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[Nova Launcher] Pfeffernuss:
When no details are given and I can't replicate it on two completely different phones that's not so strange, imho.

Plus, between all the negative posts I thought it would be nice to have some positive words on this thread as well.
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Again; different phone, different settings, different usage scenario.

... and dude, stop trying to disprove the reports of others just because you cannot replicate them. The size of the universe makes that illogical. What's more your last example actually proves that there must be a problem somewhere so thanks :) and gday.
[Nova Launcher] Pfeffernuss:
That's what I said in my post as well, nothing new here.

Dude, stop making "this does not work properly" posts without even specifying the hardware and resolution used. It's completely useless. It all is, as the dev doesn't even come here anymore. Which, imho, is completely logical.

Regret spending my time on this. No need to reply, and on the ignore list it is :good:
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Now that don't make no kind o' sense. Many of us have been given technological hoops to jump through by this update. The animus of some (not me) aside, the reality is that for some of us it's a mess; and workarounds will be sought and discussions about the issues and workarounds will occur. You should give people a chance to do that without trying to summarily disprove the veracity of their reports a-priori.

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Thanks! I think you are on to something. Any issues introduced by the 2 line label setting on smaller phone screens would likely be compounded by using system font of 130%. Will definitely test combinations of settings in this regard when I have a chance. Thanks again.
[Nova Launcher] kingvortex:
If you have issues, then go to the G+ page for Nova and report it. Discussing it here isn't going to help solve it, as the only person that works on Nova isn't active in this thread and hasn't been for a long time. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Goodness maybe I'm cranky today or maybe I just require truth at this moment.

No. You merely tried to disprove it by testing on a different phone which you could have determine even without hard information by looking at my screen grab.

Yes, exactly. I'm sharing the issue in the forum to get more clarity on it so I can form and submit any reasonable bug reports or feature requests, just as was suggest by the person I responded to above.
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
No intent to reach Dev but rather using this forum in the true spirit of such forums - to connect with others in similar circumstance to explore the issue to see if it is even worth a bug report or feature request.
[Nova Launcher] Nimueh:
I don't see where this "Say something nice or don't say anything at all!" mentality is coming from all of a sudden :confused:

I'm sure I'm not the only user that checks XDA before installing or even buying a new app. I for one am glad to not just read "great app" but also any downsides/negative reports, it helps me make up my mind.

If this thread is now turned into a "Praise the dev + app" thread then it's pretty useless since it doesn't paint the full picture.

Yes, Nova was a great app until the last update. Now features are missing that were part of the reason people installed/bought it and I think it's only fair to let potential new buyers know that.
[Nova Launcher] kingvortex:
I don't think anyone is suggesting that you can't talk about broken/removed features or ask for help with something that doesn't function the same way any more.

The way it was being done is the issue here. Shouting "it's garbage!" or "it sucks!" then calling those with a different opinion childish names and worse is far from constructive and isn't what this place is about.

Anyway, this is going off topic. Keep feedback/criticism respectful and I'm sure the moderators won't have any issues with it. We're all here to enjoy our hobby and there's no reason to get upset or in trouble over it. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Nova Launcher] Pfeffernuss:
Big difference between this and "let's mail him and all give one star reviews because the white is so fugly!" around twenty six times a day. That also grows old, quicky.
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
I'm with you on this. Although I don't like white backgrounds in general, at this point in Android evolution who can fault a dev for following the googleship in that regard. (author shakes fist at google colored sky).
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
Yes ofcourse thats why there are good reviews and bad reviews. Or else you would find all apps in playstore having ratings of 2 stars...
[Nova Launcher] Jimisballjohn:
Hello, Moto G 2nd Gen owner here. The launcher poped up the update, I downloaded it, but on the isntallation page, after I press install it shows: App has not been installed. Any ideas why? Incompatibility with the Moto G? Should I disable it and install it after?
[Nova Launcher] Pfeffernuss:
Have experienced this as well, on both the G3 and N7. In this case downloading directly from the site using a browser worked properly.
[Nova Launcher] Appet:
thanks

thanks
[Nova Launcher] Jimisballjohn:
Can you send me the direct link to the site, I can't find it
[Nova Launcher] Pfeffernuss:
I always download the latest beta directly from here, but as you can see the stable version can also be found there :good:
[Nova Launcher] Jimisballjohn:
I downloaded from there, didn't work either. I am trying a wipe cache/clean some stuff from my memory and then install it.
[Nova Launcher] Jimisballjohn:
I uninstalled and reinstalled t he final version. Case closed.
[Nova Launcher] Bingley:
I do apologise for using a feature in an app the way is intended! I hide all the apps I don't use regularly, like my isp app, hide my banking app, and keep it clean and things out of others eyes. I should use it exactly as you do! Seriously, it's was a useful feature for me and now it's gone, so I'm back on 3.3
[Nova Launcher] :
Can I please read issues with this app and not petty name calling or people whinging and moaning?

I'm half afraid to post that I'm actually quite happy with Nova and version 4 is way better than 3.3 which for me was a battery drainer.

Too many launchers are almost identical nowadays and I think the dev was brave in making a change and some hated the new UI.

Please people, respect that I'm happy with Nova on my clone of a Samsung galaxy A5 but even the mods and happy users of nova are getting fed up with all the bitterness, name calling and negativity in this post.

Am I so wrong to state here I'm happy with Nova?

Should I be scared to say here in public?

That's all I'm going to say.

Like it or lump it, I'm not asking anyone to agree with me but please respect those of us happy with Nova.

Sent from someone happy with Nova and from someone who doesn't spend 8 hours a day in Nova settings:p
[Nova Launcher] tpayne2345:
I already had both of those checked and it still was happening..

I just solved it by making a simple zooper widget exactly like the stock clock
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
As someone who does not like aspects of the update I wanted to chime in and... agree with you.:) The fact that I'm disappointed has no bearing on whether you like the update or not and we should all feel free to share information about it. Sorry to hear you've not felt comfortable doing so. Ironically, that all of these things can be true is a testament to how solid, deep and popular Nova is. If it was not capable of doing so much there would not be as much heated opinion. Complicating matters is the fact that the change in Nova has driven a lot of non-regular traffic to this forum and the merging of worlds may not have been very harmonious. Anyhow, careening back on topic somewhat:

At one time in a different ROM or maybe even JB stock I noticed (a much earlier version of) Nova was giving a battery hit. I was not sure if it was because I was one of those folks who played with the configuration all day but that is a possibility. I never chased the issue but have not seen it in my current ROM (CM11/KK4.4.4) and configuration. I'm curious if you noticed what Nova actions seemed to cause more battery drain in 3.3.

This brings home the whole idea of how significant but still meaningful these different opinions can be. Where your experience is that the update has further distinguished Nova, to me it seems as if Nova has reverted to something similar to the stock laucher3 which is what the custom ROMS I play with use. I guess in this case the perspective is shaped by where we started and neither experience invalidates the other :)
[Nova Launcher] michaeljc70:
On my ASUS Infinity, after the last upgrade, everything on my homepage shifted. The last 10% or so on the left and right side of the screen aren't being used. The wallpaper is there though. Dock icons are smashed too even with max padding.
[Nova Launcher] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Did you check the height and width margins? Sounds like you need to reduce or disable them
[Nova Launcher] ripj4ck:
I've got nothing but love for the new update. Still working flawlessly on my OnePlus
[Nova Launcher] michaeljc70:
Yes.

First of all, I changed no settings and the screen changed after the last Play Store update.

When I set them to None, the widgets fill the screen, but the app drawer button and Google Search are toward the middle of the screen.
[Nova Launcher] :
Agreed 100%.

Battery drain......

I noticed an earlier version of nova hit the battery of my then daily driver, a Huawei ascend Y300.

I used this coupled with golocker and xwidget.

I used to get 6.5-7hrs on stand by with data and WiFi switched on!

Regards Nova 3.3.

Being used on my Galaxy S I9000 running 5.1.1 lollipop (omnirom)

Battery drain is quite excessive and i only get 4--4.5 hours on stand by with data and WiFi on.

Also being used on my wife's 2nd gen MOTO G running 5.0.2 and she can just scrape 10 hours on stand by.

My wife doesn't use weather widgets or themes as she's not a customisation freak like me :D

Using it on my current work phone which is the Chinese clone jiake jk760 which is a 5incher running 4.4.2 KitKat and had a touchwiz s5/s6 theme installed and the galaxy s6 xwidget weather theme and I was getting 6 hours max with it in my pocket.

The standard launcher on this phone is stock launcher 3 but it has touchwiz style icons and the app draw button on the right just like standard Samsung/touchwiz phones.

These can be edited to use other icons though.

Enter nova 4.0 and and I've noticed:

The galaxy S i9000 now can last 9-10 hrs on stand by!

My wife is reporting going three days between charges since her Nova updated.

I found this unbelievable but then she is a very light user, she uses the included lollipop theme in Nova with no widgets apart from the stock digital clock and the stock lockscreen.

I took her moto g out with me in the car this weekend and even using here maps for sat nav Ive so far got 2 days clear out of the battery!

My jk760 battery life has more than doubled.

This is incredible.

I could not believe it but the only common denomination here was all the phones had an update to nova earlier in the week.

I'm running the jk760 with an s6 theme, s6 weather widget and s6 locker theme and I'm now getting 14 hours easily on stand by with several calls and texts per day.

Incredible.
[Nova Launcher] :
Here's my jk760 running Nova 4 with the S6 curved theme and xwidget S6 weather.
[Nova Launcher] strongsteve:
The white backgrounds are like a disease spreading through the Android world..
[Nova Launcher] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
If we keep fighting amongst ourselves over a stupid launcher the CrApple Crowd will take advantage of our discord to regain market superiority and use the NSA to outlaw all incarnations of Linux.

Keep calm and keep loving android friends, there's no reason to fight like this. The simple fact that we have such control over our OS's in the first place is what makes the android experience superior. If you don't like something, you have the power to do something about it, the only limitation is how much reading and learning you're willing to do
[Nova Launcher] nmlssit:
Is there some kind of bug in custom icons set? I never saw Moonshine so pixelated!

(see the difference between the stock ones)
[Nova Launcher] Nimueh:
Luckily there are devs here to help us get rid of that disease ... TBO with their amazing dark/clear apps and themes for example, or [MENTION=4930664]cerj[/MENTION] with his themes ... <3 you guys :) :victory:
[Nova Launcher] nessuno1234:
hi guys! can i use nova prime on different devices (2 or 3)? or i need to buy it two times? thanks
[Nova Launcher] r-jansen:
Hi,

You can use it on as all devices with the same account.
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
The text of the Nova license/user agreement might provide more information. Not speaking for the legality/appropriateness of using one paid version on multiple devices but; I have run Nova Prime on an Android Virtual machine (which I use for testing) in addition to my primary phone, but run it in the VM so infrequently and for such short periods of time that I might not shake out any license conflict.

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No fighting going on here now other that voicing displeasure about the update and discussing workarounds in a reasonable way ;).
[Nova Launcher] user2k10:
How do I turn off the swipe down search gesture in the app drawer?
[Nova Launcher] rmrbpt:
Good to see Nova updated to the new version.

Everything has been working fine with the new update, the only remark I have to make is with tabs.

They look too big and swiping between them is a trial and error experience for most of the time.

Improving the sizes and the touch/swipe code on that would be very much appreciated.

Apart from that, great job!

Love the new Widget Picker!
[Nova Launcher] raddacle:
Will Nova be getting a quick update to the Google Search widget to include transparency? The Google App just updated to add transparent status and navigation bar and it would be great if that followed suit in Nova.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Which Google app version has this? Could you post a screenshot to show what it looks like?
[Nova Launcher] raddacle:
Here's a link to the apk http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-search/google-app-4-6-10-19-arm-android-apk-download/

I've attached what Google looks like with transparency and one with Nova/Google that has black status and navigation bars

EDIT: Here's an image of how Google Now Launcher handles the Google Search widget: http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/googlehome-640x565.jpg
[Nova Launcher] player911:
I'm a long time user of Nova and love the update. I dont get what all the fuss is about. Looks good. Cool new features.

The 2 things I would love to see is the " Domino" slide effect from the LG Home. It is like a simple slide but each page element kinda moves on its own.

Also a native screen off option for double tap on the homescreen. I need a 3rd party app for that now.

OtherwiseI love it. Keep up the good work.
[Nova Launcher] misterkekko:
I have a little problem with the close all app button, I use Nova on new release lollipop polish rom (build 05.06.2015) on S4 I9515, if I use touchwiz as principal launcher, I don't have problems on task manager, but if I use Nova when I use close all app button the stuck on black screen and It remains so until I don't press the home button.

And if I use Nova as principal launcher and then I choose touchwiz as principal launcher, when I choose again Nova, whenever I use close all app button return touchwiz launcher.

Sorry for my bad English.
[Nova Launcher] f2bacon:
What app? I'm having the same issue and I just can't figure it out
[Nova Launcher] o0adam0o:
Not sure what happened but the only fix was getting a seperate app. I got "Full Screen Wallpaper" by Expeditious Apps from the Play Store and i used it to set my wallpaper to how it was before.
[Nova Launcher] WRXRB320:
Is there anyway to get rid of the app search function when you swipe down in the app draw?
[Nova Launcher] AndroidDeveloperLB:
Seeing that the new widget list makes it harder to find the widget I want to add (and that it doesn't remember where I've been before), I wanted to play with the settings to see what I can do with it, and found a bug:

click on "app & widget drawers", and then choose "widget drawer style" -> "vertical".

Now show the widgets list.

For me, all it shows is an empty list.

Only after a few times trying it out, it showed the items of the list. My guess is that all this time it took for the app to load the information of all app widgets.
[Nova Launcher] nessuno1234:
Installed Prime Version! I've spent 3 hours to have my phone like I wanted it.

Just one problem, I got an galaxy S5, when I try to add a widget, I find the widget scrolling menu very confusing and bad designed

someone else has the same problem?
[Nova Launcher] nobreak1970:
Worked fine first try after initial setup.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Can you explain why you need to disable it? Just curious.
[Nova Launcher] rippedwarrior69:
The swipe down to search on app drawer I would like to disable never use it. Can I change the swipe down to close app drawer instead?
[Nova Launcher] Ok_Kaleidoscope5109:
Question: With Google Now having Always On Listening when screen is on or when the phone is being charged, is there a reason to enable always on listening in Nova? Would it hurt to have both enabled (potential conflict?) or should I only use Google Now.
[Nova Launcher] WRXRB320:
Yes... I don't like it, don't need it. Do you know the previous version of Nova Launcher?
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Yes, look for Nova Classic here:

http://novalauncher.com/

Anyway, I don't see why the swipe down is a problem, on previous Nova swipe down inside the app drawer doesn't do anything. So why do you swipe down on the new Nova?
[Nova Launcher] :
Someone just pm'ed me saying there is no option to enable the Google search bar in Nova 4.0

I take it this is a figment of my imagination or I'm dreaming then?

No apology for the public humiliation...... Hang your head in shame for being too lazy to look :cool:
[Nova Launcher] andrewilley:
My (minor) problem with swipe-down gesture functions is that in vertically scrolling lists I will often do a quick pull down just to check I'm actually at the top - which should just bounce to tell me there's no more to scroll. So I don't want a pull-down to activate any features which I keep having to dismiss again (with the possible exception of doing a "refresh list" in the case of social media, email, etc)

Andre
[Nova Launcher] kingvortex:
If you pull down and the search icon appears, then just slide it back to the top and release. You will notice that the magnifying glass turns from blue to grey and the search dialogue won't appear. This also works in most apps that use pull to refresh.

Sent from my C6603
[Nova Launcher] gr3y_:
I have the same problem and would like to disable the search function, too.
[Nova Launcher] kingvortex:
Either do what I suggested in the post above yours, or go and suggest this in the correct place that's linked in the first post (here). Kevin isn't active here, so complaints/suggestions in this thread will go unheard.

Sent from my C6603
[Nova Launcher] gr3y_:
Didn't know that, thank you for the suggestion.
[Nova Launcher] richish:
Im using nova launcher 4.0 and have a bugs with wallpaper rotation,

when i rotate screen to landscape the wallpaper is rotated but half of screen is black.

I own Meizu MX4.
[Nova Launcher] kingvortex:
No problem. Suggestions can be made here (after searching to make sure it hasn't already been made).

Sent from my C6603
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
Nova's update got a pretty positive reception in Kevin's AMA on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/36o5ic/kevin_of_nova_launcher_teslacoil_software_ama/

Here, Kevin talks about this thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com..._nova_launcher_teslacoil_software_ama/crfzrwn
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Anyone else having issues with the App Search feature? Basically, when I launch the app search floating bar, it opens up along with my keyboard, but text input does not appear in the box. No matter how many times I select the box, text refuses to populate. In the end I need to reopen it. This happens quite frequently, though I hadn't noticed it at all before release.

This seems to be an issue with both gesture launch and app drawer launch.

EDIT: I just found that when I am in a unresponsive search box, changing the keyboard from the notification panel seems to fix the issue (for that specific instance... No matter keyboard you switch to/from). Odd.

I posted a suggested feature request, since there is no bug forum beyond g+ (which I don't use).

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...ons/8063877-app-search-input-problem#comments

Anyone else seeing this? Any ideas how to fix? Thanks!

(HTC M7, Android 5)

Sent from my secret lair in a hidden mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] Venom0642:
Nope couldn't duplicate your issue on my Note 4.

Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
search bug

Hi,

I'm observing a bug with Nova 4.0, when I use the search feature (for example swiping down in the app drawer), I type on the keyboard but nothing appears. If I try a few times then it works, but most of the time it doesn't.

I'm using the most excellent NextApp keyboard on a Nexus 4 with stock 4.4.4

BTW I like the Nova update overall, especially the new widget picker. 2 things I don't like so much are the white menus, and the very wide tabs in the app drawer; I used to see more tabs to tap on, but now I have to scroll a lot.

EDIT: gosh, only now I see someone reported the same bug! Anyway, one more confirmation of the bug.
[Nova Launcher] decmk:
No problem at all using SwiftKey.
[Nova Launcher] Venom0642:
Hmm no issues here on my Note 4

Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0

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Just curious for those that can't type in the search are you on KitKat or Lollipop ?, as for me i am on Lollipop ?

Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
After I posted the above I sent an email to Kevin so he would be certain to receive the bug report. you may also wish to do the same, so you can share the specifics of your device. The more information he has, the easier it'll be for him to find and fix... At least I'd hope[emoji1]

Sent from my secret lair in a hidden mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Feel free to add my environment info to your existing email thread, I'm not planning to use email. It's good info that we are on different versions of android, and different devices, and seeing the same search typing bug. What keyboard are you using by the way?

Anyway, in my report I did quote the OP as a feeble attempt to get some attention (one would hope :) )
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Have you tried with a different keyboard, just to troubleshoot? Try and narrow it down to see if it is nova, your device, keyboard or something else...
[Nova Launcher] Venom0642:
On the Note 4 i used the Samsung keyboard as you see few post above tested it on swiftkey and on Google keyboard and the search works with no issue's at all, i am on lollipop firmware as well , that is why i asked for all the one's having this issue if they are on lollipop or kitkat trying to see if it may be a firmware issue on kitkat just my thoughts.

Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0