yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nova Launcher] OSully:
Restoring a backup not working for me.
[Nova Launcher] wilkster:
I have noticed on the 2.0 betas the dock divider doesn't extend fully across the screen on my tf101 tablet running ics. Is this intentional? It is centered properly, but covers only 80% of the screen. Happens in both landscape and portrait mode.
[Nova Launcher] takuhii:
No worries my friend, sometimes it just needs a kick up the ass ;)
[Nova Launcher] superkoal:
+1
[Nova Launcher] rmrajm1:
Restore working fine here....dont have any problems.....:):):)
[Nova Launcher] badams1:
Latest beta running amazing on AOKP 4.1.2

Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
Just lost folder backgrounds again. HTC One X, Android 4.0.4, Sense 4.1

Also enabling transparency in the status bar causes jank.
[Nova Launcher] frol8vl:
Kevin, Is it possible to add ability to select icons for apps in app drawer? If yes, it would be very useful.
[Nova Launcher] zazza8:
I also have this folder background bug. Huawei u8800, Android 4.0.4
[Nova Launcher] carlos67:
+1, I also have this warning and it's because of Widgetlocker homehelper. I have my default home app set as "Widgetlocker Homehelper" with only Nova launcher. Touchwiz is frozen. I just ignore this warning because if I set Nova as the default home app then that causes Widgetlocker to be bypassed and waking the phone goes straight to the homescreen instead of to widgetlocker lockscreen.

Maybe Kevin could have a look at this because Widgetlocker is his baby too.?
[Nova Launcher] alvaroclemente:
Thaks :)
[Nova Launcher] Broken Hope:
Using the latest beta configuring apps in the app drawer isn't taking straight away, e.g I have a folder called games, I install a new game and then set it to be in my games folder, it still shows in the app drawer outside of the games folder until I restart Nova Launcher.
[Nova Launcher] bigwavedave25:
Awesome update. Thanks for the new grid size!!!
[Nova Launcher] Matthileo:
Beta 3 crashes repeatedly on my nexus 10, whether I clear data from the current version or not. It did not give me the option to report the crash.
[Nova Launcher] yken:
Dock icons with names possible?
[Nova Launcher] Matthileo:
I grabbed a logcat for the crashes.
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
From what u can gather, it's a memory issue as it only occurred when I tried like five heavy resource games in a row.
[Nova Launcher] Heafust:
On 2.0 beta 3: Nice to see shaded icons starting to work. I have several packs installed, but only Kooks Cold Fusion works.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsIm5ldC5rb29rLmFkd2NvbGRmdXNpb25uZXciXQ..

Anyone know of any other icon shader packs that shade EVERY existing icon so no more mismatched themes?
[Nova Launcher] 3elevenX:
Folder transparency option is awesome! Thanks Kevin!!
[Nova Launcher] chrolmesq:
Is it possible to center mid align icons on desktop?

Does this question make sense?

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[Nova Launcher] Heafust:
Nova Settings>Desktop>Desktop Grid

Any odd # should result in amore centered look.
[Nova Launcher] IncCo.:
Bug report: Dock folder

Basically in the new update the circle folder icon gets cut off at the bottom of the screen when put in the dock. The alignment of the folder has somehow changed in a downward direction from the previous versions.

This happens on my international S3.
[Nova Launcher] staveandor:
Are we allowed to make suggestions?

If so, I'd really like to see two features found in Atom Launcher. Notably, the horizontal list app drawer, and the customizable home screen built in clock panel.

Thank you for the amazing app! I've been running Nova Prime since ICS leaked on the Thunderbolt, and now on my VZW SGS3. I love it!
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
The first one is a new option in the public beta! Update and you'll find it in the drawer settings. :)
[Nova Launcher] JohnnyEpic:
Purchased this app a while back and had it on the back burner as I had purchased Holo Launcher for my family and wanted to be on the same launcher for technical support. :)

Now that my wife and teens have mastered their setup I've moved to Nova. I've just read umteenmillion messages in this thread and wasn't able to locate or see if this featire isbherebor has been requested.

Is it possible to remove that icon in the far right of the App Drawer? I use my tabs a lot and seem to click it often when trying to swipe it to the left.

In Holo, they have the option to make it 'Return Home' (back button), Play Store, or remove it. I'd just want the latter.

Thanks in advanced. Sorry if this has been discussed.

Sent from the Mars Rover.
[Nova Launcher] :
Quick bug I saw, during screen rotation on the app drawer (on v2 beta3), the bottom scrolling "screen indicator" appears to not scale correctly when the screen is auto-rotated.

Thanks for all your work, this is a wonderful launcher.

Sent from my HTC One S
[Nova Launcher] kurtfhouse:
Just trying the new beta. I have a suggestion. I love the option to change icon size in the app drawer, how about the option to change the icon label font size? Or hide the labels? Anyway great stuff and money well spent.
[Nova Launcher] Marx2:
Do you know who is responsible for lost icons on tapatalk shortcuts? Nova or Tapatalk?
[Nova Launcher] sdeft:
Two bugs to report

In 2.0 beta 3 when you set the drawer to 7 rows

and vertical style in portrait mode the distance between app icons is smaller compared to 1.3.4

Also the infinite scroll function does not work.
[Nova Launcher] cocchiararo:
hi there

a friend got wind of the last betas and forced me to try nova again xD

(i bought prime, but ended up using stock or similar :P)

Is there any chance/plan of making the app drawer list view "less spaced" between apps, and adding the letter selector to the right, so that we can fast-jump to apps by knowing their name and clicking the corresponding starting letteR ?
[Nova Launcher] ew:
I think it is Tapatalk. I keep an old version of Tapatalk 2 (2.1.3) locked in titanium backup. I can restore that version, create a short cut with a working icon, then go back to the current version of Tapatalk - complete with a working shortcut icon.
[Nova Launcher] 19-2000:
Hello, the bug that I encountered on my gt-i9300 (S3) / gt-n7100 (note II), but as well on other devices that though are not my main ones i use, is that on desktop/dock custom icon for folders, if i change icon from default folder icon to custom icon & viceversa, if i try to change theme or icon scale dimension, it will not remember the folder image setup and will show back what was the last image setup before change.

also little (stupid request) since apex developers introduced support for next honeycomb lwp, kevin can you also introduce this future as well? it is quite a nice lwp and glowing honeycomb were you make the swipe gesture is awsome.

thank you
[Nova Launcher] el_smurfo:
Digging the new list view. Any chance of allowing smaller fonts and separators though?

One feature I've missed since ADW EX was the "random" animations for desktop page transitions. It's a little wacky, but certainly distinguishes the launcher and phone from stock.
[Nova Launcher] ibulp:
i don't like it because you can't create folders in the drawer
[Nova Launcher] Eddiemc:
Try again, I've got folders working fine in the drawer..

Settings/folder groups/drawer create as many as you want:)

Edit: yea offcourse, on this launcher not on adw... My bad
[Nova Launcher] el_smurfo:
I think he's referring to my comment about the list view. Thanks for the opinion, but I use my desktops for most used apps, including folders. The drawer is where I access things I rarely use. Each to his own is why Android and alternate launchers are so great. Bought this one some time ago and not disappointed.
[Nova Launcher] :
Is anyone else having problems restoring a nova backup? Tried restoring a backup after a factory reset and nothing happens, this is on 2.0 beta3 while on a 4.2.1 rom for gsm Galaxy Nexus. Tried looking through the logcat, but couldn't find anything related.
[Nova Launcher] OSully:
Yup. Doesn't work for me either.
[Nova Launcher] jnr21:
This bug persists on 2.0beta3 too, is there any workaround? I really like homescreen shadows but i also want to use app drawer transparency.
[Nova Launcher] 19-2000:
x. A

Same here on gt-i9300 / gt-n7100 / tf201 (with android 4.1.2 & 4.1.1 /gt-i9100 / gt-n7000 (with android 4.0.4).

All with stock rom rooted (exept tf201 not rooted)

Inviato dal mio GT-N7100 con Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] orihuri:
Same here.. Thank God i had an old backup that i did with an older version if nova that i can restore.. I changed more than 40 icons on my desks and there is no way i would do it again
[Nova Launcher] Gambler_3:
Sad to say that nova launcher prime is the first paid app I uninstalled today. The app drawer just won't get smooth for me and this is the only major launcher that lags on my phone so that's really disappointing. Oh well.
[Nova Launcher] badams1:
Had this happen also. I had like 5 backups and only the latest wouldnt work.

I then made another backup...cleared data...and it restored fine. Something with the beta caused a backup to get corrupt i guess...but didnt have any more issues after that.
[Nova Launcher] 19-2000:
what I noticed is that with stable nova version (1.3.4) my backup was about 650KB, now with 2.0 beta 2/3 nova backup occupies around 1.8MB. almost 3 times what was before.
[Nova Launcher] Neverendingxsin:
Can somebody post or PM me the latest beta apk? It won't download from the website :(
[Nova Launcher] Matthileo:
Is no one else getting mad crashes?

[sent from my nexus 10]
[Nova Launcher] -star-:
The beta download channel in the app doesn't work?
[Nova Launcher] akhan47:
Running perfectly smooth for me. Paranoid Android, Franco's kernel.
[Nova Launcher] JudgeDredd67:
Looks like all beta download links are dead, even the in app route.
[Nova Launcher] el_smurfo:
It seems his whole site is offline. I assume attaching it here won't be a problem since it was freely downloadable this morning. If anyone has an issue, let me know and I'll remove this post.
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
When is the final version comin out. I cant wait :p Apex has already released their new ver to the play store...
[Nova Launcher] chrolmesq:
I want it to do it no matter what the grid size is. Otherwise certain widgets get cut off. Even adjusting the margins doesn't come close to centering it.

Suggestions?

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[Nova Launcher] wilkster:
Playing with some of the 2.0 version features....this app is awesome
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
The latest beta runs well on my Razr M and Nexus 7, though I found one problem. Set the app drawer so it closes after launching an app. Launch an app, then tap back, or exit the app, and you are back on the home screen as expected. Now launch an app, change the orientation, then tap back or exit the app. You end up back in the app drawer instead of the home screen.
[Nova Launcher] staveandor:
Thanks! That list is vertical though. Atom Launcher has a horizontal list categorized by letter. But it lacks so many features I'd prefer Nova.
[Nova Launcher] maxhpm:
I'm usin 'Holo laucher'.. it looks like thi app too.
[Nova Launcher] wngmv:
i think its mostly cosmetic. did you try bring out the recent app list on your phone and swipe away LG launcher? on samsung phones its achieved by long pressing home button and Nexi have dedicated button. dunno about LG phones though.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
2.0beta4 Dec 18, 2012

Fixes for backup

Fix drawer group refreshing

Improve Nova Settings warnings

Fix disappearing shadows

Fix folder bg resetting

Fix FCs

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

Older Versions:

Previous Beta APK: 2.0beta3 Dec 16, 2012

Latest Stable APK: 1.3.4 Dec 9, 2012

The backup issue means that backups created by previous 2.0 betas are incomplete, they contain the layout and the drawer groups, but not the settings. Nova 2.0beta4 can actually restore the layout from these and will just warn about not being able to restore the settings. If possible you should save a new backup made with 2.0beta4 to replace any previous backup from the 2.0betas.

The size difference in the new backups isn't an issue, Nova is just caching app icons in the db now rather than regenerating them every time. This is much faster, especially in the case of complex icon themes or a custom icon size. It also reduces Nova's memory heap fragmentation which is a good thing.
[Nova Launcher] jacklebott:
Yay, v2b4 fixes the disappearing folder icon!
[Nova Launcher] jesus_c:
Could you update graphics to use with nexus 10? It looks ugly

Отправлено с моего GT-N7100 через Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] tot31:
My only wishlist is to have random animation effect on the desktop.
[Nova Launcher] Chlorophyll:
same here

++++1
[Nova Launcher] solarus2011:
Nice fixes and the work is much appreciated. But please can the screen flicker when using a Open Drawer activity in the Navbar with AOKP, Xylon, etc.. be fixed. Its annoying to the point I have to use Apex as my daily driver, even though it is not as smooth as Nova and doesn't have folders in the drawer.

Pretty please ;)
[Nova Launcher] Tatsch:
Issue

Hi,

issue with beta3 on Transformer Prime (Android 4.1.1) only in landscape mode:

Widget on the right is cut at the bottom (see screenshot).

- It does not happen in Nova Launcher 1.x

- It does not happen in portrait mode

(I didn't see beta4, so I don't know if it is already fixed. Sorry for that)
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
We have been asking for this and more animations for centuries now but no one listens :(
[Nova Launcher] 19-2000:
Hi, unfortunately the fix for folder bg resetting still doesn't work. Simply tried doing launcher reboot and restoring default settings and make a restore from backup, the folder bg's continues to reset. Backup restore now is working correctly.

Inviato dal mio GT-N7100 con Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] tot31:
Just wondering is that so hard to implement the random effect animation ?
[Nova Launcher] thephantom:
Anyone notice the wallpaper going down a bit when restarting nova? If I set a wallpaper on stock launcher and launch nova, they're ok. If I use nova to pick on the wallpaper, the whole image goes a tad lower
[Nova Launcher] SaschaHa:
2.0beta4 is working great on Note 2. But I'm missing an option to get widgets smaller (without issues) when using a desktop raster greater than 5x5. Here is a picture that shows, what I think (6x5).

As you can see, the buttons from PowerAmp widget are cut (hope that's the right word) :P
[Nova Launcher] Madala_ZA:
Edit Icon Size

Was there any feedback here? .. about having the ability to change icon size. This would be an awesome feature for added customisation. I'm sure it would be very well received by the community!
[Nova Launcher] jnr21:
Did you try to tick/untick "disable desktop autoscaling" in labs menu? If you don't have labs menu, then long press volume down button when you are in nove settings.
[Nova Launcher] SaschaHa:
Thank you! I've tried it but it don't works. Really want to get more things shown on desktop without cuts in sone widgets..
[Nova Launcher] cocchiararo:
you can set icon size, but in general, not "per icon"
[Nova Launcher] ReD_AvEnGeR:
the new version is great

i miss only 2 features in nova launcher:

- quick way to lock/unlock Desktop (swipe? Quickactionmenu like in apex launcher?)

- swipe expand desktop or something (to trigger the expand desktop action in the power menu on nexus 4 custom rom)
[Nova Launcher] Tatsch:
Issue in beta4, too
[Nova Launcher] steveria79:
@Kevin

very very beautiful launcher

the number one market:thumbup::thumbup:

you make better and better :thumbup:

great,great!

wanamlite v13-xxlsj-philz 3.75 -s2 jb reloaded theme!
[Nova Launcher] machinetuk:
Disable vibration in lock screen / desktop manager

Hv nova launcher 1.3.4

1. Is it possible to disable vibration when typing passwd in the lock screen.

Found the answer.. disable Security->vibrate on touch

2. is there a nova launcher desktop manager (similar to itunes) to move the apps/folders back and forth on a computer.
[Nova Launcher] zazza8:
Kevin, could you add more gestures,like two finger swipe to right and left? ;)
[Nova Launcher] Fr33L4nc3r:
Unfortunately, both Nova and Apex implemented it the same way.

I guess wording is confusing. Should be "app resizing", like widget resizing.
[Nova Launcher] SUer:
Any chance we could have more app open animations rather than just stock, ICS slide? Slide is really cool, but I'd love to see some more eye candy when clicking an app, now we have buttery smooth 4.2?
[Nova Launcher] -star-:
The home screen administration via desktop is an iTunes only, so its actually not possible and compatible with nova.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
This isn't an issue at all. It's simply the way Google has chosen to design the dock divider in 4.2, as you can see here on the official Nexus device page.

http://www.google.com/nexus/7/

Edit: Just realized that the widget placement is your issue, and not the divider (I'll leave it up because someone asked about this yesterday) ... Sorry. Have you tried removing icon labels? That may eliminate that text cropping, and reposition the icon at the same time.
[Nova Launcher] abhimanyu_seth:
How to manually arrange apps in drawer?

I've just installed Nova Launcher beta on my Note 2. In touchwiz, any new apps would always show up at the end in the app list so I could easily find new apps and move them around where I wanted within the app drawer.

In Nova Launcher, all apps are sorted. I can't figure out a way to arrange apps the way I want. Is that possible?
[Nova Launcher] JohnnyEpic:
Do you organize all your apps? I create tabs (categories) for all my apps. I then created an all apps tab and set it to 'my apps'. Then anything I download shows up there in its own tab. Just a suggestion.

Sent from the Mars Rover.
[Nova Launcher] EvolutionXIII:
Great launcher but the only thing keeping me from switching from apex is the fact that there is no way to add system apps groups in the drawer like on apex. I like to have system apps and downloaded apps seperated so its easier to navigate but this app makes it quite difficult to do so. You'll have one more loyal customer if that's added :D

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nova Launcher] HoochieCoo:
Can't you create a drawer group for the system apps? It's not like those ever change, so you'd only have to do it once.
[Nova Launcher] EvolutionXIII:
While that's true, I like to use titanium back up to convert some files to system apps / I flash a lot of ROMs and it's a real pain to deal with as they all have different sys apps. Guess I'm just being picky and difficult here or maybe I'm just too lazy (ok, all of the above) but wouldn't it be better when you flash a ROM to just restore nova settings and go? (like I do with apex) Instead of having to wonder if those are all the system apps? In the end it all comes down to personal preferences I guess .

(Not a big deal) it would be nice to have a option on joint tabs.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I really like this idea, but I'm just curious as to what purpose having a system apps tab would actually serve. If you could link it to TiBu, and freeze/defrost/convert apps right from the launcher, THAT would be big time, but since we can't, I'm just wondering what the point is of grouping them (besides personal preference of course)... I use a folder for all my root access apps... Does Apex offer some kind of benefit to automatically placing system apps in their own tab? If so, I'm all for song it included in Nova as a paid addition. If all it does is organize the apps, I'd be fine with it being free. :)

----------------------------------------------------

@Kevin,

Speaking of additions to Prime... I'd love to see folder background color options included, as well as dock background editing (I'll add User Voice topics tomorrow). I don't necessarily care what gets added though... This launcher is the best, hands down.
[Nova Launcher] jnr21:
Lock screen and file transfer have nothing to do with launcher, those are basic android things and nova is just launcher (app just like others).
[Nova Launcher] Xerovius:
Please fix the homescreen preview animation, it's never been fluid.
[Nova Launcher] sweeds:
Is Teslaunread compatible with AOSP Email client (cyanogenmod)?
[Nova Launcher] pecora:
tried 2.0 beta 4, sometimes fancy widget doesn't refresh the hour in the clock and i can't choose how many number of pages in desktop from settings/desktop but only with the pinch in gesture. And just a little bit slow compared to 1.3.4 in scrolling
[Nova Launcher] dictionary:
Can we get swipe "zones"? Either user definable as to where exactly, and how wide? Reason I ask, it would be great to have a swipe down gesture for one side of the screen, and a different one for the other. Left side swipe down open notifications. Right side swipe down open quick settings (just in my use case), with 70% from the left being dedicated to notifications swipe down. Users would have the option of defining the size. Just a thought.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I think this would be a good feature for tablets, but with phone screens being relatively narrow, I'm not sure if that feature would be super practical for them. I'm really all for this on all tablet devices though (7" and up)... Great idea!
[Nova Launcher] 19-2000:
This is a quite good idea. Indeed. I have to admit that I had myself many ideas/whishes for this laucher, but i didn't thought to this multi swipe area. For my use it would be the "ultimate feature", but, I'm afraid however, that it might not be simple, if not impossible.

Thumbs up!

Inviato dal mio GT-I9300 con Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] cervuz:
news about folder in app drawer?
[Nova Launcher] smoke451:
I noticed this too, 2.0 seems a bit laggier than 1.3.4. Hopefully this gets improved. However I noticed 1.3.4 has this bug when running with Android 4.2 where if you scroll the homescreen, the dock icons are completely unresponsive until after the scroll animation completely finishes (which can be half a second).
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Yes 2.0 feels laggier than the older builds.. Sadly.. Altough it's based on 4.2 sources... Hmm. :/. Hope they'll fix it. Nova WAS the smoothest/fastest.

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] sabret00the:
You're willing to flash ROMs and convert apps but you're unwilling to do the upkeep that goes along with it? Hardly unsurprising given that you're making feature requests in this thread rather than on the uservoice. Honestly, if Apex is the home of the princesses, I wish they'd stay over there rather than coming here. Here's an idea, If you want Apex features,use Apex Launcher. Or at least post your feature requests in the correct place.
[Nova Launcher] Tatsch:
Removing icon label is impossible, since this is a widget and not a shortcut.

And the issue does not happen in portrait mode, so I hope that Kevin can fix it.
[Nova Launcher] Lar5:
I was testing Nova 2.0 b4 on my Nexus 7 and stumbled upon a problem with the Drawer Groups.

I made a new tab called "Test" (to test the new "Keep apps in main tab").

It worked like expected but now i can't get rid of the "Test-tab".

When i long-press "Test" the trash bin appears, but when dragged onto it, the Test-group just jump up in first line.

Actually i can't delete any of my tabs...

Is it a new/know bug?

[EDIT] Further test on my Nexus S. (remenber a backup of Nova's settings :)

Before testing the "Keep apps in main tab" on this device i could delete tabs.

I then made a new tab named Test and enabled "Keep apps..."

After that none of the tabs could be removed.
[Nova Launcher] GerBBAR14_c:
Working great on S3 with CM10.1.
[Nova Launcher] adin59:
Thanks you for this launcher
[Nova Launcher] nybom:
note2 power up with home button -> Home screen chooser

When I power up the Note2 by the home button, most of the time it launches the home screen chooser. Any solutions for this?