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[Nova Launcher] KostasR:
Hi guys. I 'm running the beta 3 at the moment in stock 4.1.2 in an Optimus G. What I realised is that every time I install a new app, the icon appears in one of the homescreens. Of course, I have the option disabled from market and from Nova's new App settings. Is this a known bug?
[Nova Launcher] jeffreii:
So, after several nights in a row with the screen distortion issues, consistent every night since installing the BETA, I tried something new last night. Instead of launching Dock Clock Plus from Nova Prime, I first opened GEL launcher and launched it from there. There was no distortion all night long. It worked perfectly.

I think it's becoming more clear that this is a Nova issue. Tonight I will try downgrading to the latest stable version before launching Dock Clock Plus from Nova to see if everything goes fine again. If it passes that test, tomorrow night I will upgrade to the beta again and launch Dock Clock Plus from Nova beta to see if I can easily replicate the issue.
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
so is the beta close enough to a stable release? Im asking because latest stable version doesn't work so properly on android 4.4 and feels slow and laggy. Really hoping soon a stable version will be released to fix that.
[Nova Launcher] slebit:
I haven't had any issues. I think that you can use it without any major problems.
[Nova Launcher] ryfly65:
Choosing a file location

I've created a backup before I wiped my phone to root it. I saved the backup to my computer so that I would have it again, then put it back into my phone into the downloads folder. I'm trying to select the file location from within the Nova settings to point it in the right direction of my backup but it isn't doing anything when I select it. Is this a glitch, or just a design oversight, and I somehow have to locate some obscure file location within android to deliver my backup to?
[Nova Launcher] erikrh:
I'm not completely sure of this but I think your backups should reside directly on your sdcard (internal or external) a not inside a folder :rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] ryfly65:
I don't see any files relating to Nova in my SD Card folder, although I feel as if I should simply be able to open up Nova and select the backup from any location....
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
It is in sdcard/data

Wayne Tech Nexus
[Nova Launcher] shaolinsoldier:
Back ups should be in; sdcard/data/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/backup
[Nova Launcher] fclifton:
If you clear defaults, that will make the first popup happen again won't it? I think the second popup is just informational, in case you want that first popup to reappear, it is telling you how to do that.
[Nova Launcher] kroz:
ive been using (bought prime) this launcher for a very long time but never had the chance to thank the dev

thanks for developing such a nice and fast launcher...

keep up the good work dev!!! :good::good::good:
[Nova Launcher] slAsh_wInd:
Thanks dev for the big improve in these lastes beta.

I have a issue with transparent, pull down quick setting and turn off display, then when I turn it back. notification bar will not transparent.

If I use Lock Screen in Quick Setting to turn display off, it happen a lot.
[Nova Launcher] RupamRane:
Superb Work

Hey i downloaded the launcher....and it was smooth n fast..!!!!!!:cool:

Just waiting for the Prime version...:p

Hope You release it soon...!!!!!:D
[Nova Launcher] mekanismen:
Prime is just an unlocker for extra features in the launcher, not another version of the launcher.
[Nova Launcher] optiplus:
Hi,

Any news???
[Nova Launcher] :
Hi,

We still can read so it's usuable... :D

Maybe you are using a theme with your rom?
[Nova Launcher] acGFX:
Wow thanks. Nova launcher is my favorite.
[Nova Launcher] optiplus:
Hi,

You can read in this image because in the phone is not possible, the phone is stock, I can read on all launchers, but the one that I buy is this one, and in this I can´t read.

Ideas how I can solve this situation???

Regards

Joao
[Nova Launcher] MrKaon:
I've bought the prime version other day to customize tabs in app draw, removed the widget tab with only app tab left , despite having only one tab left I couldn't get rid of it's title?

How do you guys customize it like GEL to have only apps to show without any title?
[Nova Launcher] Vaetheran2107:
Check the Small Tabs Option

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[Nova Launcher] baedaa:
Is it possible to get wallpaper scrolling to work with sense 5/5.5?

edit: I just found out that it maybe related to the app I use to select the wallpaper. can someone recommend an app that supports this feature? HTCs Gallery seems not to work
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
Wish I could get rid of the shadows.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
Go into Nova Settings, and then into "Desktop" and then untick "Show Shadow"... that should turn the shadow's off.
[Nova Launcher] daffie:
I've been looking for an answer why this small UI indicator is not showing up on my small tabs in Nova. Maybe someone has some more info?
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
If you use small tabs, it will look like this:

With this option, the tabs are gone - so you will not see that indicator.

You will only get a bar (i've set mine to white) for the first page of apps and then again for the first page of widgets, plus a menu button on the right hand side (3 grey dots) which you can customise...

Does that help?
[Nova Launcher] daffie:
Appreciate the help. But I really meant the small triangle that is visible on top of the tab(s)...that small triangle is not showing up on my tab(s)...

The above is either way when using small tabs option, and also when small tabs option is deactivated. So...I never have the small triangle indicator on the tab(s).
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
No worries, hopefully it's just a minor thing! I assume you've tried uninstalling and then reinstalling it?

I can see it on mine (2.3beta3) - so it def works! Wonder if there's some bug with having multiple drawer groups?

Mine is just defaults - Tab = Apps/Widgets and I have a folder for "settings" and some icons hidden.
[Nova Launcher] daffie:
Thanks again, much appreciated. Yeah must be a minor bug, or maybe something that is caused by restoring backup of Nova on my phone. I do remember having seen the small triangle earlier (long time ago when I was using Nova as well). I also have the weird issue that whenever installing a new app, then it is hidden by default within the app drawer. I have to go into Nova settings, drawer, hidden apps, un-hide it...only then will the new app be visible within the drawer.

No big deal for sure and I would wager by left ear on these issues being caused by faulty backup&restore somehow ;)
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
lol, sounds about right! :good:

Try fresh install without the backup and see if it's still happening.
[Nova Launcher] daffie:
Cheers...will try that, I'm sure it will fix both issues :good: :laugh:

Edit : laughing all the way to the bank...did a fresh re-install of Nova and all's well now...both issues solved :)
[Nova Launcher] #sharath:
If i want to change an icon to default ones,i need to browse through the "built in" section in icon picker,which is very inconvenient,previously i could just choose the "default" option when you click the icon to edit.

EDIT: Nvm,the default icon is at top in the "built in" section.
[Nova Launcher] tutibreaker:
hello i have installed latest version of the launcher but dont let me import the themes from others launchers ( only show the touchwiz ) any way to fix this ? ( i m using a galaxy grand GT-I9080L os 4.2.2 )
[Nova Launcher] trepamuros:
Can't get rid of the top/bottom shadow... Unticked the setting but it stays. Ticked then reticked again, no go.

Nexus 4, 4.4 stock unrooted, Nova 2.3beta3 (Prime).
[Nova Launcher] spätzlemitsoß:
when sliding finger left or right on homescreen or app drawer we can slide items.

Unfortunately starting the slide is not very smooth, when sliding slowly...

To detect if user want to slide items seems you use something like:

if (PointerCurrentPosY > PointerStartPosY + 50) --> Item position = PointerCurrentPosY

so if user moves finger less than 50 pixels nothing happens, if he moves more than 50 pixels

the items will instantly jump from position 0 to 50 which doesnt look very smooth.

would look much smoother if you use:

if (PointerCurrentPosY > PointerStartPosY + 50) --> Item position = PointerCurrentPosY - 50

would be nice if this gets fixed!
[Nova Launcher] Chinaboy5216:
Hi all, anyone got some news on beta 4 or final release? Beta 3 is great btw.
[Nova Launcher] jmgacarvalho:
I'm using beta 3 in Stock rom LG G 4.1.2 but i cannot use calendar widget. It says error loading widget. Anyone knows why?

Thanks

Enviado do meu LG-E975
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
Because oem launcher widgets are available only when using the original launcher, e.g. TouchWiz, Sense, etc.
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
Thanks for your reply. "Show Shadow" is un-checked.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nova Launcher] lc641:
fc because I put it in the system/app permissions rw-r--r lg p970 with ics
[Nova Launcher] neerajvd:
Beta 4 released today with layout fixes..
[Nova Launcher] RKSoftware:
Hi in nova 2.3beta4 is broken call screen on my Galaxy Nexus android 4.3. :(

EDIT: I take it back. It was a mistake in my settings. Everything is working correctly. :)
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
AHA! I have made a discovery! The reason that I can't eliminate the shadows on my homescreen is because there are TWO shadows: (1) a built-in one that has nothing to do with Nova, and (2) the Nova shadow. The built-in one is lighter than the Nova one. The screenshot with the lighter shadow is with the Nova shadow un-checked. That with the darker shadow is with the Nova shadow checked.

So, this means that it's not a Nova thing at all, but rather a Nexus thing, right?

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
Guess it's something in the systemui.apk? Someone who knows about it might be able to confirm...

How about customising the status bar to have a background which matches your background or a transparent one? (if that is possible?!?!)
[Nova Launcher] wilflare:
anyone knows why... for apps saved on the SDcard, name and icon customizations do not stick?
[Nova Launcher] LordManhattan:
Not a fan of the app drawer. It spreads the icons too much. Here's a comparison between Nova and KK Launcher.
[Nova Launcher] Schumi 01:
What i have noticed, is that now and then the transparent status bar, goes a little bit dark now and then, no big deal, just swipe down and it is back to transparent I am on stock rom not rooted.

But absolutely loving the launcher.

Kudos
[Nova Launcher] Runatal:
This issue seems to have disappeared with beta 4. Thanks devs!
[Nova Launcher] erikrh:
You can change the number of icons per row and column and the size of the icon as well so you can find a better layout for the app drawer that fits you.
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
Yes, it's a good idea. I'm going to give xposed a try... Just waiting a bit because I hear it's still a little buggy on 4.4. Thanks

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nova Launcher] LordManhattan:
Yeah, i'm aware of that, but that's not the problem. The icons should be more centered and not be dragged out towards the corners. Quickly switch between the two screenshots again and see how big of a difference it makes when they're a little more centered (like in KK Launcher). This is still a beta, but i hope @kevin@TeslaCoil will work on this, because it doesn't look right.
[Nova Launcher] shaolinsoldier:
seems like mine should be spaced out a little more...
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
Now we're complaining about drawer icons having an extra 2mm of space between them?
[Nova Launcher] pkelly517:
Seems that way.

Can't code? Gotta complain. They both start with 'co'.
[Nova Launcher] TadeoNYC:
This has not worked for a very long time. If you select an icon from a theme package NOVA just hangs.
[Nova Launcher] AbhishekS:
That's an Android bug. Happens when you lock the screen from the statusbar.

Hopefully someone can fix it soon.
[Nova Launcher] LordManhattan:
Change to horizontal scrolling.

Yes. 2mm is a lot. Even 2 pixels can have big consequences.

---------- Post added at 05:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 AM ----------

Do you know what happens to products that doesn't get feedback or critique? They suck. Not saying that Nova suck, but the point of a DISCUSSION FORUM is to get FEEDBACK. Should I use some crayons to explain this to you?
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Should I use them to explain that this is a development forum and not a discussion forum. Maybe try and help with coding options?

Wayne Tech Nexus
[Nova Launcher] BARTLETT M.:
Translucent bars for "all"?

Hi,

Does anybody know if the non rooted users running stock roms 4.3 (for e.g.) will have the opportunity to enjoy the translucent status and Nav bars within this next release?

Too many comments and hypothesis but nothing sure, I'm afraid...

Thank you!
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
Answered by Kevin here - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47199244&postcount=12142

"Transparent system bars will not be available to all devices. The system bars are drawn by the SystemUI component, not the launcher. KitKat introduces an API for apps such as Nova Launcher to request that the SystemUI draw these with only a light gradient background. Not all KitKat devices will support this functionality for performance reasons, and Nova will be unable to force it. Also older Android versions are unaware of this new API in KitKat and thus will not get transparent system bars. The exception is that some devices, such as the TouchWiz SGS4, had transparent system bars implemented by the manufacturer skin, and Nova is able to make use of their private APIs for this. "

So it depends on your device i'm afraid! It's working fine on my s3 if that helps? :)
[Nova Launcher] BARTLETT M.:
Thanks amb80!

... so, I'm afraid that I won't be one of the lucky as I own a Galaxy Nexus :crying:, in any case, faith is the last thing you lose, and especially because Kevin is smart enough to find a solution, for sure! ;)
[Nova Launcher] MaLiXs:
Use a custom rom that can draw transparent bar

Envoyé de mon SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] amb80:
Could try xposed or if your ROM is stock aosp you could try this (depends on how technical you are!!)
[Nova Launcher] Teksu:
I had a galaxy nexus until about 2 weeks ago (upgraded to the droid maxx). I would recommend trying a custom rom such as AOKP.

They have a transparency option integrated along with many other options to customize your device. And nova works great on it.

Good luck!
[Nova Launcher] esterado:
With beta4 so far no problems. Thanks
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
Another discovery. The press-indicator circle is cut off at the top edge of the shadow. What does it all mean?

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nova Launcher] evrkusd:
Yeah, really weird, right? It's like it's ignoring that we are the ones locking the desktop, so we obviously want it locked. Oh well.
[Nova Launcher] Pard0ned:
I wonder if htc one will have the transparent bar in kit kat - sense had it already.
[Nova Launcher] yethz:
Thankfully the latest Nova beta 4 has full UI which eliminates the tabs and I like it a lot :)

here's what it looks like;
[Nova Launcher] erikrh:
Hey yethz would you mind telling me which icon set are you using? thanks!

PS: sorry for the off topic :P
[Nova Launcher] stastnysnipes26:
Any plan to revamp nova to have more GEL features like swipe right to get to google now? I have gestures set up to be able to pull up google now but would like to see this turn into essentially a modded version of GEL but highly customizable. Not complaining or anything, just wondering if this is in the works. I'm totally cool with where it's at now, just curious. Thanks for all your hard work. Love this launcher. Been using it for almost 2 years now (prime)
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Unfortunately, what you're looking for can't be done right now (and maybe not ever). Google has taken the launcher and the "hey Google" search features private (closed source). Developers can work around this issue by coding similar features in themselves, but I'm sure it would be a painstaking (and not very exciting) process. I love Android as much as anyone, but I'm starting to get concerned with Google's increased focus on proprietary, closed source apps, and features. :confused:
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
Update the op pls

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[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
I like the compact font used in the Nexus 5 launcher, but when I tried selecting that in Nova it was smaller and harder to read. Any way to get the label font size larger to match the stock launcher?
[Nova Launcher] Hallucinogen775:
Backup/Restore doesn't work anymore on HTC One

Hi everyone,

I hope that somebody is able to help me with my issue. At some point of time (not sure when exactly, but I think it started after upgrading the System Rom), I think it started after upgrading the System Rom to 4.3, but I have no way to prove/verify that).

The backup path is fixed to "/sdcard/data/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/backup" and cannot be changed. When I click backup it asks me for a file-name, when I click "ok", the dialogue just disappears, WITHOUT saying " ... saved succesfully" like it does on my Nexus 4.

Afterwards when I click "Restore" the list of backups is empty and there is no backup available for restore.

The backup-path for which it is configured is reachable/browseable with a file explore, so it seems to be a valid path.

How can I get the backup/restore functionality back to "working" status?

Thank you in advance and best regards,

Hallu
[Nova Launcher] Vlad Paul:
I purchased pro version, Nova Launcher is best launcher for my N4. I added sense 5 icons pack but i wish to have sense weather widget like in htc one. Any way people?
[Nova Launcher] txx3:
nope i guess not...

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[Nova Launcher] arebydde:
icons

Beautiful icon
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Getting the actual Sense weather widget is impossible, but you do have a couple of options, if you want to replicate the widget - Beautiful Widgets and UCCW. Both are in the Play Store (Beautiful Widgets is paid), and offer varying degrees of customization.

You can tweak BW a little bit, add skins (themes), and change colors, but if you'd like something that is infinitely customizable, then UCCW is the way to go. There are thousands of skins available, and you can modify your widgets almost any way you want. It does have a bit of a learning curve though, so be prepared. :)
[Nova Launcher] Ewerthomas:
Thanks for 2.3 beta4 - work OK
[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
Any tips on this - bigger label fonts?
[Nova Launcher] faier09:
Try to use another font and see if the problem persists, if not you should download another font (maybe the one you're using isn't compatible with nova), or maybe you can use some sort of mod but i haven't find any :(
[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
All three font choices in Nova produce smaller label text than the stock Nexus 5 launcher. I have no idea how one would use other fonts in Nova.
[Nova Launcher] twowheeler:
quick question:

I had nova prime installed and I installed beta 4 over this.

It now says that i have nova beta prime.

How do i know when the new features are on the "normal" prime version too?

So far really enjoying it btw
[Nova Launcher] mauam:
I think is a normal behavior, if not, simply enjoy your prime version:laugh:
[Nova Launcher] PhilipTD:
If your settings screen looks like this, you're good. Also, if you can enable Labs (volume down on settings screen), it means you're on beta.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
Re: font size - I tried also using Xposed + App settings to change the DPI or font scaling in Nova. This worked, and made the icon text bigger, *but* it also jumbo-sized the text inside the Google Calendar widget. This created another problem while solving the first. So back to square one.
[Nova Launcher] sdlemire:
+1

I think something changed with the stock android email app going to kitkat's Gmail clone because badge counts won't work with it like they did on the stock jellybean email app. They still work for Gmail/SMS/etc. But no stock email badges on my Nexus 7 2013 running KitKat.

My G2 is still running 4.2.2 but I installed the stock email apk from kitkat on it because I didn't like LG's stock email app and the stock Google one is apparently removed. When I tried creating the email widget in the Tesla Unread plugin it said the app doesn't exist even though it's installed and configured. So unfortunately I have to stick to LG's stock launcher (which isn't bad) and LG's stock email app to have unread email badges on my phone.
[Nova Launcher] mchughman:
I'm in the same boat. I tried that earlier too.
[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
I ended compromising on a font scale of 105% for Nova Launcher, which makes the Compact font just about nicely readable without overly bloating the text size.

Incidentally the stated DPI of 480 in build.prop suggests a 4.5ish screen size. If you find that certain apps have *larger* text and UI elements than they need to, a more honest DPI of 440 does the trick.
[Nova Launcher] veldom:
Nova Redraws/Restart very often on CM 10.2

Hi, this problem has already been reported, so I just want to confirm that on my Galaxy Nexus running CM 10.2, Nova Launcher Prime (either Standard or Beta) redraws/ restart continuously.

It is never cached in background processes.

If you need any other info, ask!

Thank you!
[Nova Launcher] haahaaah:
[REQUEST]

Request for font on dock (dock icon label like TouchWiz). thanks before
[Nova Launcher] Matte93:
Remember Position bug

There is a bug in "Remember Position" the position is remembered even if the option is disabled.

I'm the only one having this problem?
[Nova Launcher] MrKaon:
This option in desktop doesn't really get rid of the shadow!

Before:

After:
[Nova Launcher] dandemonic:
Confirm same here, on CM11 official maguro nightly, toggling setting has no noticeable effect.

sent via my CM11 gnex
[Nova Launcher] Witeserg:
nice

very nice and comfortable
[Nova Launcher] :
The shadow in the "after" picture is part of the system UI, not the launcher.
[Nova Launcher] Cellhouse:
I love nova now!!
[Nova Launcher] cmstlist:
Sometimes just after a reboot finishes, the power button fails to sleep the screen while Nova is loading widgets. If I switch to another app the screen sleeps successfully.
[Nova Launcher] Chinaboy5216:
Wonder if next release will be beta 5 or final? Any idea on this?
[Nova Launcher] cgvelmax:
Knowing this helps you with something?

let developers work and don't waste their time with questions like this.

Enviado desde mi GT-I9500 mediante Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] Chinaboy5216:
Thanks for the friendly answer, just want to know if it is still worth to install beta 4 been running 3 without issues.

With this attitude in mind I'll ask nothing here anymore.

Goodbye
[Nova Launcher] veldom:
[PARTIALLY SOLVED?] Nova Redraws/Restart on CM 10.2

I partially solved (?) my problem. None of the following "workaround" worked alone, only their combination partially fixed my problem:

1. Uninstall Nova and Prime.

2. Reboot in Recovery and clean Cache and Dalvik Cache

3. Reinstall Nova and Prime and DON'T restore Backup of old settings

4. Set Nova as System App and as Default launcher (set Trebuchet as non system app - but I don't think this is necessary) and Reboot.

5. DON'T set aggressive Desktop: if checked the launcher Restart very often.

But, after two days with Nova and CM 10.2 faster than ever, the problem reappeared.

I thought my problem was a combination of old datas (settings, cache etc.) and some weird incompatibility with CM 10.2 and Aggressive Desktop: when I enabled it, the Nova process NEVER got cached, it was always killed and restarted instead.

Now Nova redraws/restarts only occasionally, but this is very annoying.

Waiting for a fix, hope this helps!