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[Nova Launcher] v8rumble:
it's no wonder people download stuff with out paying.

You are paying for the labour involved. it takes time to program stuff.

I am missing something, or are dock backgrounds images not available with Nova?
[Nova Launcher] wilcomir:
Of course I do! I code too, I know ho much time it does take, I was just pointing out why navigation apps costs so much. We're saying the same thing...

no more ot from me ;)

V
[Nova Launcher] latino147:
Nova troubles on tablet (TF101)

I regularly have a weird situation on my tablet. When returning to the homescreen the desktops suddenly are all empty, but I can still scroll through them. The dock is visible, but can't be scrolled and you always see the same buttons, and none of them work. Going to apps to stop the nova service doesn't work, the only thing I can do is a reset.

I'm running on the newest version. Anybody else getting this on his/her tablet?

It never happens on my phone.
[Nova Launcher] Ashley280:
Nova Lancher Help

Hello,

I am using the ROM Virtuous Inquisition and Nova Launcher with it. Every time i restart the phone or power it off it resets the home-screen to the default look removing all my icons on the home screen and the launcher bar.

This is very annoying and this post is my last resort or i am loading a new ROM.

I am using the latest Nova Launcher and the latest build of Virtuous Inquisition. My phone is a HTC Sensation.

Thanks in advance
[Nova Launcher] Milamber33:
Have you tried wiping Nova Launcher's data or uninstalling/reinstalling?

Also, not sure if Logcat would show anything, but it might be worth posting one just after a restart to see if anything shows up.
[Nova Launcher] Shadow-Nexus:
Dude are you retarded or something?

You should use AOKP
[Nova Launcher] mhwarfield:
I believe you are mixing license terms here. The Apache License, specifically the Apache License 2.0 from 2004 on, is an OpenSource Initiative (OSI) recognized OpenSource License.

http://www.opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0

By saying "the stock launcher is under the Apache license, and therefore, is not open source" you are incorrect. Software licensed under the Apache License is OpenSource but modifications to it are not required to be equally released as OpenSource sources. This is similar to the BSD licenses, which are also OSI recognized OpenSource licenses but which do not require others to provide the sources or to provide their modifications in OpenSource.

I believe you are thinking about the GPL, Gnu Public License, family which is not only OpenSource but also requres that any modifications WHICH YOU DISTRIBUTE to also be licensed under the GPL. It's actually more restrictive than the Apache and BSD license families, but we can get into heated religious wars over that topic. If you don't distribute your modifications, you are not generally required to provide source to them (there are some corner cases where software is utilized as a service where things get a bit gray). Even there, there are exceptions for certain kinds of linking and for collections. If stock were licensed under GPL, then all modifications to create Nova would have to be released in source form under a GPL compatible license. This is not required under the Apache License, but both are, none the less, recognized by OSI as OpenSource licenses and they are the authority in this regards.
[Nova Launcher] barryflanagan:
Yes, I see this on my Transformer Prime running AOKP and Nova. I cleared Nova cache and data but it still happens.

Never happens on my GNex
[Nova Launcher] Kurre:
what the..are you talking about.. :mad:

Virtuous Inquisition IS ics rom afaik, so there should be no problem using it. ICS can be CM9, aokp, vanilla aosp etc..

But i can't help Ashley with this problem..could be caused by corrupted data or something like that maybe? :confused:
[Nova Launcher] Shadow-Nexus:
I know virtuous Inquisition is ICS I'm just saying that AOKP is better
[Nova Launcher] ^Fs:
I would love to sort my app drawer similar to this:

I posted this in the feature request here: http://goo.gl/dBb42

Kindly upvote if you agree with me!
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
It's a great idea. It's a bit like windows 7 phone system where its sorted by alphabet. Although i always thought you would need a massive amount of apps before you would ever need something like that though. (and if you have a massive list why not just use the search???)

Good luck with the feature request.
[Nova Launcher] Dianoda:
Sweet

Just wanted to say thanks to the dev for a sweet launcher. I've finally moved away from CM7 to a CM9 based rom on my original evo and a friend recommended nova. Great work! Love the scrolling animation and smooth as butter compared to anything I ever had in 2.3. :D
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
To add to the previous response to your post; why don't you just use the app drawer sorting option, where you can group apps under specific tabs, and even create folders for games, productivity, etc.? It seems like that would at least be a viable work-around for you, until the specific feature you're looking for gets added... :)
[Nova Launcher] sbenson1226:
Sorry if this has been addressed already, but what causes the persistent search bar to change icons? It seems to be random as far as I can tell. Restarting the launcher returns it to the normal "Google" icon.
[Nova Launcher] Pirol_62:
Feature request

Hi,

i've just moved from Go Launcher to this one. And just one hour of testing lead me to buy the prime version ;-)

I'm really happy with the performance and functionality.

Just two minor requests: Please enable the link to App-Drawer Folders on the homescreen.

Now i have to configure the drawer folders and similar to that the same folders on my homesreens as well. Only one of these steps would be cool.

Please create a folder type 'contacts' and let choose single contacts into a folder the same way you do it with apps.

Then, for me the Launcher is perfect.

:cool:

Remarks: I did it here because the feedback-link from novalauncher does not work.
[Nova Launcher] WarLion:
Over landscape I can't make any icon show his label if I turn portail the label apear any one know how to add the label in landscape also?

Xoom with eos 2.0 ics 4.0.4
[Nova Launcher] joshndroid:
Thanks for implementing the shortcuts.... No dock for me on aokp!!!
[Nova Launcher] Mindfield21:
Thank you for your great launcher!

The only things I would consider changing:

1) Add some more effects for the transition between homescreens and the app drawer. Some times the fly in/out effect feels laggy. I would try adding fade in/out effect as an alternative option.

2) If it is possible, I would give users the possibility to sort their apps in the app drawer as they wish. Not only alphabeticaly.

Just some thoughts

Keep up the good work!
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Just a question: for the few of you asking for Drawer Sorting options... are you using Nova Prime, or the free app? Prime gives you folders in drawer, and the ability to sort apps into groups, by creating custom tabs.
[Nova Launcher] clever_man:
Not bad, but what is about battery issue? When I trying nova (instead apex) my battery drain very fast on CM9.

P.S. Sory for my bad english.
[Nova Launcher] maniac2403:
Nova Launcher does not even show up on my battery usage setting page. How can you be sure that Nova is causing the issue? Try and install stock and check if battery drain is still there. Alternatively, use BetterBatteryStats to check what keeps your device awake.
[Nova Launcher] clever_man:
I flashed CM9 and installed Apex - battery life is good, testing several days.

Then I removed Apex and installed Nova - battery life is very bad, testing several days.

Now I'm using Apex and battery is good. This is not advertising apex launcher, just at the moment he is more suited to me.
[Nova Launcher] latino147:
Still nobody that can explain what it means that Nova is always to be found under 'Cached processes' in the 'running apps' list?

Does this mean that it's locked in memory or that it's moved to some kind of slower part of memory?
[Nova Launcher] CamoGeko:
Launcher is kept in memory to stop homescreen redraws. Quite simple really.

Sent from my CyanogenMOD 9 powered beast of a phone!
[Nova Launcher] solarus2011:
What ROM are you using? I had similar issues. Most of the time Nova was fine but occasionally it would "stick" as a running process (not cached) and chew battery life like crazy. This coincided with upgrading of LiquidRom 1.25 to 1.3. I switched to AOKP and the battery drain stopped. To be fair I should also tell you I removed my PowerAmp widget (never worked right anyway ;) ).

I can't say which caused the problem but I personally lean to the ROM as 1.3 and 1.35 are both not up to the team's usually high standards.
[Nova Launcher] clever_man:
I'm using OpenSensation CM9, and I'm trying AOKP, but have seem problems.
[Nova Launcher] Rimher:
Unread count bubble is coming for Nova too! Can't wait!
[Nova Launcher] Dorilife:
I knew it eventually would come, that's why I stayed with Nova:D
[Nova Launcher] ketani73:
"Nova requires Android 4.0.1 or higher.

Nova does NOT run on Gingerbread"

I really salute the developer who has put in a lot of hard work in this lovely creation but why make it so exclusive ?? Why not extend the curtsy a bit & include a wider android segment right from Android 2.1+ onwards ??
[Nova Launcher] CamoGeko:
Because they're are enough launchers available for those Android versions.

Sent from my CyanogenMOD 9 powered beast of a phone!
[Nova Launcher] TheInVisibleGoD:
Because stock ICS launcher is based in a different framework, and since Nova is based in stock ICS launcher... I think you got an idea...
[Nova Launcher] ketani73:
That does not justify my point dear bro , there must be many launchers of that Android 2.1+ range which also work on ICS (please rectify if i am mistaken) & that's why i feel that everyone (2.1+ onwards) should be able to enjoy this great creation !! ;)

---------- Post added at 05:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

Thanks for your answer dear bro , i think now i got the point !! I really liked the way you put it without being rude & i respect you for that !! ;)
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
nova is very good with Slim ROM

about notifications : just use this widget on your dock (SMS Unread count ) so no need to ask to the dev , I'm already using it (just untick : Description and it is very nice in the dock)
[Nova Launcher] tim k:
Any reason Nova can't rotate the home screens 180 degrees?

I posted a feature request to Kevin's site for Nova to enable 180 degree screen rotation, but I'm just wondering if its a limitation of ICS, or the stock launcher Nova is built off of.... or if its just a matter of simply enabling that particular rotation?

As the owner of a Galaxy Nexus with the charging port and headphone jack on the bottom of the phone, I'd love to be able to run the phone upside down when plugged in.... especially in my car where I keep it in the cupholder.
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
It can be done if you're using a custom ROM like AOKP, regardless of launcher.

For example, in AOKP, go to ROM Control > General UI and check 'Allow 180 rotation'
[Nova Launcher] tim k:
I see. So its set in stock ICS. That stinks. I hate when a company decides how users will use their phone and set limitations. I'm sure there is a reason in their minds, but for something like this why not just disable it out of the box but allow the user to enable it?

Frustrating.

{I know I could run a custom ROM but I got tired of that on my old Droid - I just want to be able to customize stock a little better}
[Nova Launcher] wilcomir:
I'm quite sure the launcher can implement this function itself. Anyway, I'm afraid you won't get much votes... Good luck!

V
[Nova Launcher] dskina:
I haven't used any ICS specific launchers, so I'll give this a try.
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
Hi kevin

please implement in the Free version :

Lock toggle

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...ure-requests/suggestions/2798701-lock-desktop

and Goto a Page directly

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...ions/2824282-nova-action-goto-a-page-directly

features already working on Apex using Actions
[Nova Launcher] profetul:
Hi, I have tried to use it, but it does not work on my phone, tried re-install a couple of times - but without success. :(

I really could use the notifications in Nova Launcher.

And also the lock widgets option, and the home page setting - offf - tried to make feature requests - but the page is offline :(
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
what is not working ?

add this as a widget on the desktop in order to see

SMS Unread count is working very well for SMS, Phone calls and Gmail for me on my Galaxy tab and on my Gnex.
[Nova Launcher] MystKid:
this launcher is missing the option to make the appdrawer background transparent
[Nova Launcher] elhennig:
You can set this in the Drawer settings. I don't know if this is limited to the prime version, however.
[Nova Launcher] MystKid:
oh i see and what about folders for apps? i have too many installed id liek to sort them
[Nova Launcher] dariox:
guys do you prefer this or apex/go launcher ex?
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
just try them and make your own choice

I was first with apex and now with nova because of Widgets 1x1 in the dock here
[Nova Launcher] Skunk Ape1:
The prime version has this function.

____________________

Just Flash It !!!
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
I've been using Nova since day one, and I've tried Apex on my phone and GO HD on my Xoom. I always keep coming back to Nova on both devices. Neither one seems to have what I need/want. Plus TeslaCoil = total BAMF when it comes to development.
[Nova Launcher] disa5080:
Multiple users

Hi all,

I do not currently own a ICS device. I plan on getting a 4.0 tablet. Does this replacement work for tablets? And most importantly does this provided multiple scenes similar to an HTC Sense phone? This would be a very simple way for multiple users to customize for themselves.

Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] maniac2403:
Yes, it works with ICS tablets. No, it does not provide scenes similar to Sense.
[Nova Launcher] disa5080:
I guess I will just need to use different launchers to create a multiple user experience....
[Nova Launcher] demonsavatar:
[Request] Allow more rows on homescreen

[Request] Allow more rows on homescreen

On screens qHD screens (960 x 540), the limit of 7 rows leaves a lot of extra vertical space if you have icon labels disabled. I would preferably use 8. If the user chooses a high number, perhaps just display a warning that clipping might occur...

Most other launchers offer at least 8 rows (ADW, GO, etc) but their other features are lacking :p

Not sure what happens on the 720p screens, I suppose Nova Launcher scales up the icon sizes?
[Nova Launcher] pshadoww:
Thank you! trying on my touchpad!
[Nova Launcher] hadar.shamir:
Any.DO 4x1 widget does not center itself properly.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/z9r7x1xcoylk5x0/Screenshot_2012-05-05-07-46-18.png
[Nova Launcher] wilcomir:
You may want to tell Any.DO devs about that.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
1.1.3beta3 May 7 2012

Unread Counts

Support for selecting desktop icons from Go Launcher icon packs

Set default screen by dragging checkmark on preview screen

Hide scroll indicator

"Reverse" wallpaper scrolling mode

Animation/Scroll speed preferences

Edit:

Also there is some stuff I didn't get to yet but that some of you might enjoy playing with.

Settings > Long-press volume down for Labs give a few extra options.

1) Big Grid Size Options. Pretty self explanatory and I know people are looking for this. Just without resizable icons big grids won't fit right on some screens.

2) Any size widgets in dock. Doesn't work well for landscape.

3) Upside down screen. This is unlikely to ever not be a lab, but it's kind of fun to play with. I saw the posts a while ago in this thread and took a quick look at what's possible. Auto rotate to 180º isn't (on most systems), but forcing it that way is, and portrait apps seem to respect it if launched that way. Some widgets are weird though.
[Nova Launcher] solarus2011:
Looks like a cool update. Is it available for download yet? I ask because while the Beta shows up in 'Check Updates' section of Nova Settings nothing happens when I click on 'Okay".

Nevermind, just showed up. Kick the noobie :D

And sweet, love the Holo style notifications - much better than the iPhone type classic. Thanks for the option! Wouldn't mind seeing the option of having the unread count on top corner of icon.
[Nova Launcher] jpbl1976:
Excellent update. The things I wanted are already all here.
[Nova Launcher] PharmCAT:
Anyone mind sharing a screenshot of what the "Unread Counts" looks like?
[Nova Launcher] scuba156:
Here you go, this is the holo theme, there's 2 themes
[Nova Launcher] Shadow-Nexus:
Nice update kevin!

This launcher just became the perfect launcher

Its fast and it has a bunch of cool features

Just one thing tho could you improve the tablet transition effect on nova prime so the pages fade when you scroll

Apex just released this a few days ago and i think it would be cool if nova had it also

BTW how can get private betas?
[Nova Launcher] latino147:
Is it technically possible to support Whatsapp too?

Where can I choose this option to see what you mean? I only get on/off/static/slowed down

I am using accordeon transition but I get no noticeable difference in speed between slow, nova, google and FTL!
[Nova Launcher] XlAfbk:
gmail unread count works with gmail shortcuts and messages in inbox only. it doesn't work with shortcuts to labels and the messages in there :-( any chance to fix that?
[Nova Launcher] WarLion:
How hard might be to add a volume up down for a gesture? I will love be able to turn the volume up with the clock turn gesture
[Nova Launcher] jbAttitudEs:
hi all,

since a few days, my nova is unable to verify license code,

any ideas ?
[Nova Launcher] zipredictive:
http://goo.gl/RZ2I1 vote if u like this feat!
[Nova Launcher] scuba156:
That's for the private beta, do you have private beta access or are you trying to activate prime features?
[Nova Launcher] nsnsmj:
With the latest update, I honestly can't think of another feature I might want [though it's possible some unknown future feature(s) might be something I end up needing].

Now with the latest beta, the only little annoyance I've come across is the double tap gesture. Particularly when using said gesture to open the app drawer. It really gets choppy/laggy for some reason. When I use the actual app drawer button (and even when using the swipe up gesture), it's smooth, but not the double tap.

There's also one thing I've noticed the entire time I've used Nova, though this is most likely not due to an actual problem. The way widget sizing works when you enable 'resize all widgets' is a bit weird; at least when you have the column grid size set to an odd number. BobClockD3 for example, is something I can never get centered correctly, while having it display correctly. I can center it, but one side of the clock looks squished. If I expand the widget so it looks normal, it's no longer centered. This doesn't happen with all widgets though. Pretty hard to explain, and pictures won't really do much help.

You know what, forget that whole convoluted section, as I'm thinking my problem only pertains to that one particular widget. Sooo, anyway....thanks for the awesome launcher! It's the best! Keep up the good work! :D
[Nova Launcher] latino147:
why does the vote-page never work for me? :(
[Nova Launcher] sean.trinidade:
Would also be nice if we had the ability to specify which email apk for the unread count - I tend to use the AOSP app instead of GMail. :(
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
Agreed. Configurable apps would be great.
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
hi kevin

just noticed a little bug

when making folder with Nova actions : the folder still stays open after choosing the action , not a big problem but could you fix please ?

I think this bug is from the beginning , first time I'm using a folder with Nova actions
[Nova Launcher] Rimher:
This is AWESOME! Thanks a lot, I had been waiting for this feature since Apex added it.

Now I've got one simple request: is it possible to set the default messaging application?? Because i.e. I'm using chompSMS, but I'm not sure if it adds the badge to that too
[Nova Launcher] wilcomir:
Got a little bug that I noticed a while ago: if you uninstall an app in any way, if the app is in a folder in the drawer it will not be removed unless you restart nova.

and Italian translation is up to date now :cool: don't forget to merge it next time you build a release.

great work however!

V
[Nova Launcher] :
Hi,

User of Apex Launcher pro I wanted to try Nova Launcher Prime...Done well to buy it :);)

The Animation/Scroll speed preferences are awesome!Especially for the transition home/app drawer,set to fast...and yes it's fast,no stutter or lag!

And now Nova have Unread Counts,great!

Great job!

Now that I have two launchers,which I use?:D

I stay with Nova for now,faster and smoother and maybe more intuitive ;)

:)
[Nova Launcher] nsnsmj:
Leave that Apex Launcher ghetto behind forever, and come purify yourself in the waters of Lake Novatonka. :cool:

Apex is awesome too though. After spending time with both, I chose Nova. It's just so fast and smooth.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Transparency has a bit more of a performance hit than other transforms, but this might have been improved on 4.0.4. Tablets really need the transparency because the final position for the leaving page is still on screen. But I'll look into it.

It might be addressed in a future update of the TeslaUnread plugin. Right now, Whatsapp doesn't properly share it's unread counts with the rest of the system except via the notification bar. It is possible for apps to monitor this information as an accessibility service, but it's a hack and has some draw backs and is more work to implement properly.

If you're already a user of the Missed It widget, that developer is working on making it so Missed It can tell Nova (and WidgetLocker) about unread counts for anything it supports (which includes Whatsapp via an accessibility service). However I imagine plenty of non-Missed It users will want this and there to be a high-ranking feature request at http://feedback.novalauncher.com/ soon enough.

I'm guessing it's a translation thing if your locale is non-english, should be fixed in the next beta.

If you keep your finger on the screen the scroll speed (more or less) matches your finger. It's when you fling that there is the noticeable difference.

Likely for a future update.

This would be interesting, I'll keep it in mind. Right now the gestures just trigger after a threshold, so you'd have to keep doing new rotate gestures over and over to change the volume significantly.

Sorry, fixed your account, should be fine now.

(This was the paypal system, not private beta).

I think this will be needed for Gmail but hopefully not for SMS. (I'd rather avoid options for everything and have things just work instead). For Gmail right now it will always go to the Google Gmail app and there is no way to know if the other email app is used for gmail or not. For SMS and missed calls, it will go to all apps that handle these things. So if you have Messaging/GoSMS/ChompSMS all installed at once, they all get the badges.
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
Just tested your Labs options

Widget 3x1 is perfect on my Galaxy Tab 7 both orientation Portrait and Landscape
[Nova Launcher] wedg11383:
Widgets being stretched.

Just downloaded Prime. Well worth the money. Something I noticed, it seems when I use gestures to hide the dock, my widgets become stretched. I tried all options related to widgets and the home screen I could think to try but it seems to persists. I noticed it mainly with the power widget. Something I'm missing?
[Nova Launcher] Kenzneth:
I think the size of the folder icon in the apps drawer is too small.

Will there be an option for enlarging it ?:)