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[Nova Launcher] mmellis:
Same here, but I use the home button to go to my app drawer..looks like a bug when you reset the phone, it resets the behavior of the home button.
[Nova Launcher] devteam:
Anyone know if this a plan for future releases? :)
[Nova Launcher] backhead92:
From the second post:

So not sure yet.. ;)
[Nova Launcher] devteam:
Thanks. Didnt even think of reading that. Just searched the thread. :o
[Nova Launcher] Korov:
Have been using for a week with zero issues. Great work!
[Nova Launcher] ledoweb:
I'm terribly sorry :( I thought all those posts after my one hid it, actually too lazy to go back to the first and read who was the first dev.

I hope that my request will receive a lot of +1 then!
[Nova Launcher] 360Razir:
AXI0M 2.4 (LTE) and using beta 7...switched out one of my dock icons (ICS Browser from Beansoft in the Market instead of the stock browser) and that icon will not stay. If I manually force a restart of Nova (from within Nova Settings), the icon disappears. If I reboot, the icon disappears.

Did not have this issue with v5, so not sure what is going on now. Not sure how to get that icon/program to stick. Anyone else having this issue or have a fix? Thanks!

EDIT: Sorry, forgot to mention how I install it: from the int sd card, I install the .apk then manually move it to /system and change to the appropriate permissions. I then make it default and rename the stock launcher. Reboot for good measure.
[Nova Launcher] spitzedanese:
I'm in love. Fantastic launcher. I'm on stock rooted.
[Nova Launcher] eamon0989:
Question, just had to reflash ICS on galaxy s2 (CM9) and used nova launcher to restore previous configuration, and noticed I could click to restore the Widgets, unlike gingerbread where had to manually restore each one each time, is this an ICS feature or Nova feature? My apologies if this has been addressed but not sure how to search from xda app within a thread.

Sent from my Galaxy S2 running CM9 from Xda Premium, please thank me if I help you :)
[Nova Launcher] refortin:
Infinite boot loop

Hi all!

I'm new to XDA. Have been loving the Nova Launcher for a few days now. I had originally just installed as a regular apx.

I then decided put into the the system folder. But, I dropped it into the /system/app directory instead and rebooted.

Now, I'm stuck in an infinite boot loop!

How can I undo my stupidity?

Thanks for your help.
[Nova Launcher] Skilover:
mine is in the system/app directory, and it works fine. I honestly thought that's where it is supposed to be.
[Nova Launcher] eamon0989:
You have to reflash the ROM (don't wipe) and it will automatically delete it from system, hope this helps?

Sent from my Galaxy S2 running CM9 from Xda Premium, please thank me if I help you :)
[Nova Launcher] eamon0989:
That is where its supposed to be :)

Sent from my Galaxy S2 running CM9 from Xda Premium, please thank me if I help you :)
[Nova Launcher] Skilover:
Having an issue still with window 6--the widget disappears and I have to put it back. Window 7 seems ok, oddly enough.

I have this installed in system/app--is that not correct? all the other apps are there, under system itself is all folders, not apps.
[Nova Launcher] rlsroufe:
just wanted to say i love this launcher! so fast and smooth with just enough added features. cant think of anything that is missing.
[Nova Launcher] refortin:
I dropped the NovaLauncher_beta.apk into the /system/apps directory. I assumed that's were it should go as well.

But, now the phone is in a boot loop, so I just want to remove the file from the /system/apps directory but I don't know how, since I can't boot the phone.

The best I can do is get into the fastboot. What can I do from there that will help me remove the file?

Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] eamon0989:
Seriously, A. It should be in system/app, don't know why didn't work for you, and B. I had a problem with mine and I just reflashed the ROM without wiping anything, all it did was remove extra system installed apps, which for me was just nova, it will not change your settings or anything and won't delete other apps, just apps saved to system/app

Sent from my Galaxy S2 running CM9 from Xda Premium, please thank me if I help you :)
[Nova Launcher] Migamix:
ok, been loosing my mind, glad im not the only one, so since it is reproducible, im sure it will get a fix... i keep coming back to NL even with this bug, hopped on Go Launcher last night, but changed that back to NL this morning... ive never wonder if we will get to some theming soon, you know ... square drawers, and more transitions, maybe one day... baby steps..
[Nova Launcher] chief1978:
after another change of lcd density i can confirm this is a issue.

Will go back to go launcher, but can't wait for this to be fixed so i can use nova.

Great work though devs
[Nova Launcher] bala_gamer:
Small request, is there any way to have icon text for dock icons? It would be awesome

《posted from octa cored s4》
[Nova Launcher] somniator:
Bug report

When adding a shortcut of file or folder via file manager (Solid Explorer, for example), shortcut is added on TouchWiz luncher (which is not default) and isn't added on Nova (which is default). So Nova 2.1 don't allow to place shortcuts.
[Nova Launcher] ozkaya:
feature request

Hello Kevin,

I'm a big fan and owner of Nova Launcher Prime. Would you consider adding these features?

1- I have folders on my home screens and there are shortcuts and programs in them. After selecting the folder and clicking the icon, the folder doesn't close itself automatically. This becomes a problem with shortcuts with no UI (e.g. Tasker shortcuts which do something but doesn't have UI) So I have to click somewhere else to make the folder go away. Could you make this at least an option?

2- The scroll indicator on home screens only appears while scrolling. Is it possible to make it permanent and skinnable?

Thank you and keep up the good work, I'm super happy after you made the transparent status bar for my Galaxy S4 again.
[Nova Launcher] john_smith:
very , very slow to load the icons on a subcarpet on drawer, and slow on scroll on drawer, it´s not occurs on 2.0.2 , i restore it and prefer the old version.
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
Could you not expose an API which would allow the setting of a default theme other than what you ship with?
[Nova Launcher] spupuz:
how can i remove text from ICON in drawer!!?!?!

thanks a lot
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
Long press icon, go to edit on top right. From there you can change the icon itself as well as the name.
[Nova Launcher] spupuz:
i do want remove text for all application :/
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
Better get started then ;)
[Nova Launcher] spupuz:
there is no option to remove or hide once for all?
[Nova Launcher] :
I'm having the same issue with latest beta v2.1.1b1

From "Turn off the screen" app I can't send a shortcut to any of the homescreen.

Has this been fixed/reported yet? :)

Thanks in advance!
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
As far as I know, such an option doesn't exist.
[Nova Launcher] spupuz:
what a pity :(
[Nova Launcher] k3v0:
I experienced a bug where restoring from a much older backup caused Nova to use 98% of the CPU. Recreating my homescreen from scratch, with all the same widgets and icons, fixed it.

---------- Post added at 07:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:59 AM ----------

I only have one launcher installed, Nova, and shortcuts place fine. I removed TouchWiz with TiBackup.

Edit: creating a shortcut from within Solid Explorer or the Browser doesn't place on the homescreen. It only places if I add shortcut to homescreen via Nova longpress menu
[Nova Launcher] totoantonio:
Another bug is you can't use the "Add To homescreen" function of the native browser. The shortcut is not there.

ToTo Antonio

via GT-N7100

I Did Everything Using A Smartphone
[Nova Launcher] L-ViZ:
[MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION]/developer

first of all, thx for the great launcher :)

got a little request.

i set whatsapp as secondary app for the homescreen. this makes switching to whatsapp very fast :)

i am using the gliding animations. now when i launch whatsapp it pop ups from the left to the right and when i press again it leaves to the right side.

when launching it via normal icon it comes from the right to the left and leaved to the right.

is it possible to get the animations of normal icon launching to the homebutton? so i prefer the animimations of normal launching more than the homebutton animation.

i hope u understand what i mean :D
[Nova Launcher] spupuz:
[MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION] could you please add an option to hide application name text of each icon in app drawer?
[Nova Launcher] RedSkyRoad:
What dimensions must my wallpapers be to scroll on a landscape 10" tablet?
[Nova Launcher] dktblade:
How do you think about icon shadow?
[Nova Launcher] Illudrium:
How do I set Nova Launcher to auto-hide the status bar when no notifications are present while in apps? This only seems to stick on the homescreen as it pops back up in apps even when there are no notifications.
[Nova Launcher] jblaylock:
Is anyone else having issues with the Icon selector? On my homescreen, I can manually change icons, individually. However, I cannot change all the icons at one time in the settings menu. When I select an icon pack it will change all the icons in the app drawer, but not the ones on the screen.
[Nova Launcher] RedSkyRoad:
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[Nova Launcher] Starymari:
I would say that that's probably because you may have manually changed the icons on your home screen previously. To test to see if this is the case, drag some new apps to your home screen and change the icon pack again (Settings > Look and Feel>etc.) and see if the new icons you added have changed. If they do change correctly then just replace them from your app drawer (might be a faster way to do that, I'm not sure). If they didn't, then I'm not sure what's going on. Good luck! :D
[Nova Launcher] JerryGNYC:
To the best of my knowledge, a launcher like Nova cannot hide the status bar while you are in an application. Your ROM would have to have that type of functionality.
[Nova Launcher] tvisforme:
Hi, a feature request please...

Nothing too fancy, but I would find it extremely helpful to be able to quickly determine which apps are NOT in additional folders (ie uncategorized apps). Right now, I find that the only way to do that is to manually go through every folder, turn off the "show in all" option, go back to "All", categorize anything remaining, then go through and reverse the initial steps. The automatic "uncategorized" option is a very functional and useful feature in apps such as Folder Organizer.

Thanks in advance.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nova Launcher] benjo:
Does anyone know why I have these dead links left over when I uninstall an app?

http://i.imgur.com/wC5HSSk.png

I can remove them, but shouldn't they disappear when the app is uninstalled?
[Nova Launcher] HaPe1968:
[MENTION=3071199]benjo[/MENTION]: seems to be a bug in current beta

gesendet mit meinem Galaxy S4
[Nova Launcher] nraines:
Apps disappearing from folders

I'm using the latest play version of Prime (2.1). I created folders in the drawer and added apps to them by going to Nova Settings > Drawer > Drawer Groups > Folder > Pencil (edit) > Select Apps. I checked all the apps I wanted in each folder and they were successfully added. After I rebooted my phone, many of the apps are missing from the folders, but when I go to add them as I just described, they are still checked as if they're still in the folder. I've unchecked, backed out and selected them again, but they still won't show up in the folder. The only way I can get them to appear back in the folder is by dragging and dropping them into the folder. Has anyone else run into this, and is there a workaround?
[Nova Launcher] Illudrium:
I see. My rom does have that feature but it doesn't seem to work with lmt launcher + pie controls in the manner that I would like it to (the status bar disappears but I can't bring it down unless there is a notification) which is why I was trying to see if nova could replace that functionality. Seems like my issue is with lmt rather than nova. Thanks for the info.

Sent from my toaster using potatotalk 2
[Nova Launcher] JawjaBill:
Upgraded via the Playstore to 2.1 and could not change individual icons by long pressing the specific icon, etc., etc. Used TiBu to go back to 2.0.2 and can change them again. Running 4.2.2 on Tmo GS4.
[Nova Launcher] PenguinxEnjoi:
What is tibu?
[Nova Launcher] JawjaBill:
Apologies. Titanium Backup.
[Nova Launcher] PenguinxEnjoi:
Lol, I'm a newb for that, lol
[Nova Launcher] JerryGNYC:
Most welcome :cool:
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
Hi,

I have a litle problem adding widgets to the dock bar.

If I try to add a widget (this one is from "App Quarantine") it looks a bit strange...the widget is not centered in its place.

Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] Bradden1:
I have the same problem... I'm not rooted yet so can't restore an earlier verison.
[Nova Launcher] ameinild:
I love Nova Launcher, because of it's similarity to the stock launcher, but with so many options...

Would it be possible to add ability to define both horizontal and vertical grids for the desktop? Right now you can do that for app drawer, but not for desktop. It would seem logical that the icon grid changes when screen is rotated on desktop. I realize that this would require some intelligent replacing of widgets etc. but I'm sure you can figure something out.

Else, I'm willing to give it a thought or two if you'd like to implement this feature.

Thanks :)
[Nova Launcher] juupi:
I have exactly the same problem. And this widget sometimes changes its place.
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
I'm running 2.1 on latest NeatROM (4.1.2 MD2) and I can change icons in both drawer and desktop just fine. Bradden, if you can get an apk of an older version you won't need root to install it. I'm sure someone here can help you get an apk of an older version.
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
I have a feature request.

I really use a lot that feature where you swipe down with one finger and you see the notification bar.

I am using JKay mod for my S3 where you have the posibility to divide the toggle into two groups. The first group is shown if you swipe one the left side of the notification bar. The second group is shown if you swipe down on the right side of the notification bar.

If I use the Nova feature where you swipe down and the notification bar gets down it would be nice if it would be possible somehow that if you swipe down with two fingers it would be a swipe down on the right side of the notification bar....

Would that be possible ?!?
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
I do that on my Nexus 7 by assigning expand quick notifications to the double swipe down gesture. This is a stock 4.2.2 ROM.
[Nova Launcher] ozkaya:
is there no way to have folders close when the app/shortcut in them is selected? It is like taking what you want from a drawer and leaving it open, current implementation is incomplete and relies on other apps/button presses to finish the job.
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
Thanks.

I am on 4.1.2 and I have tried that now but it doesn't do the trick.Each time the notification bar is shown....

If it would be possible to assign a function within Nova launcher witch simulates a swipe over the left side and another one that simulates a swipe over the right side of the notification bar that would work....I think....
[Nova Launcher] unandroidemas:
Upgrade to the 2.1.1 beta.
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
I don't think it's possible for the time being though. I know what you mean, I have my notifcation bar setup similar to yours at the moment. Left expands notifications, right expands notification toggles.
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
Hope this could be added in a later release :D :good:
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
I don't think the position of the gesture is tracked within Nova. Whether you swipe vertically from the far left or far right changes nothing. I wouldn't count on it, and personally wouldn't miss it all that much, but I hope you get what you want. =)
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
Agreed, the positional swipe on the notification bar is ROM specific feature. Don't think Nova will add ROM specific feature handling. One theory of my own, supposed the positional swipe is triggered by some activity of framework or some other system pacakage, maybe we can assign swipe gesture to launch that activity to expand the notification bar a certain way. Again it's a theory, will dig more into it.

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
I don't think it's a specific intent if that's what you mean, but it's worth checking.
[Nova Launcher] Leonsbane:
Dialog box asking for permission when adding widget

Awesome launcher!

I just wanted to ask why i get a dialog appearing when i try to add a widget to the homescreen.

It asks for permission to add the widget and says the launcher can read all of its data.

I do trust the launcher but kind of wondered why these dialog boxes appear.

My previous phone was running Android 2.3.4 and my current one runs 4.2.2.

Is it because this launcher uses a customized widget picker ?
[Nova Launcher] john_smith:
i have many aplications installed and widgets, and many times, operates with desktop (icons change, remove, resize widgets) hangs the nova, and stop and i need wait for restart , since previous versions, and with the new 2.1, the scroll on folders of drawers are very slow, any idea?

thanks
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
My guess is it won't work on a 4.1.2 ROM. That quick settings menu became available in 4.2. Your custom ROM must have added it in.
[Nova Launcher] TadeoNYC:
I have the same problem, I was actually fairly close to giving up on Nova and resorted to doing a factory reset on my Galaxy S3 and installing the beta. I still have issues, but there was improvement. One problem was caused by the fact that play store auto add was turned on and my touch wiz home screens were full.

Currently my HD widgets weather widget won't load even after removing and changing it.
[Nova Launcher] roninep:
Hi. Am running the beta on samsung s4 and I love this launcher more than apex. Will purchase but one small issue but big for me.

I make icons with simpletext app. I use clear backgrounds. With nova I can change my homescreen/drawer app icons to the ones I make but the background reverts to black.

I tested it with apex and when I select the icon to "select/crop" (option) it also makes the b/g black. When I select the icon with the "select" (option) it leaves the b/g clear.

With nova I observed that the only option it gave me after choosing the text icons from the gallery or filemanager was the "crop" one. I think that the crop option modifies/defaults something and removes the clear background.

Any ideas or direction? Am I doing something wrong?

This launcher by far is the best/fastest I've tried and I want to keep it.

Thank you
[Nova Launcher] RTbar:
just upgraded to play store prime, and one feature i would really like to see is a more "fluid" way of editing folders/tabs/groups from the app drawer. Instead of going through the Nova Settings to make these changes, it would be much easier to get the icons in "edit" mode by long pressing and then making any changes directly in the app drawer- just like IOS or Go Launcher
[Nova Launcher] Rickav:
Would anyone like to enlighten me as to a way in which I can add a gesture to lock my screen? Essentially, replace the function of the hardware power button. I have the latest version Nova Launcher Prime from the App Store running on android 4.1.2 Jellybean.

As far as I am aware, there is no such way, as of yet, implemented to achieve my desired function without downloading a secondary app for this sole reason; which is just a waste of disk space.

Cheers...
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
You're right, Nova doesn't have lock screen function currently. But you can install this very light weight lockscreen app and assign the gesture to launch it. I know you said no third party app but there isn't a way now.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kennethcheng.com.lockscreen.free

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
If you're a Tasker user, you can set Nova to start a Tasker task and do just that too I believe.
[Nova Launcher] jamfreak:
Very easy with the use of TASKER.

Download the 'Secure Settings' plugin for Tasker. Then go in 'Nova Settings'>'Gestures and Buttons>pick the gesture you want to use>click 'Shortcuts' on top right>look for and click on 'Secure Settings'>under 'Dev Admin Actions' click on 'Lock Device
[Nova Launcher] JerryGNYC:
I believe it's because there is a different internal security setup in the latest versions of Android. The same thing happens with Widgetlocker or Apex Launcher.
[Nova Launcher] Rickav:
Whew, the replies came thick and fast (let's not take that out of context into a "that's what she said" joke).

Thanks to all 3 of your input. Initially, I followed the advice of polobunny and jamfreak. I installed Tasker, ran it for about 10 minutes and realised the application is far too complex for my understanding especially when it is such a minor issue as mine. Granted, it worked flawlessly and the extra plugin was not required.

Subsequently, I was led on by niteh@wk and got myself the simple Screen Off and Lockscreen app which is under 500kb as well works perfectly in conjunction with Nova's gestures, much like Tasker.

Again, cheers to you all.
[Nova Launcher] DrUnKenSTeiN:
I'm using the latest beta and it solved the live wallpapers not showing but i see redraws and some forecloses of the launcher. I was hoping to see a pattern before i post but its totally random.

Latest foreclose was when i dragged an app from the app drawer to a folder on my home screen.

The redraws are more usual after exiting an app. Even apps that aren't too heavy memory-wise.

I use to have the ocassional fc once in a while(rarely tbh), but never redraws.

I haven't installed any new apps and everything else works as usual.

I know it's a beta, i just give some feedback.

Motorola razr on stock Ics 4.0.4.
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
That's what xda community is all about :D glad it works out for you.

Side notes on Tasker. Tasker is a powerful automation tool that no other automation apps can even come close. I'm using Tasker on my phone now and lovin it. There are tons of how-to guides from beginners to advanced users on Tasker. I didn't mention Tasker cuz you wanted something quick and easy, that's what she says too lol.

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] ziaulh.ch:
Im on 2.1 prime and its eating more ram than 2.0.2? Same for others? Although i don't get other bugs yet!
[Nova Launcher] s1m4an:
On the latest beta the Hidden Apps tab (while editing an icon) is missing, the only way to hide apps is by going through Settings/ Drawer/ Hide Apps menu...

Hope its just a bug and not a feature. :)
[Nova Launcher] Artick96:
Fantastic Launcher !!! : D : D : D : D : D
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
Isn't Hidden Apps in the dropdown?

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] nhymxu:
can't automatic remove icon after uninstall app (require restart nova)
[Nova Launcher] s1m4an:
Nope, did a clean install, after a factory reset and it's gone.

Just created the System drawer, nothing else.

The same thing is happening on the play store version too.
[Nova Launcher] Rutster:
Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help me.

I've just installed the lastest version of nova launcher prime and love it but am having a problem.

When i receive a gmail message and open it by pulling down the notification bar from my lockscreen and clicking on it, it closes nova and goes back to the standard home screens. I then have to launch Nova again.

Is there anyway to stop this or has anyone got any suggestions?

Many thanks.
[Nova Launcher] Khaiyan:
Can someone explained how I can restore the folder layout to how it was prior 2.1? The icons are far too 'cramped' now...

Thanks