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[Nova Launcher] psygbert:
you are theming. don't confuse that with development. you are the one missing the point. as a programmer by profession, i wouldn't support my users modifying my compiled binaries. they will be on their own.
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Couldn't have said it better.

Wayne Tech Nexus
[Nova Launcher] Dudebowski:
As a security conscious power user, I'd like to see more apps showing notices like this. Thanks for the great launcher guy.

On a lighter note, would be way cool to have a gui setting to make the overlay dock have an opaque color background, or maybe a radial-blur between #222 and #888 for some gloss.

sent from the mobile thing
[Nova Launcher] DeGozaru:
Nova launcher always used to be my savior from Touchwiz, and I always wished for the transparent notification bar without need for flashing a mod, but I just can't make the switch when Apex offer so many features Nova wants me to pay for. :(
[Nova Launcher] wilkster:
Seriously, you can spend the time to evaluate and then complain about which launcher has better free features but won't spend a few bucks for the full version?

Sent from my cm 10.1 Bionic
[Nova Launcher] dirtyhamster73:
$4....Seriously?
[Nova Launcher] peterbonge:
To have the same app folders in the app drawer and on the home screen is really great, but I have noticed the following problem:

- If I change a folder icon in the app drawer the same folder on the home screen gets changed too. That's fine.

- If I change a folder icon on the home screen the folder in the app drawer doesn't get changed.

And it's a little bit confusing that I can't change the order in a folder in the app drawer. It would be nice if this would work like on the home screen. And if I leave the folder the app drawer should disappear so that I can place the app on the home screen.
[Nova Launcher] gabreek:
amazing launcher !!!
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
Has anyone here tried the latest next launcher :p

I admit it is really awesome with alot of eye candy, but i still like nova for the super speed and simplicity.
[Nova Launcher] mmegalodon:
Nope

grouper
[Nova Launcher] Thomas_BA:
Well i made some more tests.

It seams Tesla Unread works in my case only the fists time an email is received after it was installed. After that ....nothing?

Same after re booting the phone, works for the first email, than nothing.

Bug?

Not happy with this as i bought Pro exactly for this feature. Hope it gets fixed in the future.

Thanks for the great launcher.
[Nova Launcher] bala_gamer:
transparent status bar works fine with latest beta on s4 :) People who dont see the transparent status bar just change the wallpaper once.
[Nova Launcher] MattyDip:
It works but it is ugly to see the transparent status bar on the homescreen and thevgrey one one the drawer. The swich between both isn't alwasy immediate.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
2.1beta4 May 9, 2013

Added setting for SGS4 status bar transparency (Look & Feel)

Fix duplications in drawer folders

Tune folder grid size

Fix FCs

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

Older Versions:

Previous Beta APK: 2.1beta3 May 8, 2013

Latest Stable APK: 2.0.2 Apr 5, 2013

Two changes not listed here:

1) I added the ability to minimize the modified APK warning. Users see it one time, and can minimize it to the action bar. I didn't see any suggestions from the people who were upset about this, so if you still hate it too bad. But I think it's an improvement. Do not abuse this by trying to minimize it without users knowing about it. Users need to know if they are using a modified version. Further non-constructive complaints about this setup will be ignored. Constructive feedback is welcome as always, either here or by email.

2) Due to recent Google Play policy changes, the beta update setup has to slightly change. Future versions of Nova Launcher installed from the Play Store will not be able to directly update themselves. However manually installing a beta or stable APK from http://novalauncher.com/beta is all that's needed to get the ability back. In practice this will mean a small inconvenience when installing a "beta1" but beta updates after that will be done in-app.
[Nova Launcher] rush25:
Am using nova pro 2.0 but have bug..page indicators do not show up in app drawer but are in widgets ..I use isolated tabs
[Nova Launcher] MattyDip:
Thanks for the grey status bar (but it remains transparent on lockscreen) and transparent setting is working only on homescreen and not in drawer as in previous betas.
[Nova Launcher] DEADfishbot:
Issue

Hi,

I have rooted GS4 I9505 with Nova launcher 2.0 beta4.

I have the messaging icon in the dock but when I get new messages the little orange dot does not appear on this icon to advise of new message.

Same issue for the Green phone icon in the dock and orange dot for missed calls not showing up.

Any input would be great.

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] Artick96:
You could put on offer NOVA?

is a long time that I would like to download it ...
[Nova Launcher] Maliacrete:
I am sorry if I am repeating a questions which has most probably been answered before, but I couldnt go through almost all 1000 replies.

I have Nova prime for about 6 months now and I want to transfer its settings from my Galaxy Nexus to HTC One. I am sure something with the back up needs to be done but can someone tell me exactly how?

cheers.
[Nova Launcher] deadwilder:
do a backup from nova settings and then move /sdcard/data/com.teslacoilsw.launcher/backup folder to htc phone

remember to update to latest version before restoring backup if you were using beta
[Nova Launcher] yeye.phone:
Hello

Is it possible to have password acces for beta update ?

Best regards.

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
In the latest beta, a restart of the launcher still changes the group icons in the app drawer back to default. Apart from that I haven't noticed any issues with beta 4.
[Nova Launcher] Groot:
No other issues for me in the latest beta, been using it all for a long time and I didn't regretted buying the Prime version, very smooth indeed

-via Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] timothyung:
The boundary of folders become different since 2.1... noticeable when the folders are placed at the top or bottom.

Before it will shift up/down to avoid the dock and search bar. Now it doesn't.

Which is very annoying due to my muscle memory and how it is different from the default launcher
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
Kevin, would it be possible to add the b/w effect to the homescreen when opening folders? I think that's one of the nicest subtle effects if I've seen :)

Either that or an out of focus blur effect would be nice :)

Cheers mate.

Swyped from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 beta
[Nova Launcher] bendy86:
Any tips on getting the beta 4 installed. I download the apk and when I go to install all I get is the did not install message. Any ideas?
[Nova Launcher] Gunthermic:
Haae you tried to clear cache then try to install? (if your rooted)
[Nova Launcher] Sp1tfire:
Beta 4 still not working as expected on my GT-I9505. Status bar only stays transparent for a short while, when accessing any app it changes to grey and doesn't revert to transparent after that.
[Nova Launcher] Maliacrete:
Thank you deadwilder. Do I have to move the data to a specific folder at the HTC one? or just on the sdcard root?
[Nova Launcher] Thebear j koss:
wow. you are insane. these guys(strongsteve and gunthermic) don't just theme apps and add color to images, you obviously have not seen or used any of their stuff. but just to let you know that they have to tear thru ROM after ROM, app after app. not just to color the icons, they have to know how each one functions and go thru 1000's of lines of code to get what they want. they are devs so you have no idea what they do. i agree 100% with their stance. yes it's Kevin's app, but it is also android. i only started using Nova because gunthermic was themeing it. it's an amazing launcher, probably the best i've used. but i never would have even tried it if it wasn't for the theme i was using and the recommendation of the devs of that theme. i can understand the frustration dealing with people having issues with a modded version of your work, but don't blame the themers. it's quite understood throughout android community that you take full responsiblity and you will not be supported if you mod someone's stuff. there is no reason to kill what these guys do. a warning in the app would be fine by me. i understand the risk i take when i use a modded app, every time i flash a new ROM, mod, theme, or app there is a risk i take. i just think kevin should at least try to make this work so all sides could be happy. BTW, i'm using a Dark Horse Rises themed Nova by Gunthermic with 0 issues, in fact it's even better than the unthemed version. but if this issue is unresolved and these devs are forced to dump Nova for another launcher, myself and a lot of other users will be jumping ship with them...
[Nova Launcher] unandroidemas:
Everything works fine in beta3 specially transparency only one issue I can't change icons.
[Nova Launcher] Sp1tfire:
Method of changing icons has been changed. Press on the icon to edit, then press again on the pic. You will see several tabs in the upper partvof the phone. Just slide to the installed themes tab.
[Nova Launcher] Gunthermic:
Okay you are correct. I bring no value whatsoever. that's why dev's contact me to change apk's and what they do. I cant do what Kevin does. oh wait I wrote and sold software to companies that help increase their sales of products into the millions.

I commend and respect Kevin for what he does. Nova is one of the best.. but since it's obivious i cant even voice my opinion about direction the software is taken without a bunch of users jumping all over us.. sheez..
[Nova Launcher] brunodmjr:
LOL, think you don't know Gunthermic's work...
[Nova Launcher] :
I think that every developer (with so many launchers out there, some of them very good and completely free) should try to make themers work easier. Most of us bought a launcher due to this themes and their work. .

Kevin has absolutely right to what he writes, but I dont think he will be happy if he see less people use his launcher.. My point is that he is trying to solve a problem, by creating more problems for him..

Just my opinion. .
[Nova Launcher] kersh:
With the latest beta I have folders with 5 columns, others with 4 and others with 3. That's a nonsense, could be added a config to choose us how many columns we want?
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
So far nothing constructive has come out of the ranting and boasting of self accomplishment, even though Kevin has modified the warning. What is he supposed to do? Hand over the source?

How is Kevin supposed to protect his intellectual property, save himself from the bug reports that aren't for him and please the themers? I'm sure he's all ears for quality suggestions, as he stated in his last update. =)
[Nova Launcher] k3v0:
I like this feature a lot.
[Nova Launcher] Thomas_BA:
I have the problem that after installing the beta install GUI freezes after the update is finished. Have to reboot the phone. After that everything works fine. Normal behavior?
[Nova Launcher] SCWells72:
Aha! If you uncheck Nova Settings>Desktop>Show Shadow, you do get a transparent notification bar while in the launcher, but while in apps it's back to opaque. I've actually left that checked now for consistency, but evidently that's the trick.
[Nova Launcher] CallumMarks77:
would love the option to increase the size of the notification badge?
[Nova Launcher] Archer:
Can we keep the measuring exercises out of the thread please? If you've got a disagreement then please take it private. This is a public forum.

Thanks :)
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
for guys complaining abouth theming

just install a cm10 Rom and you'll be able to theme all what you want

lol Hope it is the end of this discussion

back to the Nova thread : really very good last updates , a little strange behaviour : when long press on right top in the drawer I have to use my other hand in order to change LOL
[Nova Launcher] Sp1tfire:
If I uncheck the option notification bar stays grey, if it's checked stays transparent until I open any app. After that it goes grey again and doesn't change back to transparent, no matter if I'm on homescreen or not.
[Nova Launcher] bmg1001:
I can't seem to find out how to change the folder grid size... Help?
[Nova Launcher] k3v0:
I think it autoscales
[Nova Launcher] caliban2:
That's because you can't change it manually, it depends on how many items are inside the folder.
[Nova Launcher] Artick96:
Hi,

you can have the TouchWiz widgets (Weather, etc. ..) on Nova Launcher?

I read in a post that a user had them even on Nova :)

Thanks...
[Nova Launcher] Blu3h4ck3r:
yes i can remove it send me apk
[Nova Launcher] Thomas_BA:
[/COLOR]

You are the new developer of Nova Launcher??? :confused: (joking)

Do not suggest altering apk if you are not the developer!!!

My 2 cents to that.
[Nova Launcher] JayR_Themer:
Im very happy with the progress of nova. Still a top shelf launcher in my opinion. Yeah the theming aspect is a bit disappointing however nothing for me personally to get upset about. Kevin can do as he pleases. I support him and his app all the way. Thanks kevin, your efforts are surely appreciated here :)
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Can you make a backup of your settings and email the backup file to me ( kevin@teslacoilsw.com ) and tell me the /exact/ steps to reproduce? (like which icon in which group you change). Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] bendy86:
It's installed now. I flashed a new role today and instead of using my backup to install nova, I just downloaded the beta and used it as a fresh install. Thanks for the suggestion though.
[Nova Launcher] peterbonge:
Still present in beta 4:

And a suggestion: It would be nice if the "Folder Preview" would have an option "None". With that it would be easily possible to make file explorer like folders (without any previews).
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
This is by design (though may change in the future). It's important to some users to be able to change desktop icons independently of the drawer, like if the theme their home screen to be all black and white text based icon labels, they would have to do that for every item in the drawer for it to look consistent, and that might not be practical. But standard icons in the drawer and black and white on the desktop works.

I toyed with the idea of some kind of "Link to drawer" setting, so if a shortcut was set to link-to-drawer edits to the icon and title would also change the drawer. But I ultimately think that would be more confusing. For Nova 2.1 I'm going with edits to the desktop only change that one desktop shortcut. Edits to the drawer change the drawer entry and any shortcuts, that don't have their own modifications already. The edit dialog for desktop items has a blue header, edit dialog for drawer is green. You can get to the drawer editor from the desktop editor via Menu > Edit Drawer Entry.

Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep it in mind.
[Nova Launcher] GetPatriotized:
The icon editing is amazing now, so much quicker and can finally edit icon labels in app drawer, my most wanted feature.
[Nova Launcher] mankvl:
Best launcher for my s4 atm :) but i have one problem i still don't get the transparent status bar in the lock screen with custom wallpaper only those 2 live wallpapers and samsung wallz work :/// any way to fix it ? ;/
[Nova Launcher] AgentElephant:
ahhh... no. just looking for a setting. thanks.
[Nova Launcher] Fatal_Enigma:
Noticed a weird bug, seems sometimes when I scroll down on my app drawer it will randomly shoot up to the very top, it's so random I can't seem to accurately re create it, I'll keep trying, this is with beta 4.
[Nova Launcher] xThe Enforcer:
Amazing.
[Nova Launcher] Groot:
Just a suggestion, how about adding a "Lock Desktop" icon as a Launcher command or widget? It would be nice

Swyped via Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] dydbg:
Bug?

I have a bug/glitch withe latest beta. Labels of the apps in the drawer are messed up.

It is only in the main tab.
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
2.1 beta 4 bug: on my tablet, where nova is locked in landscape mode, I went to nova settings and when it rotated to portrait, I could only access the main app info.
[Nova Launcher] Onraad:
I was talking about the icon for the group itself, if that makes a difference. Icons within the group can be changed without problems.

To reproduce, open app drawer - long press group icon - swipe to edit on top right of screen - change icon. After that, nova settings - restart launcher. Of course I'll check if the icon has indeed changed before restarting the browser.
[Nova Launcher] ToMeRv32:
Great launcher. Downloaded the latest beta.
[Nova Launcher] andrewilley:
If only we could do so for labels for Dock icons too, to make everything consistent and complete.

Any chance Kevin, it shouldn't be too major a programming task I'd have thought?

Andre
[Nova Launcher] bendy86:
I've been using for a while now and I've had no problems at all with the beta. Seems great, really smooth.

---------- Post added at 11:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 AM ----------

Sorry, forgot to mention that when I started the launcher and went to use the backup I had made from the previous nova launcher I had installed. It went through the motions of restoring backup but it didn't change anything at all. It only seems to happen when using a backup from the older nova launcher though, I tried a restore from a backup I made on beta4 and it worked fine.
[Nova Launcher] k3v0:
Nova would be my favorite(st) launcher if only I could add widgets to folders!!! ;) [I kid I kid]

Oh wait Nova already is my favorite launcher
[Nova Launcher] rush25:
Am using nova pro 2.0 but have bug..page indicators do not show up in app drawer but are in widgets ..I use isolated tabs

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Nova Launcher] jellywobbles:
Is it possible to alter the backup path to ext sd card?

I agree 100% - this is without doubt the one biggest failing with this launcher.
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
all the awesome features this launcher is offering, and this is the biggest failing, really? you can always copy/move the backups to another location yourself with very little effort. these drama queens are really discouraging development. could have asked nicely with this option or go vote in the user voice site instead of crying.

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] jellywobbles:
There is absolutely no need to be rude mate! This option has been requested previously.
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
request/vote != calling it a failure

it's a feature, an option, not like it cripples Nova in anyway. your destructive comments do not help the dev at all. and I'm done with this nonsense, moving on.

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] jellywobbles:
Did I say it cripples?

I was making a useful comment and- it would appear that I am not alone in requesting this feature; but then maybe you new that already, eh?

Its people like you that make XDA so welcoming.:rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
+1 would love to see this too
[Nova Launcher] jellywobbles:
+1 ;)
[Nova Launcher] recDNA:
I'm glad this came up. Just copied the data folder to ext 2. It is a good idea to allow setting the location of the backup file.
[Nova Launcher] jellywobbles:
Cheers ;) It has been requested a few times, so maybe we will get lucky? :good:
[Nova Launcher] BgiSock:
I would also like to have an option to restore the original behaviour. I was under the impression this was a bug but after reading this thread it looks like it's a feature.

I can see how this might look nice for smaller folders to some, but for a larger folder like this it doesn't seem logical to limit the number of columns. Especially because all icons would fit with an extra column, but now I need to scroll.
[Nova Launcher] scary_master:
I m using latest beta on galaxy s4. I have set statusbar fully transparent. But i dont like it, that if i set some transparency to app drawer, the statusbar is always fully transparent. It looks ugly. the statusbar should be fully transparent at desktop and have the same transparency as i set in app drawer.
[Nova Launcher] GetPatriotized:
Yes that would be a great addition. Hoping for it

Written on Note 2 running LiquidSmooth
[Nova Launcher] Old MuckenMire:
God I know this is a stupid question but where is the setting for the transparent notification bar? All I can find is the "hide notification bar" in the look and feel settings. I'm on latest beta.

Thanks

Edit: sorry I guess that setting is for SG4 only I have Note 2, hence why I can't find the setting.
[Nova Launcher] spevil07:
when i install the latest beta does nova update this automatic to the newest version next time???
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
2.1 May 11, 2013

New icon and wallpaper picker. Swipe between pages of themes

Ability to change icons & titles of apps in drawer, independent of applied icon themes. Drag app from the drawer to the Edit icon

(Prime) Improved grouping of apps. Drag app from drawer to Edit icon

(Prime) Ability to drag a drawer folder to the desktop. Stays linked with drawer folder.

Settings > New Apps for adding newly installed app shortcuts to the desktop. More advanced than the Play Store setting.

Optimizations and fixes

Changes since 2.1beta4

Fix custom drawer group icons not sticking

Fixes for SGS4

Fixes

Translations

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

Older Versions:

Latest Stable APK: 2.1 May 11, 2013

If you are interested in beta testing in the future, that the easiest way to be ready is to install this 2.1 update directly from within Nova Launcher's beta update method or the APK links above. If you install from the Play Store you will have a few extra steps when installing the next beta due to Google's new policy about app updates.
[Nova Launcher] userbg:
This is great app!
[Nova Launcher] NexusNut:
First off, I would like to say what a wonderful launcher app you have created Kevin. It is the first app that I install on my new Android devices and I recommend it to all my fellow Android users. Thanks for all the hard work!

Here are my stats followed by my issue:

Phone: Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)

Android: 4.2.1

Apps: Nova Launcher 2.0.2

Nova Launcher Prime 1.1

Notification Toggle 2.7.2

I'm sure the developer of the Notification Toggle app, J4velin, will tell me to contact you, as he has told others with similar issues on different home screen launchers. So I will start here:

When I perform the following action...

Long press home screen > Nova Actions > App Drawer

...the App Drawer icon shows up, as it should.

But, when I perform the following action...

Notification Toggle > Custom Apps > add app > Shortcuts > Nova Launcher > App Drawer

...the Nova Launcher icon shows up instead of the App Drawer icon.

Is it possible for this issue to be resolved on your end?

Thanks again for this amazing app!

P.S. - I'm an XDA noob, and did search for similar issues. I'm sorry if I didn't post this in the correct thread.

-Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
[Nova Launcher] noname55804:
I Cant Set the original galaxy s4 weather widget because when i Do IT looks like this:

Any suggestions?
[Nova Launcher] brunoisa10:
is it possible to resize folders like widgets ?

I want 1x1 to be resizable like widgets because it is too small on 10x10 and icon 80%

uservoice : http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...gestions/2855716-folders-treated-like-widgets

edit :

possible to have independant way of creating on Landscape ? i.e: resizing/positioning the widgets differently in Landscape

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...ktop-independent-layouts-depending-on-rotatio
[Nova Launcher] :
Some pages before, i was asking for the same thing.. and say that with so many tablets out there, this option is a must.. I think sooner or later it would be done this or something similar.. I was asking for a way to change folder icon with desktop visualizer which does exactly this, exept that it doesnt suport nova launcher folders..