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[Nova Launcher] irish_711:
Go back into your gestures and re-select what you use. It will still show the app/command you use it for, still re-select it. Same thing happened to me with double swipe down. It's working now.
[Nova Launcher] :
Using the new beta on my Note 3, running DarkLord 1.5 Note 4 port rom (lollipop 5.0.1), everything works, even the two finger gestures, as mentioned above not working.

And finally i can expand my notifications with a swipe down. Well ain't that cute. :)

I'm using Nova prime for years now, and for me it is and it will be the best launcher ! Thank you.

P.S. a wheel or windmill desktop scroll effect would be nice.
[Nova Launcher] osiedacz:
I'm in the same boat with my M8. Can't start after update, just fc right away.
[Nova Launcher] blackcell1:
Does anyone have the old apk?
[Nova Launcher] badams1:
Seems to me if you don't like the new update....just run with the current Playstore version.

But I would like to say that I think the beta is great. The only thing I'm pissed about is that I just recently paid $4 for the premium version of another launcher that was based on GEL...lol.

But NOVA is the bomb.
[Nova Launcher] uconnpat:
There is a link on the op to 3.3
[Nova Launcher] blackcell1:
All links on the op are dead.
[Nova Launcher] nageshv24:
Finally Gestures are working on Lollipop Touchwiz. Thanks for fixing this.
[Nova Launcher] AustinML71:
Same here on my M8 - tried clearing all old data from the official release
[Nova Launcher] nageshv24:
There's a small bug I found. When 'Fan' option is selected in the Folder preview in the Folder options, the sides seems to be cut.
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
I will take a shot at answering your question since I use both launchers. First, many UI features on NoVa are unavailable to next, such as dock backgrounds and customizing your owb dock. Second, many of icon packs have more customized icons for nova, next launcher uses a lot of icon masking for the icons. Third, nova doesnt have its own custom widgets, next launcher does, such as the clock, calender, music player, etc... Forth, this is just my opinion, it's easier to make nova to the way you want it to be, especially using the custom rom such as cm, which has themes that are build to run on nova launcher. Fifth, one main feature of the next launcher is the effects, like the 3D and the touch. Nova has none of that, it's more about operation and customization. Sixth, the file size between the two launchers are big, nova is around 5mb while next launcher is pushing 20mb and beyond. Therefore, next launcher naturally uses.ire resources, which means you don't want to run it on an older or a slower device, it will get ugly. Seventh, the price difference, nova causes $3.99 and next launcher is somewhere around $16 full price, but it does go on sale for half the price which I took advantage of. Eigth, and the last comparison, Nova launcher is created by one person in USA, which means what I don't know. Next lauuncher is created by the go launcher team in china. So you can look at as china vs usa difference in these two launchers if you want.
[Nova Launcher] AbhishekS:
Can you share that wallpaper?
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
I would add on that the Go Team is known for huge security issues like Keyloggers and screen recorders built into their apps (which mind you are completely legal in China) This alone makes Nova a huge bonus over that one.
[Nova Launcher] KostasR:
I did it. They don't work as reliably as before. Fingers need to have an inwards direction while doing the gesture and clockwise movements still don't work. It just needs to be fixed :) I'm running kitkat for what is worth.
[Nova Launcher] PunchUp:
Wasn't aware of the legality. That's crazy
[Nova Launcher] mistermojorizin:
just tried the material beta and had to go back for now. I'm using jellybean 4.2.2 and a 720p screen adreno 320 gpu. I had 3 issues:

1) my dock became larger and i couldn't figure out how to get it to be medium sized again; larger dock meant less space for widgets and also it didn't look as good. I couldn't find the setting to change dock height anymore.

2) i had some graphical anomolies on the lower left side of my dock. it's hard to describe, but they were like horizontal lines made up of gibberish colors (perhaps related to parts of the widgets on screen at the time). it may be because i have a sidebar enabled on the left side of my screen through xblast tools. they would appear and disappear randomly. Didn't have any such issues with 3.3.

3) folder backgrounds of folders that would be 4 large icons wide; on 3.3, they would still have a border between the homescreen and the folder's background. on the beta, the folder background would expand horizontally to fill up the entire horizontal space. again, not as good looking.

I also have 1 suggestion:

make it so you can get to the app searchbar quicker. Great idea, but I found going into the drawer, and then pulling down, would take too long.
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
Just kind of disappointed that he followed the apex's foot step and whited the menu. But as far as sold out goes, I agree with you it's way too harsh of judgment. I totally understand why he doesn't response to this thread anymore, if he trys to make every one in this forum happy, he will never get anything done. People keep on forgetting that he is one man operation, so everyone need to give him sometime too develop the launcher. Personally I like the look, consider nova launcher has the same look for a while now. Come to think of it, people can't go to apex either since it had the same exact look, so now where is the greener grass now?
[Nova Launcher] ew:
Question - with the old version I could access the android settings (along with the nova settings) through the menu button. With the beta, I don't see the android settings. Is there any way to achieve the same quick access method to the android settings?
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
What are key loggers and screen recorder(in the go team's scenario)?
[Nova Launcher] fclifton:
Working ok on my M8. I have T-Mobile, stock, 5.0.1.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
I appreciate your overall helpfulness in this forum but at this instance I think you are really overreacting. I went back and read all the posts since the announcement and there are only 1-2 genuinely negative comments, there are some legitimate and constructive bug reports, and there are several "nice/awesome/incredible" accolades.

So in all honestly you amplified and highlighted the mostly unnoticed 1-2 negative comments that were the minority. I think the response is overall positive so let people express their opinion, it's OK.
[Nova Launcher] fclifton:
Not sure if I am not doing something correctly, or seeing a bug. In settings I do Backup & import settings. Then I choose Backup, which brings up a backup dialog. In the dialog I choose Document Storage and tap OK. That opens a Save to menu (I guess it is) on the left of the screen. On that menu I select Drive (Google drive) which opens Drive window. At the bottom of that screen is a field with the filename filled in and the word SAVE. But the SAVE is dimmed and does nothing when tapped.

HTC One M8, T-Mobile, stock 5.0.1
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Just as a tidbit of info on the topic - hawkwind, I'm not flaming you at all here - the fact that one dev does something before another isn't an indicator of quality. I've never used Apex, so you won't catch me knocking it or defaming the developer. I stand by my premise though, that apps change with OS versions, and we need to accept that. Change doesn't equate to selling out, because if it did, we're all sellouts for getting the newest devices each year. We want better devices, and devs want better apps... End of story.

[MENTION=3157492]hawkwind[/MENTION] - I agree with you man. A single dev can't be expected to reshape the Android landscape any more than Walgreen's can hope to supplant Walmart. In general, we expect far too much of app developers.

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There are more than two ungrateful comments here since the latest release. I won't waste time chronicling all of them, but like I said, bug reports and feature requests are different than unjustified complaints.
[Nova Launcher] quekemok:
what is this weather widget? as it's called?
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Agreed. All I'm saying is sometimes it's better to ignore them, if they are not constructive, rather than feed the negative loop.

Anyway, can't wait to try the beta over the weekend!
[Nova Launcher] fclifton:
In the app drawer, I have two tabs APPS and WIDGETS. I tap on the APPS tab then select Edit Tab... In the dialog that opens I have white text on a white background. My app drawer background is white.

Also, I have managed to lose the WIDGETS tab. It was there, but now is not. Not sure when it went away.

HTC One M8, T-Mobile, stock 5.0.1
[Nova Launcher] dmatik:
Found a bug in apps drawer in latest beta. I have 3 separated tabs for apps. When the "Isolated tabs" option is on, I'm not able to switch between the tabs, I can see the apps on the first tab but nothing happens when taping on other 2 tabs. If I turn off the "Isolated tabs" all works good.
[Nova Launcher] nageshv24:
Here it is
[Nova Launcher] irish_711:
Can MODS please cleanse this thread of all the useless replies, including mine, now? Someone genuinely looking for assistance with Nova is lost in all this needless and childish drama. Of which has been completely fabricated. Please, MODS, purge this thread of idiocy.

Hell... Do what Xposed did. Send this uselessness to a Discussion thread and let the actual Nova thread be left to the devs.
[Nova Launcher] vipulkarkar:
Updated the latest version that is released today with material design.

the look is quite similar to Google Experience Launcher.

However the shortcut options on the desktop is missing. :crying:

Initially pressing the Menu button used to show Play store/Nova settings/Manage Apps.

:eek::confused:
[Nova Launcher] geekmania:
Consuming too much ram

I notice that the newly launcher consumes too much ram than before
[Nova Launcher] ezio84:
Loving this new update!

It would be nice to have a dark settings theme.

Shortcuts are merged in the "Widgets" list.
[Nova Launcher] m0han:
too many quotes. hence using 'hide' tags. the new beta is interesting.

forever? or, will it be back in the final release?

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i'd like my desktop wallpaper as the background. i could do it in v3.3. how can i do it in the latest versions?

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works sometimes on exerting a bit more pressure. but, buggy.

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+1. how to get them back?

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+1. how to get it back?
[Nova Launcher] :
Everything fine, except of removing the option to press on screen and select a widget.. You have a small list before. Now if you go to widgets, it shows every widget in every size.. It is a very big list. To difficult to find one..

This was in drawer before and never used it..
[Nova Launcher] 1samek:
Found several bugs:

On Desktop, Icon settings - when I changed from Condensed medium font (which was from v3.3) to any other now it will not get medium back, stays large all the time, can't fix it.

Also, some icons on desktop just disappeared. Vanished! :)

When you open App drawer screen flickers and it shows desktop for a second, then real App drawer pops up.

EDIT: bugs found on Samsung Galaxy S4..., latest update of beta (15)
[Nova Launcher] MajorWinters:
In App Drawer/List View - Folders dont open if I tab on it.

Anyone else have this problem?
[Nova Launcher] coolhof:
Thnx for the beta update.

Working great on my s3.
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Is it something locally, or is the beta download page having problems. When I select download the latest beta (or the beta 15 link) I get a not found error.

Been getting this for over 12 hours now. :(

Sent from my secret lair in a hidden mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] vipulkarkar:
Facing same issue even with 2 GB RAM.

Still unable to find the direct access to system settings from the desktop or even from app drawer.:eek:

Can anyone else help?
[Nova Launcher] ekerazha:
Beta version - missing vibration for the app drawer shortcut
[Nova Launcher] Mikulic1802:
New beta is out which fixes it
[Nova Launcher] aeroman:
I don't like the new Nova Launcher. It is not ergonomic on Samsung Devices...

I want the Menu Button back...?!

Where can i found the good and old Nova Launcher APK?! :good::good::good:

Best Regards
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
Leave beta community, you will get last stable version (without new design) from Google Play, then backup your apk and disable updates in GP.
[Nova Launcher] nickdc986:
I'm experiencing lag scrolling back in the drawer with card stack scroll effect, I'm on jb stock.
[Nova Launcher] aeroman:
ok has you a fast link for me to leave the beta?

and what is GP ? :)

Regards

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hmm the Home button is gone too... very bad Sry :(

we cant set all this in the new Nova Settings??!!
[Nova Launcher] Rob S.:
Strange just one of my app icons disappear after a reboot. Nova Launcher has never been known for it's buttery smooth screen transitions, but most of the transition effects when scrolling through home screens and the app drawer seem worse after this update. Horrible lag and animations. And what's with the "glass" effect? Am I missing something? There is no "glass" in that screen transition to speak of.
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
GP = Google Play

You can find links in first post...

https://plus.google.com/communities/103449253667195874971

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.teslacoilsw.launcher
[Nova Launcher] aeroman:
Gp .. Google Play haha :laugh: Thx ;)

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oh sh it i must uninstall it first :(

has anyone the apk for me...? I can install it over the old install?!

EDit:

Solved.. i download the Apk with Raccoon! ;)

Regards
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
It's laggy. I went back to 3.3 stable
[Nova Launcher] ouzowtf:
I dont see anything lagging on my old i9100. Very good update. Thanks, Kevin! :good:
[Nova Launcher] pa.pn2:
here

http://www.apkmirror.com/?s=nova&post_type=apps_post
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Saw your post and went looking again (on his g+ site, this time)... Found that Kevin has the betas mirrored on Apkmirror, too. Yeah, I'm all set.

Thanks Pa.pn2, your post inadvertently fixed my problem. :)

Sent from my secret lair in a hidden mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] :
Is there any way to have in drawer group to have a tab synchronized with a folder in desktop? To always have same apps.. I know i can do it with folders..
[Nova Launcher] Frank Westlake:
The download link for the beta version on the top post is not working.

Frank
[Nova Launcher] hauhauhau7:
Hello, i'd like to know if it's possible that the icon on top of the 'line' arrangement folder to be the same size as the normal icons ,they look too small ,thx﻿
[Nova Launcher] Sajoo:
How do i add a new screen? There is no button

Edit:

Problem solved. I found it.
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
That's what I ran into, as well. I think there is a problem with the site hosting it. Kevin has you covered, though. Go to his Google + page, into the more recent release post (link below)...

https://plus.google.com/+KevinBarry/posts/4U8TPBMFSkw

... select the link under 'Apkmirror' (2/3 down the page). You should be able to download it there (that's where I ended up getting it).

On a completely different topic...

I just know I'm going to end up being the last person who knew about this, and hence look stupid... Here goes anyway. :-\

In the app drawer, if you pull down from the top (above the icons) it opens an app search box. Awesome!

Sent from my secret lair in a hidden mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] ROMAddiction:
I've found that I cannot flip between the Groups in the Drawer. I can make one, add apps to it, but after that I cannot tap on the Group in the Drawer and have it take me to that page.
[Nova Launcher] dmatik:
Have this issue also.

The workaround is to disable the "Isolated tabs" option.
[Nova Launcher] priyam basak:
All the features are stated in the change log just read it..?
[Nova Launcher] thermalboyz:
got the new Beta, just wonder anyone have "Uninstalled app Icon" still left in app drawer/ folder after Restoring Backup (Showing as an Android icon)? How to removed it? Appreciate some advice on this. thanks
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Doh! Don't know how I missed that, lol. It even takes up two lines in the description.

Thanks.

Sent from my secret lair in a hidden mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] savvymatthew:
I found that work around too. But hope to see that fixed. I like isolated tabs.
[Nova Launcher] priyam basak:
You are most welcome.?
[Nova Launcher] yomiguy:
About the gestures bug I've tried reassigning them and more or less they work but two fingers up and two fingers down it's impossible to work for me.

Enviado desde mi PepiNote

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Hi! Too many posts to read though I've read quite a lot, but I didn't find anything about widgets being missing from app drawer... Should we place them by long pressing on the home screen?

Enviado desde mi PepiNote
[Nova Launcher] priyam basak:
Long press on the home screen you will get the widgets option.

It's now like google now launcher.
[Nova Launcher] savvymatthew:
Cool, the new update fixed the tabs !!!!

Ill report back on crashes or if i find anything wrong
[Nova Launcher] Wezurii4694:
I'm having the same issue as this fellow, here. Thanks if anyone can help!
[Nova Launcher] osiedacz:
Version 16 fixed my permanent fc on the M8. Thank you.
[Nova Launcher] andrewilley:
Is anyone else having problems with user-edited text labels for apps (on both the main desktops and also in the Dock) not surviving after a reboot? I created some shorter descriptions for my Dock icons, but they all revert back to the default app text after any reboot. Same with desktop edits.

(Galaxy Note 3, stock, rooted with Wanam Xposed)

Andre
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Anyone know why Nova beta asks for 2 new permissions ? (Start at boot, and find accounts)
[Nova Launcher] truewt:
New Nova beta messed up my app drawer layout... Configuration just seems weird on the old settings... :(
[Nova Launcher] fclifton:
Both still happen with beta 16. Just wondering, is the WIDGETS tab supposed to be there, or is it gone now?

(BTW forgot to say earlier that I have Card Background turned on for the App drawer with the card background color set to white. I also have Drawer Style Vertical)
[Nova Launcher] funtomi:
Nice work..

Bug report: I have 2 pages set for dock. When I press home button dock not return to first page.
[Nova Launcher] metalcoffeegames:
I decided to use this recently, nice work!
[Nova Launcher] mankvl:
Thx for the update, love the new looks, noticed that app drawer don't have any borders from left to right, if u make icon size bigger, at least in v3 it had.
[Nova Launcher] yomiguy:
Yeah you're right! Previously I had a gesture for going to default screen and it moved to the main screen and main dock page which for me is page 2.

I would like this to come back too.

Enviado desde mi PepiNote
[Nova Launcher] mankvl:
Some bugs i noticed:

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[Nova Launcher] priyam basak:
Recent update is a bit laggy.

Animations take more time with same settings.?
[Nova Launcher] joluke:
Yeah I do find it a bit laggy. And it was so smooth before :(
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
With latest update I have a problem with folders if there are many apps inside.

It looks like the scrolling within the folder isn't there anymore and they don't fit all inside the folder anymore.
[Nova Launcher] springer.music:
Overscrolling between first/last screen while in landscape mode

I'm on a Nexus 6 (stock with DPI changed to 360)

With "Infinite Scroll" on and the device in landscape mode, scrolling between the last and first screens (and vice versa) results in a bit of overscrolling, i.e. you can see part of the following/previous screen.

Can anyone confirm this?

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] thephilosopher0912:
In the new version I can not find the option to add a page...

Someone can tell me where to find it?
[Nova Launcher] springer.music:
Long press an empty area of the desktop to bring up the overview, scroll to the rightmost screen and tap the + button
[Nova Launcher] nsnsmj:
The new version of the app is awesome. My only problems being animation speed, no matter which option I choose, only works at what seems to be either fast or faster than light. Even when I choose relaxed, stock, or nova, the speed is always the same.

The next problem is that folders in the app drawer with many apps in them are cut off on each side when opened. I'm sure this has been reported already though.

Lastly, placing widgets and apps to the home screen is incredibly laggy. Performance takes a big hit.
[Nova Launcher] Emama:
Can it change icons of folder?

It says Not implemented yet when I edit folder
[Nova Launcher] vaffanculo403:
What about scrolling up and down to scroll through apps and then right to left to switch between the widgets and apps?
[Nova Launcher] the1dynasty:
my post wasn't to take away from any of the requests about the app drawer... but personally i will go back to stock ICS Launcher if they change the way the app drawer scrolls :)
[Nova Launcher] mhwarfield:
I agree with keeping the default be the stock ICS scrolling but then making these others configurable options would be great. I would be one of the ones preferring the waterfall scrolling, especially.
[Nova Launcher] Shahpur.Azizpour:
No they are not almost identical. They are identical.

But there is a difference on the search widget at the top. It is slightly different from the position and cell padding.
[Nova Launcher] bmajor:
its working fine for me
[Nova Launcher] madmak:
Direct call/message etc are available under Shortcuts and not widgets
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Working great on my A500!

Acer A500 Thor's ROM
[Nova Launcher] donouzo:
working great for me, too.
[Nova Launcher] Nephilim:
What happened to the "google" label in the search widget? I would like the ability to add that back, it may sound dumb but I want the full Ice Cream Sandwich experience, I use nova for the ability to customize my icons and icon labels but I would like the launcher itself to look just like the default ICS launcher. Could you possibly give us the option in nova settings to toggle it on or off?
[Nova Launcher] mhwarfield:
Sigh... The full "Ice Cream Sandwich experience" will be without Google in the search window. As has been mentioned on several forums for several weeks, Google removed it from the ICS source and it is not coming back. It will not be in the default launcher and this was not the developer that did that.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Download Tiwiz ICS Search Bar from the market. It looks alright, and it's customizable...oh, and it has "Google" in the widget as well, which seems to be what you're looking for.

D3 CM9 Alpha 5
[Nova Launcher] Nephilim:
Unecessary to give a condisending response. I was unaware that google was whom removed it. If that's the case then I recant my request and am fine with how it is. Just realize that not everyone has the same information and it's nice to get a respectful response.

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Thanks for the suggestion, I prefer to have the constant search on top so I'm gonna stick with the search bar as it is. I didn't realize google removed the branding themselves. :)
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
No worries. If you want the constant search option, you can download the widget, and just place one on each screen... I'm not sure how it will function, in terms of resource usage, but it would solve the problem until someone creates a mod. :)

Acer A500 Thor v80