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[Nova Launcher] kendogc:
Hi, just had a few questions and hope someone can clear it up for me.

The questions are related to the permissions that Nova requests and the security risks with it.

When i add widgets to the homescreen, Nova requests that it can read all the data from the widget. Now I understand that the launcher needs to read the data in order to work and accept that, but can the developers read your phone data after granting the permissions? Same with the Google Now search widget, do the developers collect your search history and are able to read them?

I love Nova launcher, such a great app but the security on launchers is what bugs me a bit, we just don't know what the developers can read and collect from your phone.

Also just a request on the UI, would be great if the UI changed from the brownish, froyo type backgroud when you hold down a blank area of the home screen and get the "Add to Home screen" menu and all the relevant sub categories. It looks so Android froyoish and plain and ugly. Would be good if it had the same background like in the Google Launcher for Lollipop/Kit Kat. Is this something that can be changed?

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
From all my testing no they don't even store the data. The warning is mostly to let you know it can be done.

I would be more worried about your keyboard then the launcher. The keyboard can record everything you type. Take go keyboard for example. They were found to enclude a key logger into the app. That's why it is banned here.

If it did then I am sure someone would have found it by now as this is one of the most used launchers available.
[Nova Launcher] kendogc:
In regards to the keyboard, yes you are correct. That is why i only use the stock Android Keyboard (not that it means it is 100% safe, but i feel better using that than a 3rd party one). Same would go for iphone keyboard or any software keyboard out.

In terms of Nova being one of the most used, yes again that is why i am using it. Over 10 million downloads and very popular so you would think the devs would risk doing anything dodgy with your data. But again it is something that you just don't know i guess.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I certainly understand your concern, but in this case I can tell you that you have nothing to worry about. The only thing Kevin actively tracks (and it's something most good devs do) is the OS version that is receiving the most downloads for his apps. As Zelendel said, if he were collecting user data, we would have known by now.
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
It's easy to find out. A logcat will tell you everything your device is doing.

But I'll be honest complete security is a myth. You do what you can and I wouldn't worry about what you can't control. I mean you could run a full stock rom. Don't root, no mods and still it won't be 100% secure. Computer based security is only as good as the hacker trying to break it
[Nova Launcher] anonymous-bot:
Try this link:

http://imgur.com/WyY3Yzf

Anyways he/she seems to be wanting the drawer tabs to be smaller in height.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Fully agree. BTW because of a need for arrows and other keys I needed a better keyboard but almost all of them had network permissions, however I found the NextApp keyboard which is based on AOSP and doesn't, so it's safe! Highly recommended, it's kinda like Nova: looks similar to stock but is way more powerful:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.inputmethod.latin
[Nova Launcher] underskyzx:
I recommend also FX File Manager from that dev.
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
I second that recommendation, that file manager IMO beats all the other in terms of UI and functionalities.
[Nova Launcher] duckredbeard:
I third that!

Fx also has the easiest setup for accessing networked computers. On my tablet, fx is the only one that would let me copy out of my data folder without errors.
[Nova Launcher] underskyzx:
FX has the most reliable smb connection, some well know file managers use ancient plug-ins, I found a bug once, submitted to dev and he fixed within a day.

Its the only file explorer in the market that doesn't crash to show a Windows folder with over 1400 files (in my case a super pack of SNES ROMs).

Solid Explorer crashed

Es "baidu" Explorer crashed

Fx worked.
[Nova Launcher] Adipatus:
pls see link to DropBox

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25129196/tempFileForShare2.JPG
[Nova Launcher] gogy3d:
Best Launcher

This is my best launcher ...:D
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Makes sense. Maybe we'll see an update to streamline things in the future.
[Nova Launcher] Adipatus:
I have try allot if different launcher sense I started to you them, Galaxy Nexus first phone I use one on. started whit Apex but later on over to Nova and it was love. Have probably try 20 different but always coming back to Nova.
[Nova Launcher] rambomhtri:
Unmount microSD card shortcut/activity?

Hi, I unmount and remove my microSD card from my Core 2 every time I wanna transfer files so I can use the USB adapter, which is way faster (I don't know why), and I'm tired of going to settings, scrolling down, SD card...

Is it possible to add a shortcut or activity to the home screen so when you tap on it, the microSD card gets unmounted?

I've been searching in settings activities through shortcut menu, but I don't see any "card unmount" function. :crying:
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Shouldn't be, but nightly builds are experimental and often broken. The crashes likely don't have anything to do with the launcher itself. Does it crash on stable builds as well?

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You might be able to do this with Tasker, but I don't think Nova can accomplish that.
[Nova Launcher] sherpa25:
Does FX allow root install, like ES?
[Nova Launcher] seadersn:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx.rr

it's got an addon for that ;)
[Nova Launcher] Nikka93:
i have a problem, i can't found widgets of chronus weather that i've just installed... i tried also to reboot but nothing.

same happens with MyWind App ( Italian Carrier )
[Nova Launcher] gurr4m:
Longtime Nova fan but unfortunately lack of materialisation...

Apex has ultimately overtaken Nova...

Time to move over..
[Nova Launcher] Vaetheran2107:
I don't think so. I'm pretty sure there will be a new UI coming with the next update. Dev is always more than quiet but then he makes an impact with almost every new update. As a Nova user you will have to learn waiting.
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
I have both Nova Prime and Apex Pro on my phone. There is just something that keeps me to always revert back to Nova. One big thing is subfolders which is very convenient for me.
[Nova Launcher] Mjuksel:
For me notifications work, but expanding to settings does not work.
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
I too have both nova prime and apex pro. IMO these two launchers were too much alike through out both JB and KK era. I'm glade now they are finally each acquired their own distinct personalities, and that I can finally use one of them without thinking that "what's the difference?"
[Nova Launcher] #sharath:
Really? Once i have setup everything i basically never use Nova Settings. I use it only to change icon pack. You are using the launcher settings more than the launcher, lol. :p
[Nova Launcher] Mjuksel:
Rofl indeed, I can't see why you'd pick one app over the other just because the settings are in material design lol
[Nova Launcher] Nikka93:
help!
[Nova Launcher] scottspa74:
Is the app installed to ext sd? It so, move it back to internal storage (/data)
[Nova Launcher] tersagun:
Hey guys,

I do have question regarding widget scaling.

Is it possible to scale-down a widget's inside? With that I mean, changing the font/shrinking the text of a widget while keeping the actal widget size in order to have more text visible from the widget.

It's just, some widgets have too big text inside and it doesn't let too much information to be seen unless you increase the widget size too much.

Thanks in advance!
[Nova Launcher] :
You can do this if you are rooted, xposed, appsettings, change dpi and select to have the efect to the widget also.. Restart nova to see the change.
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
That would be controlled by the app the widget is from.
[Nova Launcher] tersagun:
Thanks for the replies guys.

But I'm using Lollipop, so there is no Xposed available as far as I know.

And most apps doesn't support widget font changing.

I don't have any option to do what I'm requesting I believe., at least as of now.
[Nova Launcher] :
You are right.. The only way is the one i described.. In lolipop you can't do this until xposed makes a version for lolipop.. (at least 3 months from now..)
[Nova Launcher] SLUDER4:
You could mod the widget through the code
[Nova Launcher] :
This is very difficult.. If you have any link for how to, i am interested in..
[Nova Launcher] SLUDER4:
There are apps (forget the name) that allows you to veiw the code of an app. If you get that, make sure you know what your doing in the code so you don't screw something up and dont know how to fix it. Hope i helped
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
The easy way to do it would be to decompile the apk, edit the font size, and then recompile. Obviously you have to know how to do that, but it would certainly be the fastest way.
[Nova Launcher] Nikka93:
this was the fault. thanks!
[Nova Launcher] aydc:
As others have mentioned, gesture to show notifications doesn't work on Lollipop on Samsung ROMs. I have tried other software that used to work, like:

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

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

None of these seems to work. Does anyone know of any other way to make it work?
[Nova Launcher] waver1967:
app drawer question.

can the apps be sorted by usage ?

or in any other way?
[Nova Launcher] :
By tabs, or by folder
[Nova Launcher] cybamin:
Feature Request:

1- Add a shortcut for jump to specific app drawer tab or page. (e.g. Page 2)

2- Auto Categorization of apps.

3- Bottom Margin for dock. (like Touchwiz - useful for big-screen devices and facilitate one-hand use)
[Nova Launcher] waver1967:
don't have the prime version,so no tabs or files
[Nova Launcher] Mambobuzzz:
Hi ! :)

Did a quick search on this thread but no hit. For Hangouts Testla Unread counter doesn't seem to work on Lollipop. Is it known ?

Tanks
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Swipe down to expand notification shade works perfectly fine for me. I'm on a rooted Nexus 6 though... Maybe something isn't jiving right with Samsung firmware though.

You're probably out of luck then. I highly recommend Prime... It really adds a lot of functionality to the launcher.

Works fine here -
[Nova Launcher] waver1967:
switched to apex:D
[Nova Launcher] dzeko91:
It works on mine too
[Nova Launcher] :
Who cares?
[Nova Launcher] duckredbeard:
Prime enables several awesome features. Support the Dev and be rewarded with the best launcher!
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Let's play nice. He was simply responding to my comment. If Apex works better for him, so be it. No need to start a meaningless fight.
[Nova Launcher] andrewilley:
I use the cube scroll effect for transitioning between homepages, and with padding disabled the edge of one unpadded widget normally joins perfectly with its next-door page when I flip them (i.e. the 'cube' edge is a neat corner, with no visible gap between the two white boxes, such as Hootsuite and AquaMail widgets). However something has changed recently, and now I see quite a large blank gap forming the 'corner' between the two adjacent pages, with a transparent corner border that I can see the desktop background though.

Any ideas what might have caused this? I do have margins set to zero, and padding is disabled on all the widgets (they don't have any visible border in the static homepage view until I start to scroll to a different homepage).

Andre
[Nova Launcher] tersagun:
Heya.

I'm just wondering if the gestures options are going to be imported with adding letter support. In addition to swipe down /up etc, just typing a letter on the home screen to trigger a predefined action.

As far as I know, there are lockscreen apps doing that on the lockscreen but no program to work on the home screen.
[Nova Launcher] topcaser:
Hi, I got the Lollipop update today on my Galaxy s5. The first thing I noticed is that the swipe down gestures which opened my notifications does not work any more. Is this a known bug?

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[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
It has been mentioned before, but I don't think it is a problem with Nova. Does it work correctly with other launchers?
[Nova Launcher] topcaser:
Hi, it doesn't work with nova any more. Nova is the only launcher I have installed on my device (except Touchwiz, but I don't use it)

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
Try it with Touchwiz. The launcher doesn't control the notification panel, so Nova is probably not the problem.
[Nova Launcher] topcaser:
Touchwiz doesn't offer such a gesture

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
Then it is not a Nova problem.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Seems to be an issue, plaguing Samsung devices. They may have altered the SystemUI and framework enough that gesture control won't work properly. I have zero problems with gestures, but then again, I'm on a Nexus. Samsung either needs to patch this (unlikely), or Kevin will need to find a workaround. It seems that Samsung may be trying to limit third party launcher functions, in order to promote its own (pretty terrible) launcher.
[Nova Launcher] manuel_f2003:
Same for me..

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[Nova Launcher] topcaser:
Kevin acknowledged it as a bug on Samsung devices. Once, he will receive the Lollipop Update he will bring out a fix.

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Nova Launcher] guitardoc64:
I'm glad I got the Nexus. I have learned by now just how bad Touchwiz can be, all I have to do is pick up the wife's S4.
[Nova Launcher] HITMAN-CREED:
I have installed Nova Prime 3.3 , on my s4 i9505 running 4.4.2 stock rooted,

But sometimes when i press the Apps Icon to show me the Drawer

it shows me the drawer but the icons are not shown, (First Screenshot)

and when i change drawer pages, it shows them. (Second Screenshot)

How to fix this bug??

Sorry for my bad english...
[Nova Launcher] aksaunders:
Hide Clock on Default Page

I am running Hyperdrive (RLS 20) on my Galaxy S4. I use a weather widget on my default screen that shows the time so I don't need the time in the status bar. There is an option to remove the clock on the default page in Nova settings but I can't get it to work. Am I doing something wrong? BTW, I did a search in the thread and there were similar questions but were from people who had received the update for Lollipop. Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Likely a low memory issue. This will happen even on high memory devices, if you launch the app drawer too soon after a reboot or SystemUI crash or something. I'm not sure it's a bug per se... It may just be an issue with the way Android allocates and dumps RAM.

This could be another Samsung specific issue, but I'm not sure. Touchwiz alters so much of the SystemUI and framework that it breaks third party functions. Personally, I hate that they choose to build their system like this, as people gravitate to Android, in large part because of the freedom to choose how they want things to look and work. I'm sure Kevin is aware of this, but it's really unfortunate that he has to spend time, making amends for Samsung's poor development practices. :-\
[Nova Launcher] HITMAN-CREED:
Thanks for your reply sir.

but previous version 3.2 didn't have such issue.

i had installed 3.2 version on my mothers LG L40 and my friends Huawei G700 and mine too,

but after updating all of them to 3.3

this issue happend to all of them... S4, LG L40 , Huawei G700

hope this issue be fixed in the next version....
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Does it happen all the time or just in certain situations? I ask because have this issue occasionally, after I reboot my Nexus 6... I don't consider it a problem though, because I know that the system simply needs time to load completely. I'm just trying to help you and your friends figure out if it's a hardware or software issue.
[Nova Launcher] HITMAN-CREED:
Just in certain situation , it happens rarely but it happens..

Nova's speed is excellent but i wonder why the v3.2 didnt have such issue but v3.3 has it,

I think it relates to the differences of v3.2 & v3.3 and what things have changed from 3.2 to 3.3

thanks for help, and a question, how can i give feed back to them?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Kevin doesn't check this thread any more, because it's largely gotten unmanageable. You can contact him on G+ by searching for +Kevin Barry.

Do you, your mom, and your friend all have the aggressive desktop option checked? It tries to force the launcher into memory, so that redraws and lag are drastically reduced. If you're not having this issue often, it's likely that 1) your kernel has a memory leak problem that is wasting your RAM, or 2) you're straining your device with tons and tons of multitasking (tons of open browser windows, lots of open apps, etc).

If my quick research is correct, you're dealing with devices that have roughly 2GB of RAM. That should be enough for just about anything, but if you play games, or do a lot of things that are resource intensive, you should expect to get those redraws from time to time. That's just the way Linux - and therefore Android - works. Memory goes to the apps that use it most, and sometimes other apps (in this case, Nova) get dumped out of the memory, causing the redraws and lag you're experiencing.
[Nova Launcher] HITMAN-CREED:
Yes Sir i have checked the Aggressive desktop for all of them.

sir just a request

if you are using Nova, could you please do these things?

in Drawer Settings Tick the Show Pages as cards, and then change the Transition Animation to Fade. and then use your device for some days, and please reply me if you see this issue in your smartphone...

(Because i dont know why, when i tick the Show Pages as cards, then the Transition Animation automaticaally changes to Circle.. but i change it manually to Fade, becuse its so fast..)

Thanks a lot
[Nova Launcher] andrewilley:
And for reasons unknown, it has now corrected itself and the page animation is now joined seamlessly between adjacent cube faces again. There have been no updates to Nova in the meantime, and no changes to settings made by me. Hey ho, put it down to one of those things.

Andre
[Nova Launcher] 1Ishara:
Please add more homw and app drawer animation
[Nova Launcher] Good_vibes:
If I'm already on the main homescreen and press the home button again Nova takes me to home screen preview. How do u disable that? Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] m0han:
go here: nova settings -> gestures and buttons -> home button. change as desired.
[Nova Launcher] Frank Westlake:
It might have been using the application's cache. I've just begun to experiment with this and it might be difficult to tell if it works; long-press the Nova icon, choose the application info option, and press "clear cache". But it seems to me that the system should automatically clear an application's code cache when the application is updated.

Frank
[Nova Launcher] :
Go with GO Launcher and spare Nova the grief.

The USP of Nova is that it's not a piece of bloatware.
[Nova Launcher] :
Actually what he asks, is not bloatware at all..
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
It may not be bloat, but it (historically) runs counter to Kevin's vision for the launcher. He usually only adds transitions if they're part of a new Android version. He rarely adds gratuitous features.
[Nova Launcher] TitanusDeveloper:
Great! good job! i like very much this laucher!:)
[Nova Launcher] TornadoF6:
off topic,but I quietly wish that widgetlocker could incorporated in Nova,at least then it would get updates.
[Nova Launcher] :
Since KitKat, WidgetLocker has lost its relevance.
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
Once you get Lollipop, you won't even think about WidgetLocker again.
[Nova Launcher] unomasdos:
Choosing this wallpaper makes force close NL and Gallery

Just that.....:(
[Nova Launcher] lordcloud1:
False!

I really wish it was updated. I much prefer the customizability of Widget Locker. But it has some stupid bugs that make me use other lock screens. ZUI is really good, but has issues. As is AC Display.
[Nova Launcher] cjunk:
I am having a problem with OK Google on Nova 3.3. The voice commands do not work when on mobile data. It detects, but then tells me "can't reach Google".

Works fine in WiFi.

My T-Mobile LTE and H+ works fine. LTE is often as fast or faster than WiFi.

Also works fine on Google launcher

Running slimkat 9.0 (4.4.4) on nexus 5.
[Nova Launcher] Aman Aurora:
HOW...?

How.. did you enable to lock the screen gesture..
[Nova Launcher] khaytsus:
Actually, I think it's quite the other way around, since L killed the lockscreen widgets. Honestly I hadn't used WidgetLocker since Froyo, but I loved lockscreen widgets in KitKat; very disappointed that Google removed them in L. I almost thought about trying WidgetLocker again, just haven't.
[Nova Launcher] zeporisto:
good job! this launcher is the best! thanks!:):):)
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
The only widgets I used for my lockscreen were Eye in Sky weather and Zooper for time.
[Nova Launcher] khaytsus:
I used Chronus on the lockscreen for time/weather/appointments, and I also use it on my home screen for time/weather and a separate widget for appointments. I used to use Beautiful Widgets and Android Agenda Widget; replaced those two.. but can't use it on the lockscreen in L anymore, half the time I don't even see the time on the lockscreen.. Hate the L lockscreen.
[Nova Launcher] blu3angel:
Yes.. I also love widget locker... Been using it till now on 4.4.2 kit kat...
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
What? The time is front, centre and huge.
[Nova Launcher] khaytsus:
And hidden if you have more than 4 or so notifications. Which, more often than not, I do. So I rarely see the lock screen time/etc unless I clear those. I still wish I had lockscreen widgets back.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Guys, this isn't a Widgetlocker thread, but in the name of progress, I'll say this... It may not have Lollipop transitions, but recreating the 5.0 lockscreen is quite easy with WL and some custom icons. I'd suggest going that route if you have a specific widget you'd like to use.
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
Mine is never hidden, but I'm using a stock ROM, so maybe that's a LG modification.
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
More like since jelly bean. Widget locker is really just a modified version of AOSP jelly bean screen locker. It's a step child in term of the dev's app family, it's neglected and abandon. I wish he goes ahead and update the darn thing, because there aren't any other screen locker out there that allows as much of customization as widget locker. Right now the app feels more like a screen saver than a locker. I can unlock the device just by when pushing the home button. There aren't any security feature code and pattern lock. Widget locker doesn't integrate well with the default screen locker. Overall, I've said too much on the wrong topic.Anyway, the bottom line is that this app needs updates, and its way over due. So much so that I'm rambling on at the wrong topic thread. My apology for what I just mentioned.
[Nova Launcher] :
Dude, this wallpaper is so MEH that even Nova is rejecting it!!!

Nova has got AI activated under hidden tab.

Move on to some better wallpapers.
[Nova Launcher] jineshpatel30:
Yah !!! Finally :laugh: :p

Waited too long for this .....
[Nova Launcher] vanisleguy1976:
Haha! better late than never?

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