta (and all of its testers) became irrelevant. That forced Kevin to locate bugs, and develop fixes on his own, without the aid of 20-30 more people to lend a hand... And no, Kevin isn't going to read this thread for bug reports, because very, very few people do them properly.

Since then, yes, development has slowed... But each release is significant, and brings additional fixes or functionality. A word to the wise though - just because Nova isn't updated on your schedule, doesn't mean it's not being worked on... This isn't LauncherPro we're talking about here. :rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] natezire71:
There are a ton of feature suggestions on User Voice. I'm not saying it needs to update often--but really, I would think a launcher updates more often then when a new version of Android comes out...
[Nova Launcher] Nucleotide:
So every other developer can manage to push out betas fine via the Play Store, even closed betas where only a select few people receive it, but kevin is unable to do that? Seriously, before you go flying off the tree on some rampage, get a clue! If you'd like some advice on how to set this up properly, I'd be happy to help. :good:

I'm not suggesting any new features, nor was I saying Nova is dead or otherwise. I still use Nova to this day and it's rock solid. Been using prime on my phone and tablet for a long time now.

I was asking a simple question - whether or not Nova was still in development or not. A simple yes or no answer would have sufficed rather then the garbage you just posted accusing everyone of being incredibly ignorant.

If you actually know more then the rest of us, how about getting of your high horse and being useful? How about sharing some of that information with us mere mortals and no other then concerned/interested users?

:rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
I thought I had read that Kevin had a baby recently. If so, that could account for a slow down.

Nevertheless, I think he has always been real cautious in adding to Nova. Personally, I am very thankful for that, as it remains a lean and highly functional launcher.

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
User Voice was a great place to post feature requests back in the day, but it's a śhït show now. Apparently, users (not talking about you directly) want

Nova to become Go Launcher or Apex, which isn't going to happen.

I think slower updates are indicative of Google "getting it right" on the launcher front for once. The GEL (Google Experience Launcher for those who don't know) has a competitive advantage with the closed source Google Now screen. Third party developers are killing themselves to replicate the feature, and - for the most part - they're failing. Kevin has always been very meticulous with his builds, and KK presents a new wrinkle that he has to work around. Give him some time, and he'll give us his best effort...He always has. :)

Calm down chief, and don't get your panties in a bunch. I never claimed to have greater insight into the development of Nova than anyone else. I was simply stating facts, and informed opinions, which have been gleaned over time, testing Nova from its Alpha stage.

I said that your ASSUMPTION that Nova was no longer being developed, was ignorant... I didn't call YOU, yourself an ignorant person...there's a difference.

As for your "flying off the handle" accusation... Please... A launcher isn't anything to get worked up about. I defended a fellow developer, who makes a great product, and was being unfairly questioned, end of story... :confused:
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
THANK GOODNESS. Go Launcher is a kitchen sink of a mess. It even left a gazillion directories with junk, when briefly I tried it and uninstalled it. I appreciate Nova's stability, and when it had to implement the transparent bars for KitKat it came through very quickly, first with beta apk's right here on XDA, and soon after on the Play Store, so I was very happy about that! Nova rulez!

GEL for me is rather questionable, if anyone really wants the exact GEL behavior they might as well install GEL and not a custom launcher.
[Nova Launcher] fracama87:
I'm agree with you guys...sometimes we miss updates just because all us like new things...

But Nova is years ahead all other launcher (I mean the classic launcher obviously thing like themer is all another thing)

Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Agreed. Kevin implemented transparency months before KitKat was even released, just to pacify Xperia (and some SMS) users. To me, that means he listens to his users, because he could have waited.

GEL is decent, but the Google Now screen is too iOS for my liking. Of course, I won't protest if Kevin codes a similar feature into Nova, as long as it's an option users can disable if they wish. :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] blackhand1001:
I personally am glad nova has kept the launcher2 base and hasn't moved to launcher 3. Launcher 3 is still messy and definitely is not made for tablets.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
What's launcher2 and launcher3 ?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Launcher 2 is what you're used to... A classic and static homescreen grid and layout. In essence, Launder 2 is every launcher that pre-dates KitKat. The GEL launcher (stock on Nexus 5) is Launcher 3...It's retained the grid, but the layout has changed to include the Google Now page. It's a break from tradition, which isn't necessarily bad, but it's different enough to have users questioning. That's the best I can come up with honestly... Hope this helps clarify things for you. :)
[Nova Launcher] pkelly517:
I hear Fede should have that re-write out any day ?
[Nova Launcher] JRJ442:
Yeah he tweeted that it was coming like 10 months ago. Lol
[Nova Launcher] carmina:
hi there :)

I have a question:

is it possible to have the dock in a resolution greater 128x128 and not-quadratic (for example 240x72, so that i do not have to stretch my painting)?

When i try to insert a png as background für the dock, it always becomes ugly blured.

Thank you for your idea
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Pretty good idea... Even well made dock images (eg. Dreamlyfe stuff) seems pretty low-res on Nova. Until Kevin gets around to it, you could probably edit your png files in Gimp (free editing software), and get slightly better results. :)
[Nova Launcher] paradoxiumwind:
Could anyone perhaps advise on what the optimal settings would be in the Labs sub-menu for the purpose of making sure widgets are loaded as quickly as possible, as there are many different widget settings in there and I'm not really sure what the best would be for that.
[Nova Launcher] yozh1717:
TeslaUnread stopped working with Hangouts for some reason..

Nexus 4, 4.4.2, Nova Prime.

Can anyone confirm this?
[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
Still holding out for a proper label font size control...
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
It worked for me on 4.4.2 on my Galaxy Nexus, but since getting my N5, I can confirm that the notification doesn't show. It isn't a huge deal for me, since I use a different app for messaging, but it's still something that should be corrected.
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Update? New beta?

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[Nova Launcher] fracama87:
We can't receive beta for Nova launcher anymore...

Inviato dal mio Galaxy Nexus utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] crnkoj:
Hi, I have an HTC one with official 4.4.2 and for some reason scrollable wallpaper won't work on nova launcher prime. I tried go launcher and there it works. Any recommendations what it could be, that nova wallpaper scrolling doesn't work? Thanks
[Nova Launcher] topcaser:
I am wondering why Kevin doesn't update the thread's title any more. Maybe he has abandoned the thread?

Sent from my Note 3
[Nova Launcher] TornadoF6:
Last i read,he was having time off for a new baby?

Sent from my Aussie style HTC One
[Nova Launcher] destinydmm:
Unacceptable!!! LOL

????? congrats to [MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION] !
[Nova Launcher] EMSpilot:
Nova Launcher 2.3 decompile Squashed!!!!

Gents,

I have been working on this for literately hundreds of hours. I had to fix hundreds of xml's to make this work.

This is Nova Launcher 2.3.3 that you can now successfully decompile and compile.

Now we can all Mod and Theme Nova Launcher!!!

Enjoy!!!

Please don't forget to hit THANKS!!!! Please do not re-post this. I will place it everywhere it needs to go soon!!!

Links:

Nova Launcher Stock this version you simply copy to your phone or sd card and install as a normal APP. NovaLauncher_2.3

Nova Launcher Stock: 2.3 this version is the newest stock so Play Store won't say update Nova: http://d-h.st/1q1 Also has Google Kit Kat

Nova Launcher Stock 2.3.3 Beta: http://d-h.st/oYW Flashable zip. Do a backup from within Nova. Uninstall Nova then flash.

Nova Launcher Purple Green: http://d-h.st/Kg4
[Nova Launcher] EMSpilot:
Text Colors

Check out this thread to change text colors:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49998019
[Nova Launcher] donalgodon:
[MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION],

Starting with KitKat on the Samsung Note 3, third party apps do not have permission to write to external SD.

Can you make an update that allows us to grant this permission via SU? As it is now, we cannot save prefs to external SD, only internal.
[Nova Launcher] blacky305:
wallpaper scrolling

i have the HTC One, and before the 4.4.2 update i was able to use the wallpaper scrolling. It used to have the force option but not anymore. I would select "YES" but no results. Can somebody remedy this problem.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Just curious but is there a strong reason to save to external SD? They take very little space, no?
[Nova Launcher] donalgodon:
I do that mainly in case I have to format the internal SD after a flash or some catastrophic issue. I don't want to loose the backup. As it stands, I can copy the files back and forth manually, but it's a PITA to have to set up the config manually and/or move the backup to internal form external manually before importing it again.
[Nova Launcher] MrKaon:
Probably the ideal way would be adding cloud backup solution to Nova launcher.
[Nova Launcher] 7sen:
flash it now thanks ;)
[Nova Launcher] JohnnyEpic:
Decided to try Apex because of the lack of response from developer at the moment. I understand he had a baby. I had four of them. I also paid for this app and every app he has available with a price tag.

I just feel an update/response to what is going on should be said. Just my opinion. Perhaps when thngs are moving again I'll check it out. But until then.. Best of luck with the kid [MENTION=1372738]teslacoil[/MENTION]
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
Kevin did enough with Nova launcher to deserve a break for a while. What is wrong with Nova right now that makes you feel Kevin isn't doing enough? I'm just saying if it's not broke, why fix it? Also, why Apex? I'm using Apex too but not because I think there is something wrong with Nova. I'm using it because I like switch to

different launcher because using the same launcher over and over is boring.

Post with Tapatalk 4; send from my Slimbean powered Pantech Burst.
[Nova Launcher] mioop:
best luncher ever, thanks
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
You seem hungry, don't you? :D
[Nova Launcher] Lownita:
Is there a way to get the big icons in appdrawer that I have on GEL? I like em..
[Nova Launcher] dmatik:
Nova Settings - > Look & Feel - > Icon size
[Nova Launcher] MPL92:
Any chance for update? Maybe someone know how to make statusbar more darker (like in trebuchet)? In Nova statusbar is lighter than others.

This is what I mean.
[Nova Launcher] :
In nova settings there is an option for lock desktop (so you cant change anything). Can i do a shortcut for this somehow? I want to enable and disable this option eg by pressing an icon. Thanks,
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
If desktop is locked, long press on the desktop until you get the " Desktop is Locked" dialogue, then long press on the lock symbol to unlock.
[Nova Launcher] drgreenth:
I just have to ask as prime user that is nova development stalled or just a bit slow?

Lähetetty minun GT-I9300 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
[Nova Launcher] Guido83:
what hapened to the option to force scrollable background? can`t find it anymore
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
Nova Settings> Desktop> Wallpaper Scrolling
[Nova Launcher] Guido83:
but there i can only chose off, on and reverse. on earlier version ther was also the possibility to chose "force on" and this was the only option which works on the htc one
[Nova Launcher] Marcovanbasten:
Big up for this launcher, I use it for more than one year!

Envoyé de mon Nexus 7 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] kersh:
I am using a low dpi settings in my phone so the icons in nova are small, when I increase the size, they are bigger in the home screen but still small in the drawer, can I change that and increase the size of drawer icons?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
You can, but the homescreen icons will also resize. There isn't an independent control for one or the other.
[Nova Launcher] Zekene:
Is there any way to hide the navigations bar? I have a nexus 5, im on nova prime and i have root.

_________

NeXus 5

32 GB

Black

Rootet

4.4.2