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[Nova Launcher] pepoluan:
There's another reason : you can odex the launcher :)

-- Galaxy W + DXKL1 + CM9 + xda --
[Nova Launcher] azazel71:
funny you should mention that im doing a little reading up on odex'ing and on my travels i came across an apk called "odexme" by MODACO gonna give it a try later and see if it makes any noticable difference,will let you know what i find:fingers-crossed:

nearly forgot the link - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1839445
[Nova Launcher] ICavalera:
Hope to see this!!! Hope that you see this to implement! :D
[Nova Launcher] UtherPendragon:
is it possible to order the Widget in the appdrawer? there are (for example Calengoo) apps with so much widgets, its bewildering me!
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
Again you miss my point entirely. Try to read this as just normal text. I'm not angry, defensive or being sarcastic.

My first post stated an issue I encountered later with screenshots.

It is pretty clear that everyone agrees it is Google's framework. However plenty of other applications obviously have made a way to submit the proper resolution to the cropping engine and wall paper display so there is a way to fix it. You can tell because when you go to crop it is smaller and setup for portrait.

I want to know if the developers of nova have any intention of fixing this or say "working as intended".

There really isn't much more then that. Nova is not a work around for a launcher it is a complete replacement, it shouldn't be discredited like that at all.

I'd like to mention that even cm9 has teams of dudes and custom ringtones wasn't fixed till I submitted a patch that eventually drew chris41g to make a more complete patch. Sometimes people and teams just skip over obvious things because either they don't know where to start or it is fixed by some other work around app. But imho that isn't a good reason at all. I'd look into it if I had time.
[Nova Launcher] jacklebott:
He questioned putting the Pro Key on /system, not the launcher itself. Unless he misspoke and meant the launcher itself
[Nova Launcher] ElfinJNoty:
So Missed it! And the Tesla Unread plugin:

Neither work superbly and even my gmail shortcut on my home screen never(if ever) gets a notification anymore. Calls and SMS work fine.

Is there any other options? I'm very surprised there has not been further development on the Tesla plugin. It seems Missed It! Has the ability to look for any app's ability to send a notification to the status bar... they just don't allow you to have the notification appear over the app shortcut's icon.

I keep my status bar hidden as well as the dock and use gestures to show them when needed. I prefer the minimalistic approach to my home screens with a app drawer shortcut, some elegantly styled widgets for clock and weather... and a few shortcuts for social apps like gmail, email, fb, xda

I just want a notification count to appear over my app shortcuts for phone/SMS and say fb or instagram and what not. Like I said... are there any alternatives? And does anybody know if this is a feature request that's been made and ... what's your take on it?

BTW I'm on a Sprint Gnex with 4.1.x job ROM(I whore between a few great ROMs)
[Nova Launcher] Kurre:
Hmm that's interesting. But try adding this line:

<boolean name="experimental_mode" value="true" />

When I made it "false" and rebooted, labs disappeared from nova settings. And after using "long press vol down", it turned to "true" again.

Sent from my slimbeaned GNex :)
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
Sorry for misunderstanding because no matter how i read it, it sounded very defensive. But i understand now that it is not your intention so we're cool. I didn't stalk your post history so i was just responding to yourself commenting on Wallpaper Wizardii being a cop-out, which i felt was a valid fix/workaround to Google's general framework for setting the wallpaper.

Just FYI Nova is handled by just a single developer (not plural). You can try emailing him directly as he has been known to be quite receptive to constructive comments. He doesn't post on forums anymore short of bug fixed and public betas.

I'm trying to understand your problem as i look at your old screenshots...how did you manage to get the portrait cropping box when setting the wallpaper? It looks as if you somehow managed to use an unnatural way of cropping the wallpaper which resulted in a bizarre super zoomed-in image.
[Nova Launcher] jezphillips:
thanks for the suggestion Staggers. i did check out the labs section and i had all of those options ticked already actually. is there anyway to nail down whether it's a launcher problem or a rom problem?
[Nova Launcher] bigbuc:
I just bought it once on the play store, the it shows up as purchased on my n7 and I click that and it's on both.
[Nova Launcher] 3rdstring:
Have you seen the Tesla unread beta?
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
Without being totally familiar with the details of your problem, the first thing that comes to mind is to nandroid backup, flash another ROM and see if the problem persists with Nova.
[Nova Launcher] sweeds:
What is the default resolution for a non-scrolling wallpaper image?
[Nova Launcher] Stephenhon:
Really appreicate, nice app!
[Nova Launcher] pfp_az:
Isn't that just food there?
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
That worked!

Thanks again!

Do Nova updates delete the line?
[Nova Launcher] caliban2:
The man has a point there...
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
I'm not sure which picture you're talking about.

You can stretch the crop box by grabbing an edge and distort it.

When the no scroll option is set in go launcher the next wall paper crop is in portrait aspect. When using go as the home launcher.

So there must be a way to pass the aspect ratio and/or resolution to the crop engine.
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
They have McDonald's too! ;)
[Nova Launcher] pepoluan:
I used that when I was still using GB CusROM... I noticed that system apps seem to start faster, and multitasking is smoother. Not all apps can be odex-ed, though. Make sure you have backups of all system apps before you use Odex Me.

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Aha, I might misunderstood then...

... but you *still* can odex the Pro Key, although for the life of me, I totally can't figure out any benefit... :p

-- Galaxy W + DXKL1 + CM9 + xda --
[Nova Launcher] kingofcomedy:
I would like to remove the search bar and keep the app drawer too. :)
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
Play store just updated Nova, the hack remains (to answer my own question).
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
Nova Settings > Desktops > Persistent Search Bar > Never. App drawer button stays right there.
[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
Not on a tablet it doesn't. When you turn off the search bar, the app drawer icon goes away too.
[Nova Launcher] aaatoel:
Thanks for the update. No complaints so far, extra smooth and I am not sure if it's only some kind of placebo effect but I think that the recent apps screen opens faster now.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
It's all connected on a tablet. I've tested it on my A500, and it's like that, I but my original Galaxy Tab is treated as a Phablet (like the N7), and I don't have that issue. The problem appears to be with 10" tabs. Personally, I don't care, but I know others do... I'm just not sure if there's a way to separate the Search bar from the App drawer button... :o
[Nova Launcher] kalde:
hi i new to the nova launcher

i wanted to know if it's possible to change the app drawer background?
[Nova Launcher] dantheman122:
Is it possible to change the App Drawer so that I can seperate tabs but be able to Infinitely Scroll within a tab? Apex Launcher has it and I really like it, but can't pass up Nova's backup and restore features and smoothness.
[Nova Launcher] jeanne8fr:
create a shortcut to the app drawer. put it anywhere you want then remove the search bar.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
The new release, with the 4.1.2 merge is really nice. It's running really well on all of my devices, and is really, really close to being just as smooth as stock. Great work Kevin, and as always, thank you!!
[Nova Launcher] drinkhere:
Hi i have a question might sound dumb but iv'e never used this launcher before so he we go. is there anyway of using the widgets that can with the phone like my sense clock widget with this launcher? i just really like my sense clock and don't want to loose it.

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] fo0you:
Not possible. Sense widgets depend on Rosie (Sense launcher)

Edit: If you want a sense-like clock though check out this App: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1721809&highlight=weather
[Nova Launcher] drinkhere:
Thanks for clearing that up for me and thanks for the link.
[Nova Launcher] Gambler_3:
So disappointed with the update, still the same unresponsive app drawer.

EDIT: I uploaded the pics to show the problem of wallpaper however for whatever reason the problem is resolved for me now lol.
[Nova Launcher] jezphillips:
so i was on the latest nova beta and ressurection remix JB 3.0.9 when things were going a bit crazy. i flashed back to RR ICS 2.7 and i'm just running nova 1.2.2 at this point and everything seems smooth as ever, no problems at all. i did the market update that was posted yesterday for nova and i started having problems again.
[Nova Launcher] thekid1982:
I use NOVA LAUNCHER , when i set a wallpaper for home screen, at the top and bottom of home screen will be darker than the middle screen, what is the effect? how to turn off? thanks please see attachment
[Nova Launcher] djmcnz:
Nova Settings | Desktop | Show Shadow | Uncheck
[Nova Launcher] ketani73:
Since a long time i have experienced that the touch response on my GS3 is not as sensitive using this launcher (I am a Prime user) , while on other launchers (i use Apex (Pro user) & TSF Shell ) the touch response is fantastic ... i mean the touch sensitivity is damn good !!

Anyone else facing this problem or it's just me !!
[Nova Launcher] proudfoot:
Well trebuchet can do it, so there's a way :P anyway last time i check apex can't do this too so if nova can that would be another plus for team nova \o/
[Nova Launcher] Roscopcoletrain:
Cant say whats wrong with your app drawer, but mine has zero lag. Whole thing works like a boss.
[Nova Launcher] Gambler_3:
Maybe its because you have galaxy nexus and I have nexus S hehe. I reported the problem with the first jelly bean release and many others had the same problem. It just randomly doesnt respond to my swipe in the app drawer.

There is no such problem with the stock and apex launcher.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
This is a really interesting issue to me. Up until ICS, launchers didn't seem to have these problems, from device to device. If ADW or LP worked on a Droid X, it worked the same way on an OG Droid or a DInc. It seems that some of the new features in the ICS and JB launchers, have cause major problems for people with older devices. With that said, I have a Nexus (my daily device), a retired Droid 3, an OG Droid, an OG SGT, and an A500, and Nova has run perfectly on all of them. It's noticeably slower on both the D3 and D1, but that's to be expected...those devices don't have the RAM to run a resource intensive OS like JB, and as a result, Nova lags a bit. That's not a bug though...it's just the way it is, unfortunately. :o
[Nova Launcher] Roscopcoletrain:
Well, truth be told, Ive only had the Gnex for a few weeks now. A Nexus S before that. And it ran Nova just as awesome. That said, builds are now newer so I can't really compare, and the Gnex is overall quicker then the NexS.
[Nova Launcher] Gambler_3:
My mum has an xperia arc S and apex launcher runs worse than nova on it whereas on my nexus S apex runs much better so ya android fragmentation is taking its toll on launchers.

And in my case I am running official jelly bean OS so its really not a problem of not enough power.
[Nova Launcher] steevo1:
I have purchased the Nova Launcher Prime and I think this is a great Launcher, however I am having problems adding widgets to my screens. When I try to browse my widgets, Nova Launcher restarts (or crashes) and I am unable to create new widgets. Is anyone else having this problem?

Galaxy Nexus JB 4.1.2
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
When I open my app drawer then tap on my games tab, I have to go back to apps then to games again to get it to show the games tab... Anyone else get this?

Swyped from my Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk II
[Nova Launcher] otorrisi:
Sorry, but any news about this?...i am the only one with this problem?...not only the icon theming isn't working, but even if i try to change only one apk icon doesn't work..i know i buy it the prime version for ICS, but at least tell me if this will have support or not to Jelly Bean...

Thank's
[Nova Launcher] kstano83:
When I close an app it takes me back to the app drawer. Can this be disabled, please?
[Nova Launcher] gchindi:
2 questions

hi all,

new to nova launcher, pls someone answer the below 2 questions for me, thanks.

both on pro version,

1) how to make continous scrolling of app drawer screens, (not home screens)?

2) how to make folders on app drawer screen (again not home screen)?
[Nova Launcher] 3rdstring:
1. Not possible AFAIK

2. Nova Prime feature. Nova Settings >> Drawer >> Drawer Groups
[Nova Launcher] gchindi:
1) that's silly by Nova, apex can do that, touchwhiz can do that.... Any idea if its in the to do list?

2) got it working as soon as i wrote here, thanks anyways for the quickie..
[Nova Launcher] lnfound:
Any chance that a similar settings menu as Apex will be added in the future? By this I mean a menu that can be pulled from gestures. As it is now, you can access Nova settings from gesture, but not system settings. A menu to select between the two, or perhaps more options, would be really great.

Another way would be to add a system settings wrench to the long hold on home screen menu that currently has 'Nova actions, Apps, Shortcuts, Widgets, Wallpapers' where the wrench on the top right goes to Nova settings.

Best solution at the moment is gesture -> system settings, and long hold -> wrench -> nova settings, as a quick way to access both settings. A single option to choose between either is certainly much more fluid though. Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
You can set any gesture to open Settings...swipe up/down, clockwise/ counterclockwise, two finger swipe, etc. I'm not really sure what more you're looking for... :o
[Nova Launcher] perseszth:
one of best App launcher
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
From the comment it sounds like he knows how to do that...but wants an even more convenient solution to the convenient solution. :silly: Basically he wants to have System Settings as an option in the list or an icon when you long press the screen.
[Nova Launcher] cubbieswin:
I posted in this thread about a folder manager before that I was trying to find. I wasn't sure if it was a launcher feature or not. I found an app called Smart Folders that has a screenshot of the feature I am asking about. The app doesn't do what I am asking for but the screenshot is one step closer.

In the screenshot is a folder called "Starred Contacts". That's what I'm trying to find.

Sent from my EvoLTE
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
Folder Organizer might work for you.
[Nova Launcher] JordanMitch:
How can i hide app labels in the app drawer?
[Nova Launcher] lnfound:
I'll try to get a screenshot of the apex menu. Basically a pop up similar to long holding on homescreen but instead with options such as nova settings, system settings, etc. It feels very intuitive with a double tap gesture.

But as you said,2 gestures; one to system settings and I've to nova settings is definitely not an issue but it's nice to have common things grouped.
[Nova Launcher] dspcap:
Not trying to be rude, it's just a question.
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
Wanna ask a Dev about working on a Launcher, Ask the LauncherPro Dev. He hasnt updated for 6+ months.

Give Kevin a break-
[Nova Launcher] dspcap:
There are pages and pages of people posting bugs they are having and like you said, some Dev's get very busy with their personal lives and leave their apps...

If he's taking time off for his family, I think that's great. If he is done developing this, then people don't need to continue posting their bugs.

I am not asking an ETA on a release, just if he is still working on it.
[Nova Launcher] shobon:
It's the holidays, god forbid he spends some time with his family.
[Nova Launcher] BankZZ:
This is NOT allowed. Get back to work!

JK. Happy Holidays.
[Nova Launcher] dspcap:
It was a simple question... relax.

If you are in the mood to slam someone, why not slam the hundreds of people that ask the same questions over and over again.
[Nova Launcher] :
if you took a look at teslaled or widgetlocker you'd see that he rarely replies in forums, but then delivers few, but awesome updates, based on the feedback.

i recently got some nice email replies regarding teslaled for the galaxy nexus (got a beta version).

not every dev wants/can spend a lot of time responding to every question.

follow him and his products on their google+ pages.

as you can see by the popularity of all his products, you should understand that he could spend all day answering emails and questions on the forums, i'm glad that he doesn't, leaves him w/ some time to actually live a life and then some developing.
[Nova Launcher] dspcap:
Now this is a productive response. Thank you!
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
for the ones having this problem, has anyone turned on "Force GPU Rendering" on their GNex?
[Nova Launcher] blackbearblanc:
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DENMARK!

Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus
[Nova Launcher] blackbearblanc:
(hik! )

Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus
[Nova Launcher] mandog202:
Are there plans for an option to set which page is the default? So far that's been my only issue
[Nova Launcher] spoidar:
Of course convention doesn't mean optimal, but breaking long-established convention is not to be done lightly - the gains should be clear, since the transition will surely be jarring.

I don't really follow you here, are you saying that if system settings was back in the menu you might accidentally miss it and click the wrong thing? That would seem to exclude you from adequately using a phone, and is certainly not sound logic for removing it.

But one is two taps in very close proximity, the other is a swipe down half the screen, then a tap at the top, clearly the former is more efficient. Also, most handsets are pretty large these days, and for one-handed operation (even for me, with quite large hands) it's far easier to hit the menu than use the drawer.
[Nova Launcher] on2a:
Agreed. I'd prefer settings to be added to the menu list. It's parrot force of habit but it's also v fast.

Great launcher dev
[Nova Launcher] on2a:
2 more feature requests if I may. Apologies if these have already been requested:

1. Infinite scrolling home screens - i.e. so they loop

2. Action bindings e.g. swiping up on the home screen opens a specific app

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] jtambis6:
This has happened to me twice already

Stock launcher doesn't do this.

Any reason why this happens?
[Nova Launcher] Captain Splash:
Installed this yesterday, pretty impressed.

As a few others have mentioned I have a problem with the far right screens - i cant keep widgets on them, they just disappear.

Thanks for your work on this so far.

Splash
[Nova Launcher] Ewroinc:
+1 here

Restarting the launcher fix it though
[Nova Launcher] PaulG1488:
Off topic but task killers are a no no

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nova Launcher] vastis:
Widgets on more than 5 screens don't work yet. Give the dev some time, I'm sure we'll get there.

I really love the launcher... maybe except for that :)
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
The apex menu your talking about just gives you the same as pressing your menu button... But floating, not tied to the bottom of the screen

Swyped from my Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk II
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
How do I setup TeslaUnread to work with K-9 mail? I got it working for my gmail account (in k-9), but for my second e-mail account (non-gmail) it doesn't work. Any help would be appreciated.
[Nova Launcher] justin860:
Best launcher by far bought it for .25 :)

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nova Launcher] 3rdstring:
Open the Tesla Unread app, there is a checkbox for K-9
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
I should have mentioned I already had that box checked..
[Nova Launcher] Testraindrop:
FIY: Kaiten Counters are also working :D :good:

@Kevin: You can label the K9 Mail Menu entry to K9 Mail/Kaiten Mail :D
[Nova Launcher] nebsif:
Really smooth and everything but (imo) the icons on my GS3 look way too small. Hope we'll get an option to scale icons like you can do in GO in the near future. tnx
[Nova Launcher] araditsas:
the best

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for me the best
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Ok, gotcha. A quick work around in the meantime could be to create an invisible folder, with those shortcuts inside it. I'm not sure if/when Kevin would implement something like that, but at least there are a few alternatives for the time being. :)
[Nova Launcher] Psychosi42:
I wish there was a way to force Tablet mode like Apex does
[Nova Launcher] mahercs:
I don't understand all the comments here about Apex, Go, etc and how they have this and they have that, so why doesn't Nova have them? If you are so in love with the features of another launcher, go use that one and stop asking for them here. Or, if you feel that Nova is an overall better launcher, then you will need to either deal with the difference and/or find a workaround. I just don't get it. If all launchers were the same, then there would be no point in having different ones, correct? There is no template for developers to use. They build what they feel is desired by most users (not ALL). Now, as you should know, you can request certain features/additions in the User Voice arena. But as has been mentioned numerous times, Nova is about efficiency. It has most features people want. You don't have infinite scroll in the app drawer, boo hoo.:crying: I have about 150 apps on my phone, so rather than cry about the inability to scroll infinitely, I created folders in the drawer than I can go to and quickly find the app I want. I would think most of you would prefer the light efficiency of Nova over a bloated app that bogs down your phone and has features that are maybe "nice to have" but aren't critical to the functionality (GO comes to mind!).

Climbing down from my soapbox now.:silly:
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
^ this
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
^^ +1,000,000... I've gotten tired of (seemingly) being the only person making these points. I started to feel like the unofficial Nova troll, lol.
[Nova Launcher] rgawenda:
I hope this forum has a high enough limit for the ignored users list
[Nova Launcher] Psychosi42:
Deleted ... not going to get into a hater war
[Nova Launcher] hakcenter:
No point drinking hater aid.

There is nothing wrong with people liking things from other apps and asking if this one could do any off those things.

If it bothers some of you do much you could always not read and or reply.
[Nova Launcher] justin860:
I own the pro version of both and both work very well I have just become partial to nova

Sent from my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
You're probably right. It just gets tiresome, reading the same misdirected feature request, page after page, specifically request for Gingerbread launcher features (GO Launcher). People clearly don't bother to read the OP, and their requests end up burying legitimate issues or questions that other people have. If those issues don't have a chance to be addressed, then those people end up as frustrated, unhappy users. Making feature request in-thread also leads to frustration, because Kevin doesn't really address them often/ at all, which leads to "Another update and no feature x,y,or z...wtf" kind of posts.

I think we all want to enjoy Nova, and help others enjoy it too, but it's become increasingly hard to help people here, when the thread is bombarded with an avalanche of feature request posts. I think that's the source of a lot of the frustration here. :o
[Nova Launcher] Psychosi42:
Funny, I was just thinking how hard it was to get help here when every post is criticized ... different points of view i guess.