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[Nova Launcher] ordio:
As long as you have root access, DPI Changer is one.

However, if anyone is running ICSSGS RC 4.2 by TE4M (i9000 models), changing the dpi will cause your phone app to crash.
[Nova Launcher] Sk0ly:
I love this launcher. My only gripe is it sometimes reloads when you go home for some reason. I wish it would keep it in memory.

The only real feature I would like to add to it is pinch homescreen previews for quick navigation like Launcher pro used to have.
[Nova Launcher] demarcmj:
Sorry if someone has already brought this up (no way I'm gonna read 300 pages of posts)...

I really like this launcher, but in the app drawer you are not quite implementing the "Action Overflow" (3 dots) button (#4 here) properly.

While it's true this overflow button serves as a menu for phones without a menu button, it is not needed for phones that do have a menu button. If you implement the action overflow properly, Android should handle this mapping automatically (i.e. I won't see it if I have a menu button).

Instead, it would be better (and more like stock) to show the market icon and then relegate the other two options to the action overflow (which will automatically map to the menu button). If you implement it properly, on phones with no menu button, you will still see the action overflow and it will look exactly the same as it does now.

(Hopefully I explained that OK.)

Just to be clear, this isn't a feature request, which is why I'm not posting it in the user voice thin. This is simply a suggestion for a very easy fix (a couple lines in the xml file for the action bar/menu) to correct what is in my opinion a compatibility oversight.

Keep up the great work. Love the launcher.
[Nova Launcher] Gamesoul Master:
Definitely love this launcher. I have no complaints about it so far. Although I'll have to go +1 that vote for a 5 column app drawer (or simply customization like the home screen has).

I do have a slightly related question though. Obviously this is an ICS only launcher. My friend has a Thunderbolt running CM7 and loves the features of this launcher. Is there anything close to this for GB? He tried the Go Launcher that his build came with and didn't like it so much, but he loves this launcher and would take anything functionally between this and Rosie. Any suggestions?
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
I'm pretty sure there's an appropriately named Ice Cream Sandwich launcher on the forums (and maybe on the market) which imitates the ICS interface. It is closer to stock though the last time i read up on it so you will lose all the extra features that were implemented in this launcher.
[Nova Launcher] sthomas38:
Trebuchet doesn't work with GGB?
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
Nope. None of the stock-looking ICS launchers work on GB.
[Nova Launcher] Gibsonflyingv:
Just threw this on my Atrix. I love this launcher. Way better than trebuchet in my opinion.
[Nova Launcher] tyraelasd:
This launcher is just the best. Hope the hide app feature on drawer will be out soon.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
That bar is not actually an android.app.ActionBar (for legitimate technical reasons), so it's not a simple change. I may do it at some point though.
[Nova Launcher] zzandrewst:
I changed all of the tweeks, but did not get nearly the Quadrant score you did. Granted, I am using CM 9 not AOKP and am not overclocking, but would those two things make such a big difference? If so, could you PM me instructions on overclocking the D3, or give me the link to a good post? Thanks!

D3 - Hash's ICS CM 9 Alpha 7
[Nova Launcher] demarcmj:
Ah. That does change things then. Thanks for the response anyway.
[Nova Launcher] Milamber33:
Quadrant scores mean nothing with modern phones and ICS. Use AnTuTu Benchmark or CF-Bench. They actually give meaningful, consistent, reproducible results. Apart from that, yes, overclocking and a different ROM can both make significant differences.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I agree with the above poster... Quadrand itself is limited, but I find it to be a good QUICK indicator of how a new ROM or kernel will perform moving forward. AnTuTu is, by far, the better benchmark test (I get scores at or just below 6000), but it takes a little longer, and if you don't want to get busted by the boss at work, it pays to be as quick and discreet as possible. :P

But yes, I will PM you the files and instructions you'll need to overclock. I use the Script Manager method, for the quick widgets. You can overclock to 1.2Ghz, but it won't survive a reboot, so being able to set it back up again quickly, is really nice. There's an ADB method, which will give you slightly higher clock speeds (up to 1.3Ghz I think), but it won't survive a reboot either, and there's no quick toggle widget. Like I said, I'll send you what you'll need, along with instructions on how to set it up... I just need to upload the files to Dropbox. :)

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] byhack23:
Please ADD option for HIDE APP in drawer

Best Launcher!!!!

Respect man!!!
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
Hi...I didn't want to say that this option kills the app. I only wanted to let you know that acording to the doc this function that lowers the oom value won't last a reboot.
[Nova Launcher] hurricurry:
IT looks very good. Would be nice if you can hide widgets and other stuff that's not in the ics menu when long pressing the home screen.
[Nova Launcher] zzandrewst:
Thanks a bunch! I will have to give it a try when I have a free moment (with three kids the age of 2 and under free moments are few and far between).

Edit: tested with TuTu and got 5200 for my score. I will add overclock tonight probably.

D3 - Hash's ICS CM 9 Alpha 7
[Nova Launcher] Fr33L4nc3r:
Still didn't get any reply on my post, I may not have been very clear, so here I try again :D

On my first setup of nova (beta 12 as far as I remember), I was able to put shortcut on my home screen by selecting the app, and then I was able to choose one of the app main functions.

For example, with the camera app of CM9, I could choose either camera (photo), camcorder (video) or panorama. Attached is a screenshot with the first two. You can see that even the icon is different.

I personally thinks that being able to launch directly the camera app in video mode useful and a great time saver for this kind of situation.

Does anyone knows if this feature is still available (can't find it anymore :( , I tried believe me... ) or it was just for development purpose ?

In the later case, any chance to get it back ? (@Kevin)
[Nova Launcher] Zivonche:
dvr & minimalistic text widget not restoring, WHY??

hello

dvr & minimalistic text widget not restoring, WHY??

its is driving me crazy to set them all over again every wipe

when i restore nova backup all i get is "tap to restore"

but when i tap it doesnt really restore the data of the widget only take me to the widget setting where i need to do everything from scratch

please HELP
[Nova Launcher] tristan202:
That's just the way it is in the Android world. It has nothing to do with Nova. Best option is to save your settings in the widgets, and restore them when seeing up the widget again. Can't be done in all widgets, but at least I know that Minimalistic Text can.
[Nova Launcher] fromchaos0646:
i was thinking...using the cube transition, itd be really cool if someone could add depth to the icons and make them almost 3d. if you catch my drift.
[Nova Launcher] JMuldrow:
Anyone know if it's possible to change which home screen is the default home screen?
[Nova Launcher] Vessarius:
I think it can only be changed in "menu" with all screens, try to switch main screen with antoher and see if it works, I mean if you press home button again, which screen will appera, old main or switched.
[Nova Launcher] miggio:
Thanks this is working on my transformer spark ics and galaxy s.ics.
[Nova Launcher] mustang2012:
where is phone dialer in the nova launcher ??

Hi guys...

I installed this nova launcher 15 beta and I must say.... " GREAT COOL LAUNCHER "

I am loving it !!! BUT.... where is the phone dialer in the launcher??

Do I have to get the dialer from the market ??

Please advice .... Many thanks in advance :)
[Nova Launcher] Vessarius:
Emm just launch phone app? Or maybe you mean soemthing else, but I don't know what.. :)
[Nova Launcher] mustang2012:
I found the way.... I can use the call log and moved to the dock and that can be use as a phone...

Thanks anyways guys:)
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
Nova's never had that to the best of my recollection. Pretty sure you must have had with LauncherPro or ADW installed also at the time... both of those expose that functionality.
[Nova Launcher] Fr33L4nc3r:
Well, that's what I though first, as I tested almost all launchers at one time ...

BUT, how come I have this "camcorder" shortcut that triggers Camera app directly in video mode ? (as per screenshot, see the distinctive icon)

It is in my dock (folder) using Nova Launcher !!! And I don't recall moving shortcuts / widget on home screens between launchers is possible :D (Moreover,I used a fresh ICS install with only Nova since then)

I'm pretty sure it is here following what I described before.
[Nova Launcher] Paleryder:
I'm on a NS4G and it has been absolutely flawless on CM9 thanks for this launcher out is killer
[Nova Launcher] Zivonche:
with minimalstic text you can but with DVR no and i use it for all my icons because you can set a large sharp icons but i go crazy set 40 icons every time

any idea to do it maybe using titanium backup?
[Nova Launcher] GrenW:
Anyone else have a problem with opening the app drawer? Button in the tray only works some of the time. Black screen is sometimes all I get
[Nova Launcher] BankZZ:
No, but you can vote for it: http://novalauncher.uservoice.com/f...ons/2529742-add-option-to-set-default-screen-
[Nova Launcher] wolfboy1984:
??

Move your home screens around.

Select home button option> default screen.

Sent from my ICSed i9000.
[Nova Launcher] Mardon:
No. Seems to be android problem not nova problem
[Nova Launcher] PowSniffer0110:
+++++++1111111!!!! Pleasssssssse implement this isn't newest build. ONLY thing keeping it from best ever and swooping on adw! :D:eek::cool::rolleyes::(
[Nova Launcher] xfce4:
meh

Does nova have a problem with wp clock ? or generally live wallpapers? After upgrade, my old live wallpaper was working and now stopped. Couldn't run it back..

(Sorry or asking directly, searching in this thread made me crazy..)
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Gestures like swipe to hide and expand are going to be included, just not sure if it will be a pro or free feature. They will be there though. :D

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] Rose_of_Sharon:
"Folder in Drawer" essential
[Nova Launcher] mobile_pc:
+1 "Folder in Drawer"
[Nova Launcher] Quinny899:
Guys, suggestions are on HIS SITE
[Nova Launcher] FroyoShark:
What clock widget is that in the screenshots?
[Nova Launcher] JustusIV:
ok so i am having a problem using the backup and restore..... i just flashed the updater.zip via cwm. i then proceeded to make a backup. verified it is there using the restore. update my rom to aokp 25 from m3 and the backup is not there. i verified the files are in the correct location using a file explorer. Its like i have 2 different sets up backups showing. in the backup location i have 10 backups but pre rom i show 5 post rom apply i show 5.

What is going on here?
[Nova Launcher] Ecliptical:
My widgets freeze/don't update on any ICS ROM I try (NS4G)...I've seen others have this problem as well, anyone come up with a solution? Does NOT happen with other launchers I've tried...hoping there is a resolution as I LOVE this launcher!
[Nova Launcher] arthur93:
Best ICS Launcher, looks just like the same but with lot of personalization.

Great job!
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
What widgets are you trying to use? If they're older apps, that haven't updated to the new API, they may not work. That's just an app issue, not an issue with the ROM or launcher...

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] Ecliptical:
Beautiful widgets...android pro widgets...both will update then stop. I'll restart the NOVA launcher and it'll work for a little while then stop again...very strange.
[Nova Launcher] ew:
I have the same problem with ADW Ex, but not with the native ICS launchers. Since this is a Nova thread, I will say that I don't have the stuck widget problem with Nova.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Try a backup/restore
[Nova Launcher] Ecliptical:
Hmm, maybe my backup was from an older version than v14 because I tried that. I'll try backing up and restoring from v15 and see if I still have the problem...thanks!
[Nova Launcher] ian_ajah:
nice JOB..and i'm living it..

subscribed to see another updates :)

by the way i wanna ask first..what the usefull of "NovaUninstall.zip" ?
[Nova Launcher] Pithism:
love this launcher, use it on gnex

any chance this works on tablets, i.e. transformer prime?
[Nova Launcher] ian_ajah:
hei dude..

i wanna asking..

how to do update Nova launcher using "Update.zip" ?

is it flashable via recovery mode? or we should to extract them first?
[Nova Launcher] saebafr:
Beautiful widget work fine for me. Galaxy S, Cm9 and nova launcher b15

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy S Cm9 avec Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Yes. I have this on my A500, with the desktop grid set to 7x9, and it works great! :)

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
You don't use the zip to update the launcher...it's ONLY for flashing for the initial install to system/apps. You can check for updates by going into Nova settings, and clicking "Nova Beta 15...check for updates".

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] Pithism:
Thanks ill give it a shot
[Nova Launcher] ian_ajah:
yeah thankz..

but i mean how to updating with offline mode?

i've downloaded all file on page 1,.

so i want to updating my Nova..

what should i do?
[Nova Launcher] septiantogowandy:
Work Very well in my phone.
[Nova Launcher] RiceEatingFlip:
I can't think of anything to improve but more scroll effects. Other than that, keep up the good work!
[Nova Launcher] combustiblemonkey:
I do.

I also notice that when I try to add some widgets to the homescreen, it puts the search bar back.
[Nova Launcher] KBanause:
How did you install Nova Launcher? Normal app or system app?

Greetings,

KBanause
[Nova Launcher] bambuleee:
The Quicksearchbar isn't working right for me.

I have to re-add it few times a day. U can see in the attached image.

Can anyone help?
[Nova Launcher] rjl09:
can the option to hide an app from the app drawer be added....I use handcent and I use the blacklist option, but of course the Android messenger keeps it
[Nova Launcher] xious1:
I'm having the exact same problem. No matter what widget I have on screen #5, it just randomly disappears. It's not only after a reboot.

I also cannot get the quick search bar to stay put on screen #3 (main screen). It also just randomly disappears.

Love the launcher though. A few more tweaks and I'll be completely satisfied (screen additions and bug fixes). Thanks, kevin.

X
[Nova Launcher] DreamingWolf:
For those having trouble getting the search widget to stay gone try dragging it to the far right screen, dropping it, then grabbing it again and deleting it. After I followed that procedure (based on a suggestion earlier in the thread by jjhiza) the search widget has never returned and I have been able to install other widgets (BW etc.) on all of my screens without problems and they stay even through reboots.

In case this is hardware related I'm running an Evo 4G hw003.
[Nova Launcher] :
I also have the search bar that reappears after being deleted on the home screen. Half the time it's just the outline and won't do anything. Giving this a shot now...
[Nova Launcher] KHeeney5:
Bug

This keeps happening to me...
[Nova Launcher] :
Where did you get that background?!
[Nova Launcher] DHO:
FYI: Titanium backup does not appear to backup this app... perhaps im missing something obvious, but I dont see it.
[Nova Launcher] got2best:
If you installed it to system it wont back it up unless you tell it to backup system apps also.. correct me if I am wrong tho any1 :)
[Nova Launcher] KHeeney5:
Let me find a link and if I can't I'll upload them. I have 5 or so.

EDIT

http://jbthemes.com/jaithemes/android-wallpapers/nexusd/
[Nova Launcher] DreamingWolf:
If you installed it as a system app (i.e. flashed the zip) look in the 'backup system data' batch operation. That's where it shows up in TB for me.
[Nova Launcher] DHO:
That is how I installed it. When I did the back up, I can could Nova listed in red. When I flashed the ROM, I could not find it... Maybe it was just me.
[Nova Launcher] GirLuvsDroid:
I'm pretty sure it's not a hardware issue. I have a Verizon Galaxy Nexus and my quick search bar stayed gone after I removed it and all my other widgets, including Beautiful Widgets, remain on a constant basis, including after reboot.

I did install Nova Launcher to /system/app, if that makes any difference.
[Nova Launcher] DreamingWolf:
Don't know. I backed it up, but haven't reflashed the ROM to try a restore yet. I work tonight. If no one answers before morning I'll reflash the ROM to test if it shows up for me.
[Nova Launcher] benrees21:
The search widget coming back was a problem for me. The trick for me to get it away for good was to keep deleting it until nova fc's when you get rid of it and then when it restarts it is gone for good. Weird.

Sent from my Nexus S on Ultimate ICS ROM, Morfic's Bareback TEUV ICS Kernel and some help from Tapatalk!
[Nova Launcher] benrees21:
If you flash a new ROM, you have to use the novaupdate.zip to get it as a system app again.

Sent from my Nexus S on Ultimate ICS ROM, Morfic's Bareback TEUV ICS Kernel and some help from Tapatalk!
[Nova Launcher] syborg:
Nice launcher.

Here's my 2¢:

I'd like a vertical drawer option. Up/Down for apps - scroll to the side to get to the widget drawer - scroll Up/Down for widgets - scroll to the side to return to app drawer

Folders on the Desktop would be a good addition.

Backup and restore desktop config would be great for those of us who frequently flash new ROMs
[Nova Launcher] xGalaxyNexusx:
First off - terrific launcher. Couldn't live without it!

Secondly - I appreciate all the love for us non-rooted. I'm trying as hard as I can to not stay without root access, and had this been available only to people who had it, I might have broken down and done it.

Two questions: I'm experiencing an issue where all of the icons, widgets, etc on my screen go completely black when scrolling screens. It only lasts as long as my finger is held on the screen to complete the scroll. It doesn't happen everytime, but enough to be annoying. Also, the Google quick search bar disappears often, yet the outline of it remains. The word "Google" and the microphone will disappear, leaving the white rectangle. I've tried both settings (Landscape only and always) and it happens with both. Changing the setting will prompt it to come back, but this is growing more common as the days pass.

Thanks so much for addressing these, and I can't thank you enough for the launcher. As of right now (and probably for a long time to come) you are the KING of the Galaxy Nexus and similar devices. By far, you and you alone have made this phone perfect for myself and many others. Thank you.

---------- Post added at 11:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 PM ----------

Folders can be created on the desktop the same way they are in the stock launcher. Drag and drop apps on top of each other.
[Nova Launcher] max-555:
If you are offline & already download new apk just let it install. Android will replace your old version withe new one.

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[Nova Launcher] longthanh:
how to remove 3 touch key on the bottom?, it's so urgly
[Nova Launcher] blackroseMD1:
What is this Nova Launcher Prime that Phandroid is talking about?

Sent from The Restaurant at the End of the Universe while drinking a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Site link? :eek:

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] ian_ajah:
but what an update.zip is flashable from recovery mode? or i should to extract them first then install the apk file?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
That's what I was trying to say earlier (sorry for the misunderstanding)...the update.zip is Beta 1 as far as I know. If you flash it through recovery, it installs Nova as a system app, but you still have to take the OTA update in-launcher (should pop up in the status bar after a few minutes), and download and install the latest version (Beta 15). I believe the .apk file is Beta 1 as well, so the same rule applies. The difference is, if you download the .apk, you can convert it to a system app with a file explorer or Titanium Backup (much easier than flashing and rebooting). Again, sorry for the confusion. I hope this helps. :)

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] mmeidl78:
The Prime-Features are looking amazing :) When will Nova Launcher Prime be released?

Can't wait to be able to change the look of my folders this way :-)

(https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher)
[Nova Launcher] ian_ajah:
ok..i understand now..lol

thankz so much for ur respon :)

oy..i've try to install NovaLauncher_Beta.apk

But it say "There is a problem parsing the package"..what's wrong?

the size this apk is about 1.42MB ,isn't right?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Yeah, that's the right file size. The only way you should get a parsing error is if your ROM doesn't support 4.0.1+. You are running an ICS ROM right?

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
The extra feature are awesome, and will be well worth the wait. Some of us are testing them, and have been for a little while now, to make sure their integration works. ;)

D3 AOKP
[Nova Launcher] mmeidl78:
You lucky guy :D

Gonna install APEX at the moment, too. Let's see who's got the customizable Folders at first :-) That's the only thing I'm missing.
[Nova Launcher] ian_ajah:
now i'm running CM7..what the matter?

and what should i do to can insttal NOva?
[Nova Launcher] PrimeDeluxe:
First page.

You need Android 4.0.1 or higher

Created with Galaxy S AOKP
[Nova Launcher] monki79:
You need ICS to run nova. Find a rom based in ICS.
[Nova Launcher] im.nick.hello:
Read the OP, this is why these threads get so long
[Nova Launcher] specialthomas:
Widgets

Where can i find the widgets that I can see in the pictures of the first post? I read the first page and some others but I can't read 300 pages!

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
Beautiful Widgets (not a SuperClock). Matted Blues theme.
[Nova Launcher] specialthomas:
Thanks for this fast answer! Do you also know where I can find the "toggle bar", it's the widget that switch wifi, bluetooth, GPS, etc..., we can see it in the up left corner of the first picture in the first post . In beautiful widget there is only individual toggle widget
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
Power Control widget. Comes with Android
[Nova Launcher] Syfer_Fever:
will this work on LDPI Device with CM9?
[Nova Launcher] Shinj1EVA:
The Foursquare Places widget does not update in Nova Launcher. The CM9 Trebuchet launcher used to have this issue as well; not sure what they did to resolve it.
[Nova Launcher] JustusIV:
Ok still looking for a solution to my issue.

In the folder sdcard\Data\com.teslacoilsw.launcher\backup i have about 10 backups

on my current rom AOKP M3 i show about 5 backups. i flash to AOKP B25 and i show the other 5.

What is causing nova restore to only show certain backups?
[Nova Launcher] rockky:
Could I ask an undoubtedly obvious question?

How do you make folders on the home screen?!

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Nova looks for:

getExternalStorageDirectory() /data/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/backup/*.novabackup

The only things I can imagine would change between roms would be:

1) getExternalStorageDirectory(). Like 99% of the time this is /sdcard but maybe the device has a physical sdcard as well as internal memory partitioned as external storage?

2) If you actually are restoring over /sdcard when switching roms . I don't think any recovery does this by default but I'm not sure.

Drag/drop an icon on top of another one.