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[Nova Launcher] vasilis_:
Hello I have a problem and I wonder if anyone can help.

I create files to keep my apps organized in the app drawer and I use an icon for each one of the folders to replace the standard folder look but once in a while icons disappears and I need to set icon all over.

Why is this happening and how can I fix that?
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Nova FC when app shortcut dropped onto folder group.

Having held out since Nova was re-based a few years ago until some home screen icon spacing improvements were made, I've installed the new version of Nova on 4 devices running CM12.1 and LOS14.1 and am experience the same issue(s) on all devices.

1) Quite often, when an app shortcut is dragged from the app drawer to be dropped onto a folder (as opposed to placed into - eg waiting for it to expand then dropping) Nova FCs and has to be reset as default launcher, but the shortcut is in created in the folder in its proper alphabetized position.

2) Sometimes when an app drawer shortcut is placed onto or into a folder, some of the shortcuts in the folder overlap. /until some other action is taken like adding more shortcuts to the folder.

I know that this thread is not monitored for bug reporting and I've searched for similar cases but found nothing recent. Also, considering the wide range of potential settings and usage scenarios this may be a long-shot but... Has anybody else experienced something similar, and might there be a known fix.
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Try entering the labs menu. I think you hold volume down while in nova settings, then labs will be an option. There is an option for big grid positioning. See if that helps. Also try subgrid positioning in desktop grid in desktop settings. I have never had any issues like yours, but may try playing with the height and widths of grid positioning also in settings in desktop. Pic posted of the labs menu...

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The stupid leading the dumb.
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Remembering our brief past discussion around the re-basing, I was actually hoping you'd be watching the thread. I'll play with the "big-grid" and sub-grid" options and work my way to the desktop grid position settings if need be. To your point about the latter, I do use "largest" system font size and larger than default font and icon settings in Nova desktop which may narrow the scope of the issue. Thanks for the advise, which is certainly not something I would... RESIST :)
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Disabling subggrid positioning seems to have fixed it. My hypothesis, if I were planning to test this all the way through, would be that the snap-to function is getting caught between two options when subgrid positioning is enabled on devices with unique icon and font size settings.

Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] taytev:
Nice job !
[Nova Launcher] sinisin:
Any chance you can add locks for folders? I'd much rather just unlock a folder than have to unlock every app in it...
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
Wellllll..... it was still crashing so it was back to 3.3 for me where I can put more large icons in folder groups without having to scroll, and can drop icons into groups without FC or icons 100% overlapping until FC.
[Nova Launcher] manu0888:
Best launcher ever
[Nova Launcher] Federacion:
Comment of the year after page 1753!
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
PM me your backup file for Nova, and you checked the logs for reason why you get f/c? I'm presuming you have done this numerous times, but i figured i'd ask. 1 thing i know for sure, if you are in the minority with an issue, then Teslacoil doesn't give a crap about you.

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[Nova Launcher] PapaWangsta:
[MENTION=1372738]teslacoil[/MENTION] Can you add option for Samsung galaxy s8+, Hide Navigation bar and status bar to make it immersive?

got this from reddit: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.teslacoilsw.launcher
[Nova Launcher] :
ported pack off Samsung s8 widgets here to use with zooper

navbar home page count clock etc all zooper widgets as see in photo by some one called Braiteyy edited pack just left the .zw files init

https://xdaforums.com/themer/zooper...ons-navbar-t3595711/post72020786#post72020786

would like see how they worked out for you and your setup post photos if you used this
[Nova Launcher] IronTechmonkey:
I'd be glad to if you are interested in de-engineering it based on your own curiosity but the FC is not the only thing having me revert to 3.3, and a primary other reason is somewhat to your point about narrow usage cases not being supported (in Nova and elsewhere).

In 3.3, with Android (4.x-7.x) set to use "largest" fonts and Nova set to use 130% (max) desktop font and icon sizes I could fill a desktop folder until almost the full dimensions of the display with 20 app icons before having to scroll the folder group. I have 12 such folders on 1 home screen averaging over 10 items per folder and rarely use the app drawer (and that is the relatively narrow usage case in question). Since the re-basing the best I can get is 16 before scrolling is required within the folder, and that is only achievable at lower Nova font and icon sizes.

Having always uses larger font sizes or lower resolutions I'm accustomed to things like this, especially through the CRT monitor days in Windows where alternate display sizes were a mess. in this case It's disappointing (and befuddling) but the performance of 3.3 is better on my relatively low resource devices anyhow.
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Yeah, i prefer the pre material nova myself, i just wanted to offer as much help as possible as you consistently do the same for all users on the MiX threads. Having beta tested apps myself for many devs and teams, it is not an easy task trying to test every feature or modification made and helping troubleshoot and squashing bugs. I know if i ever developed an app or program i would not hesitate to ask you to test, knowing you would go above and beyond whatever was asked. Not many devoted and appreciative users around anymore as you can clearly see from the MiX thread...

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Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?
[Nova Launcher] Piemo:
Just reinstalled Nova on my new Honor8 but can't see anymore the weather on searchbar. I don't have any option to activate it... Has it been removed?

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[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
It was moved to Labs, and is not supoorted anymore
[Nova Launcher] Sami Jildeh:
check at Labs

Long press Volume- button and disable Labs by long press on Volume+ button

First option in Labs
[Nova Launcher] Goku80:
Are you saying that the weather thing is not being supported
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
If it was a question, then yes.
[Nova Launcher] Goku80:
Just out of curiosity why please
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
Because it does not work as it should, for some people it does not work at all, and it is because of Googles API, so Nova devs can't do anything more, so is not supported..
[Nova Launcher] jcmm11:
Totally guessing here. I wonder if the difference on whether or not it's working is due to if someone has the pixel ROM installed (even if not actively using it) or not. Further possibility of if it's installed as a system app or not.

I know it works here (or did the last time I checked, I'll check again and edit this post). I have pixel ROM as system app.

Edit: scrap that idea. It doesn't appear to work here any more. It's been quite a while since I had it turned on.
[Nova Launcher] matuszp:
@up it works on my phone.

Marshmallow, stock based for lg g3

Wysłane z mojego LG-D855 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
The reason the weather doesn't work properly is Google won't allow Tesla coil to have the latest up to date weather APIs, so nova has to use a previous pixel API that's unreliable and even force closes nova if enabled on some devices.

That's the reason it was placed in labs.

Kevin Barry was on an android programme a few weeks ago and explained he's trying to secure the API so we can have Google now as a left page and fully working supported weather.

He's in some tough negotiations so let's hope he can get a deal with Google done.

It's a pity so many people complain about the weather and demand nova fixes it, because they don't realise it's not a nova thing but a big Google thing !!!
[Nova Launcher] Piemo:
That's probably because end users are not aware of all these background, so the first thought they have (me too) is "wtf is wrong with Nova that makes it unable to get weather?!"

Clearly you don't think about bigG not allowing it, right?

So, thinking about it.. why not use different service to get weather like AccuWeather.com or similar? Well, I don't have any idea of how APIs are working yet or how they should actually work, but there are tons of weather app in the PS using third part servers to gain weather (I used a lot Beautiful Widget years ago). Just my curiosity about losing my weather infos in the morning ?

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[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
The thing is that you have to pay for a lot of them. Even weather underground charges for getting the info from their servers. Just because the api is there doesn't mean it will just work.
[Nova Launcher] jcmm11:
Weather underground users can get access for free (I know because I have a key). It would be a bit more work on the users part. There are other services that do provide free access, although as to which I'm not sure off the top of my head.
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Yes but for other apps to ping them they charge. You can look up the pay scale easily.
[Nova Launcher] jcmm11:
You set the app up so the user has to enter their own access key. Which is why I said it's a bit more work on the users part. The app I originally got it for had options of which provider to use. One was totally free. If you wanted to use wu you had to go get key and enter it.
[Nova Launcher] alaskenikeni:
Hey guys is there anyway to let a widget fixed like the search bar? I want to use an other search bar widget but it's not that nice having it scrolling with the screen. I can add it in all screens and use wipe scoll effect, but it sucks with my other widgets.
[Nova Launcher] GerManiac:
Just updated.

Any chance to get the gestures to lock the device with root back?

Before I set the swipe up gesture to lock my device using root and it would lock immediately and the screen was off. Then I had to unlock by Pin or fingerprint.

Now it does not work properly anymore, since the root option has been replaced. Following happens when swiping up to unlock The hardware keys stay on for 5 seconds then turn off and the screen turns black. Turning the device back on unlocks the device without a pin or fingerprint.

Device Admin is also no option since then I can't unlock with fingerprint.
[Nova Launcher] jcmm11:
I'm running 5.1 Prime and still have the root option available. Settings, advanced, screen lock method. See image.
[Nova Launcher] GerManiac:
Sorry my mistake.

Was also testing Magisk and somehow my device lost root. Hence Nova could not offer me the root option anymore.

Next time I better hold my horses before crying wolf.

:rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] bubba1601:
That's a fair point.

But would you pay for it?

I was lead to believe (and I'm quite certain, but not 100%) that another weather service provider was suggested in the nova launcher community on G+, and they insisted using these other providers isn't just given to them, they actually pay quite slot of money to use them.

But I suppose being at loggerheads with Google over the broken API and Google now, I'm assuming nova doesn't want to fall out with Google, it's look like they are waiting for something, lord knows what though.
[Nova Launcher] dsa88:
Just bring back support for Missed It numeric badges notification provider.

Or at least mention the support drop in the update description.

It's not funny at all, making changes and cut out the features that worked.
[Nova Launcher] sinisin:
Folder names are now appearing over folder backgrounds. And I can't close a folder by tapping it. Endlessly frustrating.

Had changed some dock settings. Dock as Overlay is on in this SS. Not a normal option for me. Had accidentally checked it.
[Nova Launcher] taskman32:
You should have the option for landscape to just rotate the icons without rearranging them, like the iPhone does. It's more aisthetically pleasing.
[Nova Launcher] PedroCaseiro:
I'm on CM13 and Nova doesn't hide the clock even tough I enable it to hide the clock on the Desktop Home page. Root acess is granted! Help
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Do it thru system settings. No need to do it thru nova.

the stupid getting dumber
[Nova Launcher] PedroCaseiro:
Well sir, your lack of disrespect shows how an asshole you are.

If I wanted to disable the clock I would've done it already thru system settings. The thing is I want it disable on the Desktop home page ONLY or did your inflated ego got in the way and couldn't read "enable it to hide the clock on the Desktop Home page" ???

Have a nice day :)
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Umm yeah... Only tried to help. Have fun figuring it out yourself when you are unable to post stupid questions anymore. Bye ? ?

the stupid getting dumber
[Nova Launcher] 60nine:
and then he realized that was just a post signature...
[Nova Launcher] jr866gooner:
There is no need for these daft comments causing uproar. People come here for help not abuse. This is a friendly place so let's keep it that way!
[Nova Launcher] PedroCaseiro:
Well yeah. I just did.

Apologies to Thebear j koss on my behalf
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
No worries. I would edit your post so a mod doesn't see it. My sig isn't even for xda, but tapatalk posts sig thru all forums...

BTW, I think the hide clock is for stock roms that don't have the option to do so. I always hide my statusbar so I have never used that option before.

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[Nova Launcher] checksum123:
With Nougat, we now have the ability to change the screen density. When I change the screen density to have bigger fonts and icons on my tablet ( samsung galaxy tab a 10.1), Nova will no work in landscpae mode, mainly the dock will not position on the bottom, but will always stay on the side.

Hope they will fix this soon...
[Nova Launcher] jerryn70:
Android 7 app shortcut is not working on my galaxy s4 lollipop. I'm using Nova prime. Is there any settings to activate it?
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
Not all, if any, shortcut does work on Lollipop, I'm not sure, but it is probably only for 6+. There is no option to enable it.

EDIT: from FAQ

App shortcuts

If you're not on Android 7.1 you won't see all app shortcuts due to API limitations and due to those API restrictions this feature can't be backported to versions of Android that are older than 5.1.

It's also worth noting that Nova Launcher doesn't add shortcuts to apps themselves. That is all done by each individual app developer to add in support as well as for what versions of Android they support.

https://help.teslacoilapps.com/faq#app-shortcuts
[Nova Launcher] jerryn70:
I know it's available only on some apps like XDA labs, greenify etc etc.

But I think early the app shortcut was working on my phone . But now after a reinstall it's not .
[Nova Launcher] robhug:
You can use custom ROM , Android 7.1.2 ,like rr or lineage on your s4 :) way better that stock in my opinion , you will get launcher shortcuts
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
What app? All of them? Did you enable shortcuts in settings? And yes, only certain apps create those shortcuts. Most Gapps have them, and some apps that have been updated with the API to enable them.

Embarrassed ? American
[Nova Launcher] jerryn70:
There is no settings for shortcut :confused: :eek:
[Nova Launcher] marcran75:
Been using Nova Prime for some time but I've never been able to find this setting that is pictured in the Play Store.
[Nova Launcher] 60nine:
settings - app & widget drawers - card background (turn on)
[Nova Launcher] musicman5844:
This is better https://www.xda-developers.com/nova-launcher-beta-introduces-android-o-style-notification-badges/
[Nova Launcher] marcran75:
Beside the fact that it is completely unrelated to my inquiry, I already use Tesla Unread and prefer it.
[Nova Launcher] musicman5844:
You can still use it and you could pay for prime
[Nova Launcher] marcran75:
WOW! You literally quoted me say that I've "been using Nova Prime for some time." I appreciate you trying to be helpful but it would be much better served if you paid a little more attention to what is being asked.
[Nova Launcher] :
You get that screen when you install Nova for the first time.
[Nova Launcher] pratik_193:
[MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION] been prime user since ages... got one problem though..

tesla unread does not work for whatsapp for me..what could be the reason? it either does not show the unread count at all or shows incorrect count

works proper for all other apps

Edit - works now. Somehow tesla does not behave properly with certain samsung themes.. This was causing inaccurate count..
[Nova Launcher] Bwangster12:
So I'm having this same problem... recently noticed (out of nowhere) that long pressing apps no longer shows the app specific shortcuts. Just see the edit, remove, etc shortcuts from Nova.
[Nova Launcher] InvalidDNA:
One of the greatest launchers.

But, without prime it's very limited.

I am not sure why the icon size is set to very small when compared to others. But, can't increase without prime.

Is it intentionally done..?
[Nova Launcher] asepsetiawan:
I love this launcher, its one of a kind:highfive:
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
New beta version 5.3b1 with new app "Nova Google Companion" has Google Now cards on the left side, as Google Launcher.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/teslac...nova-launcher-5-3-beta1-android-apk-download/

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/teslac...va-google-companion-1-0-android-apk-download/
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
Not for me it doesn't.
[Nova Launcher] Annunneo:
Doesnt work for me, I disabled infinite scrolling as well.

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Rebooted now its working.
[Nova Launcher] radz_:
Google Integration is causing redraw in desktop when closing an app.
[Nova Launcher] OnceAMatrixMan:
Not working for me. Do you need to be running Nougat?

Found it -

https://m.androidcentral.com/nova-launcher-gets-google-now-pane-jumping-through-hoops
[Nova Launcher] boardlord:
Is it possible with Nova to keep the icons of frozen apps on the desktop? The reason I ask is that I have a simple Tasker task that disables all messenger apps when I don't want to be disturbed, and another that de-freezes them. But after the app freezing task, all icons disappear from the desktop and the dock, and it's cumbersome to re-add all of them after defrosting. Are restoring a backup or manually re-adding icons my only options? What do you guys think? Thanks :)
[Nova Launcher] Maaz56:
Best Launcher I ever had.

Hi , I am using Nova Launcher Form past 5 months on HTC One M8 and it great.
[Nova Launcher] boardlord:
Since I have root I found it easier to just use AFWall+ to use 2 profiles (messengers disabled and normal mode) and add these profiles to my QuickSettings with Gravitybox to easily toggle them [emoji3], with the help of the Autoshortcut plugin for Tasker [emoji108]
[Nova Launcher] discodestroyer10:
Works great on galaxy s8. Fantastic job!
[Nova Launcher] matuszp:
LG G3, fulmics 7.5 works good :)
[Nova Launcher] Ramer:
I have a Galaxy S8+, have "unknown sources" ON and never had a problem installing previous betas. For some reason, when I try to install, nothing happens when I tap "install". Anyone know what's going on?
[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
Why Nova launcher consumes more memory compared to other launchers? Nova on my phone eats 150mb memory while Pixel launcher eats less than 50mb. Is this because of high customization Nova has? If yes do we have smaller Nova launcher?
[Nova Launcher] christboanerges:
In my phone just 50MB of memory

Maybe you use pirate version? ? LOL
[Nova Launcher] 60nine:
60mb for me atm...

i guess it depends on the widgets you use... i have only clock widget...
[Nova Launcher] vahtmestar:
Mine takes 118mb. I have 3 widgets.
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
Avg 70MB, max 120MB. It's OK for me.
[Nova Launcher] -->:
Mine takes 45MB avg, no widget whatsoever
[Nova Launcher] radz_:
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[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
I am using the paid version with one click widget. What Android Version you are using?

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I also had clock widget. It constantly eat 150mb
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
Try to delete data for Nova and set it again.
[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
I have un-installed and reinstalled the app multiple times. See in the enclosed image app is consuming 126mb. I have just installed the app about 1 hour back. And now within 2-3 hours, it will consume 150mb of memory. Very irritating.
[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
Are you using notifications badges?
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
Yes, I use dynamic badges.

I see that your Nova is always running.

Which version do you have and do you use Nova Google Companion?
[Nova Launcher] christboanerges:
my device LG E975 using nitrogen rom 7.1.2 and use 3 widget ( weather,bible and Calendar)
[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
I am on Android 7.0 and have the app installed using Google Play Store. No I don't have Nova Google companion. I have only installed Nova launcher along with prime.

Any ways this can be fixed?

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Nova 5.2
[Nova Launcher] OnceAMatrixMan:
I never looked at memory use for Nova, but I have you beat. I am using Google Companion, 2 desktop pages, Google Calendar widget, and KLWP - that's it. The 197 mb use was after a reboot too. Going to have to do some tweaking I guess
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
I'm, betting it's that companion a lot of people are using which makes sense. Without it I'm at about 75mb after 3 hours
[Nova Launcher] Ja_som:
I'm on 79 now, with companion app.
[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
Thanks for the confirmation. It feels better to know that others are also facing the issue.

I have switched to other launcher until this issue is fixed. Can't reserve 150mb for launcher.

I don't have Google companion installed on my phone.

Hope the developer looks into this issue.
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
I wouldn't count on it being seen here. The dev doesn't even come to the site much anymore. Can't really blame him there though.

As it is not happening on every device I will not say it is nova fault. More something that us interacting with nova. Be it widgets, having tons of shortcuts on you home screen instead of the app drawer where they belong or things like klwp. I have had a a few that were badly done and had nova eating up ram
[Nova Launcher] matrixzone:
I have very simple Nova setup. Using one clock widget, no Google companion. One home screen, with 4 folders. Like I said very simple. Still the app is eating 150mb
[Nova Launcher] ratbags:
Anybody else have jagged icons in the dock? I do. Icons look fine in preview within the icon app, but when applied in dock look jagged around edges, or in some cases blurry!!! I've tried fiddling with icon normalisation settings without success.
[Nova Launcher] Shadow-Nexus:
Awesome thanks man!
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
i have mine set to 2 pages and infinite. it scroll to a blank dock. other than that :thumbsup: on B13
[Nova Launcher] wanderfowl:
Thanks so much for adding folder icon customization. Wonderful!
[Nova Launcher] blackbearblanc:
Nice update.

But stille cant add apps w holding finger on screen + choosing "apps".Nothing happens. Appdrawer works fine now.
[Nova Launcher] blackbearblanc:
Infinate scroll on dock, makes the icons invisible indtil scrolling a second time.

Again and again
[Nova Launcher] sway40:
Love this launcher just gets better with every update, haven't used anything else.

~ Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running Cm9~