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[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Nova Launcher 1.3.2beta5 Oct 13, 0112

Labs for improved widget scrolling performance

Fix FCs

Settings > Check for updates > Menu > Beta or Download the Beta APK

Older Versions:

Previous Beta APK: 1.3.2beta4 Oct 11, 0112

Latest Stable APK: 1.3.1 Sep 24, 0112

From the Nova front a few things to check out:

Settings > Long-press volume down for Labs > Widget Image Async and Widget Image Cache (also UI Lock which has been around for a bit longer).

These options can greatly improve scrolling performance of widgets like Android Pro Widgets. I haven't noticed any ill effects. Theoretically the image cache option could cause a widget to load the wrong image, if you notice this happening and can verify it only happens when the option is enabled let me know which widget it is.

I previously mentioned that Nova 1.3.2 won't include any new features, just fixes. That's true, however TeslaUnread 2.0 will include new features. :D

TeslaUnread 2.0beta1 Oct 13, 0112

Multiple Gmail accounts

Samsung Email

HTC Email

AOSP and Motorola Email

K-9 Email

Google Voice

Google Reader

Download TeslaUnread Beta APK

(There is no self-update in TeslaUnread since it doesn't have internet permission. Planning on a short beta period with it though so hopefully not too much of a hassle).

For AOSP Email, Google Voice and Google Reader, TeslaUnread is getting the unread counts via those app's widgets. This means that TeslaUnread only knows whatever the widget says, for example Google Voice only reports one unread text message per sender.

I know people would love to see Whatsapp and Facebook and every other app. Most apps don't share their unread counts with the system. There are technical limitations in gathering these unread counts which is why apps are added individually and not everything is supported. I know people want more apps and hope to offer them in the future, asking for them again will not make it any easier to implement or happen any quicker.
[Nova Launcher] rgawenda:
Whatsapp has its unread count in the notification. You can read it by registering as a accessibility helper.
[Nova Launcher] milkywayer:
User Feedback acceptance?

Hey,

Just bought Nova the other day and really liking it so far. However, i noticed something very basic missing, a google search led me to the nova-suggestions forum and I see that feature is currently on #2 on most-wanted list by users.

But the latest feedback from your team to any suggestion is like 7,8 months ago. Are you guys currently developing the app further more?

Please see. http://i.imgur.com/ySrBM.jpg
[Nova Launcher] Fr33L4nc3r:
Did you bother to read 2 posts above yours ?

It kinda answer your question ....
[Nova Launcher] wuzdat:
Thank you for the frequent beta copies with improvements, I noticed on your list of email apps that you are adding to the tesla notifications, that MailDroid isn't listed. Is this an app that may get included later?

Sent from my LG-VM670 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] MattyDip:
Wonderful thing to have unread counts on email. Would be awesome to have it also on Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger. I don't understood if this could be possible in the future.
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
I posted the idea for the vertical dock up on the uservoice page. Feel free to vote for it: http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...re-requests/suggestions/3257417-vertical-dock
[Nova Launcher] Piccles:
Please see Kevin's post on the previous page...

Paranoid Gnex
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
The TeslaUnread update is fantastic! GVoice was the only app I was wishing for, and my dreams came true! Kevin, you are fantabulous, as always. Tha k you so much for all your hard work between Unread, Nova, WidgetLocker and TeslaCoil.
[Nova Launcher] gotzaDroid:
Teslaunread works great with aosp mail! Thank you!
[Nova Launcher] milkywayer:
Sorry I didn't really consider going through the 133 pages of posts to find an answer. Thanks for pointing out the specific post though. I was expecint a response from the nova team in this regards.

Edit:

I saw the specific post. Still can't figure out this thing - so Nova Prime isn't getting any updates from 7,8 months? (i only see performance updates like in that post). This app is selling like Hot Cake on Google Play, why is it put on the back seat?
[Nova Launcher] scuba156:
It's expected to at least read a few pages back, otherwise that's when we get repeated questions, or at least search.

Nova prime (the application) unlocks the features in the main nova launcher app, there's really no need to update the unlocker on any sort of regular timeframe, it just determines whether the prime features should be available to you or not.

Nova launcher is very much still in continuous development.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
^Agreed. Nova Prime is just an unlocker app...it doesn't contain any features. It simply enables you to access the paid features, that would otherwise, be unavailable. The regular Nova app is updated with both regular and Prime features included...you just won't be able to use those extra features, if you haven't purchased the unlocker.
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
Haven't added screens but I'm sure these pictures speak for themselves.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Ahh, and I see... My only thought is that, I since the picture isn't standard dimensions for a phone wallpaper, it's cropping the image really severely. That photo would work perfectly for Widgetlocker, but I guess the launcher's cropping technique is a bit different. :o
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
What's lame is if I use go launcher and set wallpaper to not scroll its perfect.
[Nova Launcher] azazel71:
Well i have been using nova prime for three days now on CM10 Endeavor Unleashed and its bloody brilliant ,im absolutely blown away at how smooth and intuitive it is to set up,i have left (i hope) a very nice review on playstore and just wanted to say a big thanks for all the hard work and beta updates the dev has provided,made trebuchet look very dated.i cant for the life of me think of a single thing that would improve on what is damn close to perfection,THANKS and keep up the excellent work .
[Nova Launcher] noobhero:
try selecting the picture using the stock gallery ?
[Nova Launcher] gollyzila:
There's Wallpaper Wizardrii for that.
[Nova Launcher] ChefChaudart:
Hello,

I got problems with the creation of groups in drawer ;

1. selection of the tab is very slow, and sometimes, i have to click on a second & go back to see its content.

2. since the creation of a second group the applications are still remaining in original tab.

Cheers

sent from my Asus T700
[Nova Launcher] civarch:
Bug report:

Swype gestures sometimes failing. Sometimes responds a different action not assigned to it.
[Nova Launcher] KMino:
Don't like GO launcher am paranoid the CCP might be spying on me! Contacts, messages ;)

Google is enough :D

Swyped on I9300 - XXDLIB - Siyah kernel - JKay & Thunderbolt tweaks.
[Nova Launcher] cempo:
Good launcher! Works fairly quickly.
[Nova Launcher] Ridho1:
Please improve the smoothness in landscape mode.

Some needs to be improved

-Landscape homescreen scrolling is laggy.

-Enter/exit app drawer is laggy in landscape mode

-In App drawer, when I rotate it, from landscape to portrait, and exit it. It is soooooooo laggy.

Otherwise. Best launcher for the smoothness. Although the customisation is less than Apex, I think it is enough. Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] voipben:
Thanks, Kevin. Beta v.2 of TeslaUnread works great!

Nice to have K-9 supported and the customization options are really nice.

Ben
[Nova Launcher] .Bambino:
I used to always use Nova but now I am stuck on Go Launcher. Thanks for this though.
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Condolences.

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] AllSeeyinEye:
Get a device with ICS or higher :cool:

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nova Launcher] Flomaster:
Icon size is related to grid size. Smaller grid size larger icons.

Sent from a Galaxy Nexus far far away via Tapacrap
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
Seems like a total cop out. Why does one launcher know how to do it but not this one ?

Stock gallery same problem.
[Nova Launcher] Fr33L4nc3r:
You didn't check his signature :cyclops:

Nope, that's not what people are asking.

We'd like to be able to resize icons as widgets.

Totally different thing.
[Nova Launcher] otorrisi:
Icon Theme not Working

Hi, i'm with latest beta, nova prime and latest CM10 nightly, and the icon theme is not working. when i apply a them icons are the same, nothing change, let me now if a logcat can help.

Regards.
[Nova Launcher] ganeshp:
to the OP: sense 4 scroll effect is possible ? if it is can you add it ? Other Than That NOVA launcher is absolutely dazzling :D

(to describe it more clearly ..it like a cube scroll effect with obtuse angle between screens rather than 90 degrees .. like a hexagon transition )
[Nova Launcher] ekerazha:
Cosmetic issue: when you open an app drawer folder, in the bottom-right corner of the folder box there's a menu icon (3 dots) but it's an orphan button, it doesn't active anything (I'm using the stable version, I don't know if this is fixed in the beta version).
[Nova Launcher] nikulogical:
Ui lock makes a night and day difference

Sent from my PARANOID ANDROID
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
As you said it's a problem that exists in stock Android (which really is something Google should have fixed looooong ago), so it needs to be an ADDITIONAL feature from the launcher and from the looks of it the dev has his hands full in bug fixes. You do know that adding features doesn't just involve copy pasting from another app right?

Just be thankful that you can have workarounds in Android to mofidy stock behaviour, unlike a certain fruit brand phone :p
[Nova Launcher] Gregs51:
hi

it looks good! I'll give it a try ;)
[Nova Launcher] scuba156:
Gotta love banana phones :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] milkywayer:
Yeah, I've purchased the Nova Prime (unlocker) on google play. In regards to my screenshot from the nova launcher suggestion forums (on their official site). I was wondering why there was no response from the team. Hence why i wondered about future updates to the app.

Does the nova team check those forums as there are some really nice suggestions there that'd make the app really kickass if added.

Thank you.

sry if i'm repeating questions.
[Nova Launcher] bellrb19:
There is no team. Just one person (Kevin) working on this (I believe). He is supporting hundreds of thousands of users with this and widgetlocker. He prioritizes new features based on the User voice page. I do not know the best method to submit bug reports.

He cannot possibly respond to every thread in his forum. If he checked those regularly, he would likely be less productive and lose his focus.

Just sit back and you may be lucky to hear from him. He is a busy man.
[Nova Launcher] gollyzila:
In the beta version it's been changed to a plus icon that adds new apps to the folder.
[Nova Launcher] Carlos72:
In the latest beta, the APW's timeline widget is very laggy, with or without that labs options. Turning them on don't improve nothing, I had to revert to version 1.3.1 to make the things better (but not perfect).
[Nova Launcher] nikulogical:
Any advantage to installing Nova Prime as system/app?
[Nova Launcher] jacklebott:
The only advantage would be having more space for other apps in /data (yeah, that whole 22k of space)
[Nova Launcher] nikulogical:
I'm gonna get blasted for this claim but it seems faster (might be because I rebooted)

Sent from my PARANOID ANDROID
[Nova Launcher] jacklebott:
Placebo effect
[Nova Launcher] azazel71:
none that i know of,just removed treb as i will never use it and dont see any point in having an app installed im never gonna use ,that and the fact that i did it cause i could:p and thats the beauty off android,swap what you dont want for stuff you do want:)
[Nova Launcher] carlos67:
APW widgets now smoother scrolling

Feedback for @Kevin.

Latest beta has improved scrolling in APW widgets (I use twitter, facebook and calendar widgets all 5x4). I selected both labs options that have been added in latest beta and there is very definitely more smoothness when scrolling these.

This was one of my biggest bugbears with APW. Brilliant set of widgets but scrolling was a bit ropey.

Thanks for this Kevin, much improved. :good:
[Nova Launcher] thiago.lucenaemello:
Thanks, this is the best launcher ever....
[Nova Launcher] Carlos72:
Did you test the Timeline widget? In my S II it always lags in Nova, but now, in this latest beta, with without this new options, it lags even more, when you scroll over many images.

We need more users, with mid range devices, to test this...

Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Just a quick question... has the SII been officially updated to JB? The reason I ask is because I'm thinking some of the more serious issues people are having, may be a result of the hardware not being designed to run the firmware...therefore, any app, designed to operate on that firmware, may have trouble.

I'm not sure if phones, besides the Nexus, GSIII, or the new HTC device, are capable of implementing the triple buffering, presented in Project Butter code. As such, your GPU won't take over the tasks it's supposed to (like homescreen and widget scrolling), and your CPU may not be "advanced" enough to handle the tasks. These are simply conjecture, so don't take them as the gospel truth, but I have a Nexus, and all of my APW widgets (Timeline included) work, scroll, and refresh perfectly fine. :o
[Nova Launcher] Piccles:
I agree. Apw is smooth with nova on my Nexus

Paranoid Gnex
[Nova Launcher] Carlos72:
Not yet.

I'm using the stock 4.0.3 rom. AFAIK, the S III will be the first to get JB and, soon after, the S II.

Only time will tell that's true. Anyway that not a huge issue, just a bit annoying, when you scroll very fast.

Thank you.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
If you're still on ICS, you may be better served using a pre-JB version of Nova. I don't know for sure, but the JB features might not "jive" with ICS firmware, and that may be causing some issues. Again, I can't be 100% sure...just trying to help you troubleshoot a bit. This may be one of those examples of when the fragmentation of Android is kind of a bad thing. There are (IMHO) too many devices, spread across 5 OS versions (Froyo to JB), and I don't see how Google, let alone a single app developer like Kevin, can possibly keep up. It's mind blowing actually... :(

*Note: If you're not rooted (which seems to be the case), Holo Launcher may be your best bet for now. I think it has backward compatibility to Gingerbread, so you should be fine. If you are rooted though, I'd suggest flashing an AOSP Jellybean ROM, like Bugless Beast or Jelly Belly, if those ROMs are available to you. Pete and Jake keep their ROMs very stock, yet optimized for stability, battery, and performance, so if you want a stock experience, but don't want to wait for the JB OTA, that may be the way to go. :)
[Nova Launcher] mahercs:
My Razr Maxx (stock, rooted ICS) has no scroll issues with APW either (I just discovered what the Timeline widget was and have now combined Twitter and Facebook! HA!!). This update definitely helped with the crashing issues I was having.
[Nova Launcher] yahyoh:
@kevin if i use icon set or nova-apex theme the app drawer button not getting themed can u fix it please

and r u planning to support themes like apex - holo or way to change dock background :p
[Nova Launcher] azazel71:
long press the icon for app drawer, this will bring up a small list of options ,hit edit ,that brings up a small edit screen press the icon and select icon pack then select the icon from the list job done :fingers-crossed:
[Nova Launcher] ICavalera:
i´ve bought the app... but i would to like to give an idea for improvement.

Could you implement the two line name on homescreen? it stays better then having one line name cut off.

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] LocutusEstBorg:
When I use the Jump to Page # shortcuts my screen flickers black briefly and it looks really bad.
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
So the app I paid for, doesn't have a feature a free one does, and it should be fixed by google ?

Seems like a cop out to me. I don't have the time nor the patience, to crop every picture I take with my phone on a PC just so it looks good on the screen. Shoot I'm pretty sure TW does it too.

The best part is wall paper scroll = no vs yes, no difference whatsoever. But hey its Google's problem right ?

It isn't like I'm saying its not important, I just find it ironic that I pay for an app, ask about a problem I'm having and get told to do the happy feet dance. :good:
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Wow...I think you really missed the point, and badly. He was trying to explain what the problem is, what's causing it, and he offered a "quick fix" for the time being, because Kevin hasn't implemented this feature yet. Getting defensive and upset about a helpful suggestion, isn't really the best way to get additional help from people around here, and honestly, your response comes across as petulant and temperamental. I would think a simple "thanks for the suggestion" would have been just fine, considering he was helping you out...not the other way around. Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth... :confused:

I understand that you want the native image cropping that you're used to, but honestly, it MAY not happen. You mentioned TW...are you on an older Samsung device? If so, the way it interacts with Nova may be what's causing the problem...I don't know. But if that's the case, I'm not sure you'll see a fix, since Kevin doesn't dev for specific phones. I'm really at a loss... :o
[Nova Launcher] _Le0.<3!:
Downloading!!!!thanks
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
HI Kevin

Is it possible to implement "Springboards" ?

it is an object to switch on/Off other objects (widgets, Shortcuts, Appli...)

If someone else is intersted I've posted a new demand on the Nova feedback site

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/forums/145180-nova-feature-requests/suggestions/3262313-springboard

please Vote :)
[Nova Launcher] wilcomir:
and what is it for? I mean, put your things in different homescreens and use the jump to page thing... just curious though.

V
[Nova Launcher] partyondude:
This topic has too many replies to check and search, I hope you all don't mind that I ask a question that might already be answered in this topic.

I use the free version of nova on my GN phone and want to go for the prime version. Can I use that on my GN and N7 tablet, or do you buy the license just for one product?
[Nova Launcher] 3rdstring:
As long as you're signing in with the same Gmail account it will be available on both.
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
Edit: ninja posted by 3rdstring

Same as all Play Store apps, one license can be used on multiple devices.
[Nova Launcher] partyondude:
Ok cool, thanx for the quick answers :cool:
[Nova Launcher] Piccles:
I don't understand the description in the user voice:

"Springboard

Is it possible to add a new object type : Springboard

Like in SweeterHome2

Properties : availability to display other object types : Widgets Shortcuts Appli ...

The power of Nova plus this fonction will make nova a

Killer"
[Nova Launcher] jezphillips:
i know this is going back a while but did you find out a fix for this problem? i seem to be having the same issue when i push the home button there's nothing on my home screens, they're completely blank. i can scroll from left to right but nothing appears for 3-4 seconds and then it becomes very laggy. has this happened to anybody else at any stage?

any advice is greatly appreciated.
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
Have you tried the Labs options (accessible via Nova Settings > Labs) in the latest betas that deal with widget problems, specifically: UI Lock, Widget Image Async, and Widget Image Cache?

In case you've never activated Labs, then you first have to press Vol Up (or is it Vol Down?) while inside Nova Settings.
[Nova Launcher] gotzaDroid:
Agreed!
[Nova Launcher] :
Hi,

It's "Long press" volume down ;)
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
Still no workaround for those on tablets with no buttons?
[Nova Launcher] Kurre:
Open /data/data/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/shared_prefs/com.teslacoilsw.launcher_preferences.xml

And find like that says "experimental mode"and change its value to "true". I just made quick testing and it seemed to work.

Although it would be best to reboot before going back to launcher (going back to launcher before reboot seemed to revert that change).

Ps. Of course have a backup in hand and I'm not taking any responsibility of this "mod" :)

Sent from my slimbeaned GNex :)
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
I don't think I missed the point, no one but you have actually mentioned a fix as a suggestion. Most of what everyone else has said is take it or leave it. Gift horse or not the offered 'fixes' weren't even what I was looking for.

Nova is obviously incapable at this time, to crop an image larger than the screen to fit. If this is or is not something of importance is really all I want to know. Not how to 'work around' an issue that is known and from what everyone has stated thus far, not important as there are work arounds.

I'm no gift to coding, however in my minds eye it seems like a relatively easy fix. If scroll wallpaper = no, then get screen resolution and pass it to wall paper crop. Obviously it is a bit more complex then that aspect ratio and what not, however I'm sure there is a way to pass the argument to the cropping engine because golauncher on scrollable no seems to change the entire way any cropping is done.
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
Really ?

Make a try on sh2 a d you'll understand immediately

A springboard un sh2 is to display/hide a list of objects on the page

With m'y sh2 thème I can have many différent page on one page ans I clan have a clean home hiding all
[Nova Launcher] TomDeSmet:
Bug report

Is this the right place to add a bug report?

Sometimes the app drawer tabs "hang" by which I mean that the content doesn't update. I have 3 tabs and when clicking the third for example, the apps from the first tab are still visible. Switching again between tabs solves this.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 running ICS 4.0.4 and Nova Launcher Pro beta 5
[Nova Launcher] chuckenfoot:
Can we all agree that Chinese food is awesome?
[Nova Launcher] badams1:
Agreed...chinese food is indeed awesome. :good:
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
Actually, all of China is pretty awesome... visited for the first time recently and it's one of the most amazing collections of experiences I could ever imagine. And the Chinese food in China is even better! :)
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
No such line in mine... I wonder if it's created by the button shortcut?

Maybe I'll email the dev (hate that though).

Thanks given anyway!
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
That's not really fair comparison because all GO products are free and bloated with features (which imo is a bad thing). You paid for an app for its existing features, not for an app that will have features that you want in the future. Your argument doesn't make sense. If you had a real problem such as a BUG, you would see the dev put out a beta fix very quickly.

The reason why i said that it should be fixed by Google is because this is stock's method of setting the wallpaper and many apps rely on the standard framework. This problem predates to Gingerbread years when Launcherpro (the most popular launcher at that time) had the same problems and that's when Wallpaper Wizardii was created. I have reason to believe that it is not a simple implementation because for the longest of times, even AOKP for eg. (who has a whole team) did not have the function the crop portrait for the lockscreen wallpaper.

All I was doing is explaining the situation to you, you don't have to be so sarcastic and defensive about it. I didn't say that your feature request was stupid or unwarranted.

I don't what kind of fix you are expecting us to offer. A feature that you want simple does not exist on the launcher yet. I don't get what's your problem with workarounds as long as it does what you want it to do. Think of it this way: Nova is a workaround for fixing the stock launcher, and Wallpaper Wizardii is a workaround for fixing the stock wallpaper settings.