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[Nova Launcher] Andeh23:
Nova Action for Clock's "Timer"

Is it possible to create a Nova Action to an app's function that's not listed by default?

For example, I want to create a shortcut directly to the timer (and another for stopwatch) function of the stock Clock app.

1) long press

2) Shortcuts

3) Activities

4) tap Clock to expand it

here's where I stall out. I can shortcut to com.android.alamclock.AlarmClock, com.android.deskclock.DeskClock, com.android.deskclock.DockClock, but not to, say, com.android.deskclock.timer

Is it possible to add entries to the list for a given app if you know the exact address/location?
[Nova Launcher] Twmade:
Loving this update - the only launcher I will use
[Nova Launcher] fivefour:
Short answer is no, you can't link to an activity that is essentially a subroutine of another activity.
[Nova Launcher] killerz298:
Does anyone have the old version apk backed up? I want to install that version to check something out. With this version, when I have transparent status bar active, when I click an app the status bar goes black BEFORE changing to the app for a half second. This doesn't happen when I have no status bar at all (home background still visible until app loads then black status bar) and I am pretty sure it didn't happen with the last version. With someone as anal retentive as me I can't stand it anymore!
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
Did you look in the 2nd post where all versions are linked?
[Nova Launcher] RedSkyRoad:
Is there anyone else having serious lag issues with Nova and CyanogenMOD on tablets?

Everything on the ROM runs perfectly but the launcher is a total lag-fest... I so badly wanna use Nova on CM but on the tablet it just wont run smooth...
[Nova Launcher] Craxx:
Same issue with rearranging the apps in folders. That bug should be fixed :(

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[Nova Launcher] andrei1015:
Ia there any real need for the "Check for updates" memu item?
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
Found a bug - if you're using a 7*7 desktop grid, there is a slight gap to widgets stretched across all columns. Width margin set to 'none' and there's still 2-3 pixels margin there. Using PA with changed DPI, but it's the same with the stock one.
[Nova Launcher] Rickav:
Would really love a no app labels feature for the app drawer... I'm on a Note 2 so I like to use as much of the screen estate as possible but the app labels really make a messy appearance when there are too many apps on screen.

Otherwise very impressive launcher and one I've been using since I've tried every other launcher. What makes it for me is the speed and smoothness and little impact on RAM as opposed to, say, Go launcher while the customisations available are more than enough to personalise one's phone to a very high degree (love the big grid size option).

One thing I've noticed is that Nova has crashed on me with a black screen a few times recently but this has only occurred when I enter/exit from Nova settings rapidly in quick succession (to observe each of the transition animations between screens and change it back again). However, since this has only happened when I've been a knob, I'd file this as an anomaly and most likely a fault on my side.

Once again, much gratitude for a fine launcher and a proper job well done to all devs and to the guys who fix the devs up with some strong coffee when the need beckons.

Never forget the coffee guys. Never forget.
[Nova Launcher] TheSidiO:
I have a great suggestion with an amazing feature for Nova launcher that shouldn't be that hard to make it happen.

Can i get any email to contact the developers about it, since it would be pretty hard to explain it in a forum.
[Nova Launcher] JohnSpawnVFX:
On the bottom of Nova Launcher's page on the Play Store, there's a button for sending an email directly to the programmer.
[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
Here's where to go for feature requests (as mentioned in the first post ;) )

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/forums/145180-nova-feature-requests

BTW, if it is so complex that you can't explain it on a forum, what makes you think you could explain it in an e-mail? Also, if it is so complicated, what makes you think it would be easy to implement?
[Nova Launcher] PapaWangsta:
"Unread Counts" somehow doesn't show anymore, event though the option is turned on. I've tried clear cache/data/uninstall and reinstall no go. Any suggestions?
[Nova Launcher] mofancier:
looks nice, trying now
[Nova Launcher] yomiguy:
Hi! Wonderful update! No doubt! :) I only have one question! Sometimes when I browse longtime using opera or watching falcon pro, or playing some games, if I exit them and go back to my desktop I have a small redraw for one or two seconds. I tried the aggressive desktop feature and it never happens again! However I have a doubt, if I set this aggressive desktop feature will I experience higher battery consumption? I have this doubt because I saw that nova remains in executing apps instead of cache apps where it uses to be.

If there is battery drain I won't use it because I can survive with redraws, but not with short battery life. However, if there are no bad effects with using this feature I like not having redraws :)

What do you think?

Thanks for the best launcher ever!

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nova Launcher] mchu6am4:
Would love to see additional folder options something similar to shown below in the forthcoming updates:

What do you guys think?
[Nova Launcher] killerz298:
Yes but didn't notice that they were actual links DOH! I just downgraded to 2.1.1 and like I suspected the issue with the transparent status bar isn't there. When I press apps from the home screen the status bar no longer turns black before the app appears so something definitely changed between 2.1.1 and 2.2. I guess I will use 2.1.1 until the next version and hopefully that goes back to working for me.
[Nova Launcher] sinisin:
The folder circles no longer match theme color. But folders have stopped disappearing from my dock. Give n take. Long live Nova!
[Nova Launcher] perosredo:
Folder app limit (4.3)

Is there a limit on the amount of apps in a folder? I can't get a folder I just created to display more than 3.

UPDATE: fixed after a reboot(?)
[Nova Launcher] brGabriel:
Forgive me if the answer is obvious. I've been using the latest version of Nova Prime for a couple of hours now and I have one question.

Is it possible to increase the number of rows and columns on the homescreen without scaling down the size of the icons?

On Apex, it keeps the homescreen icons full size, thus shifting them closer together as you increase the number of rows and columns. I'd like to dothe same with Nova if possible. Thanks!

P.S. I have noticed the setting to increase the size of the icons, however, this only seems to effect the icons in the app drawer.
[Nova Launcher] radzik2908:
Tesla unread for Aqua mail please.

Nova prime is great!

Regards.

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[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
There's no limit that I know of (or it's really big), but you will only see the icons for three of them in the folder preview icon for stack and fan previews or four icons for grid preview.
[Nova Launcher] Rickav:
So as I mentioned earlier about the Big Grid size feature that Nova (labs) has...:

It's pretty awesome...

Combined with widget overlap etc. Mind you, all that is spread over 3 pages...

EDIT: Ideas that I'd like to put forward...

- No app labels in app drawer.

- No icon resizing on homescreen despite grid size (another guy mentioned this previously as well).
[Nova Launcher] tazb:
Does anyone know which activity I would choose so swiping up on Chrome would launch incognito mode.
[Nova Launcher] #sharath:
How about an option to change the animation when we open the app drawer?

Some more animations will be great.
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
I wish for that app drawer animations since the early days of nova... :(

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[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
I've been hoping for a lean, mostly minimalistic launcher since the early days of Nova.
[Nova Launcher] unhold 31:
Hello.

Since a few days i have a problem. I bought Nova Launcher with Paypal and it works perfect. Since a few days i can´t verfying my license.

I tried different ROMS with clean install, tried it as an systemapp, tried it as an userapp.

When i installed it from Playstore and entered Licensekey it shows "Verifizierung nicht möglich".

When i restore it with TB it shows that i have the prime version, then i install a widget and nova fall back to free.

Someone with good ideas?

Greetz from Austria
[Nova Launcher] shadie21:
Is it possible to add a feature to customize the widget drawer square's, with our own images like this

I think that would be a great addition to this launcher and the amazing theming options

Please take this into consideration

Thanks

K Rize
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
Wouldn't that be the stock laumcher?
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
Nup.
[Nova Launcher] bankgg:
Anyone facing a problem that positions of some icons in folders are not saved. So if the launcher is restarted, those icons are at different positions from the positions I saved.

It's been happened in recent versions.
[Nova Launcher] Craxx:
Yes many users have this problem, but the dev didn't say anything about this annoying bug :(

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[Nova Launcher] jdhas:
I had this happen. I going that by creating a new folder with the same icons fixed it for me. The old folder wouldn't save my manual sorting, but the new folder worked just fine.

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+1
[Nova Launcher] JnNn98:
I was wondering... If... It was possible to turn one of the home screens into the app drawer.For example The app drawer is homescreen #4, going onto that screen you are greeted with the app drawer with vertical scrolling mode. Swiping left or right brings you back to a normal home screen. Anyways thank you for making a great, liquid smooth launcher.
[Nova Launcher] mattdm:
That's not possible with Nova, and I doubt it ever will be. You might want to try out ssLauncher; I know it can do that.
[Nova Launcher] JnNn98:
Alright thanks for the suggestion, but to be honest I've tried ssLauncher before and I just find it kind of "gimmicky" compared to nova. If you have the time do you mind explaining why it is impossible. (I might as well learn something about nova and its limitations)
[Nova Launcher] cyberon:
Pointed that bug a long time ago, still no solution.

Found another one, when swiping the drawer nothing happens and then suddenly it jumps to your finger current position.
[Nova Launcher] mattdm:
Nova just isn't built that way right now. I'm not saying it would be impossible for Kevin to add in; I'm just saying he won't. The reason is that the intent of Nova is to provide a basically stock experience, with a few extra features and flourishes. This means, Homescreens + Dock + App Drawer.

As for ssLauncher, I agree for the most part. However, it is one of the most, if not the most, customizable launcher I have ever seen. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to make it behave mostly like your Nova setup, but with one of the homescreens as the app drawer.
[Nova Launcher] Ci-Fi:
Have you tried setting the swipe up gesture to open the app drawer? That's how I have it, along with swipe down to expand notifications, and it's great.
[Nova Launcher] chikimonke:
Exactly how I have mine set up as well. Can't use my phone without it.
[Nova Launcher] JnNn98:
Alright, cool I completely agree with you in that sense, better to have a slick, perfectly optimized app than one with features that only so many people will use and appreciate.

Yes I do know about the gestures (I've used them in Apex Launcher in fact that's exactly how I had set it up with Apex [Down Swipe=Notifications] [Up Swipe=App Drawer] before switching to Nova lol.) but being a fifteen year old still in school, I don't exactly have a credit card (Job for that matter) for paid apps nor do I plan to use my parents money for things my parents wouldn't even understand lol.

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Wow, I didn't realize that was such a common set-up.
[Nova Launcher] Rickav:
While we're talking about gestures, I have 2 fingers swipe down to toggle status bar (minimise and restore the notification bar at the top quickly as and when needed) and 2 fingers swipe up for recent apps so I can clear some space for ram... Anyone else?
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
That's what I use, as well. I also have two fingers swipe up for app management and two finger swipe down for elixir. Keeps in theme and adds extra function without cluttering my home screen with icons. :)

Sent from my rooted Speak and Spell running OS X Mountain Lion.

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Personally, I chose the single tap home button for recent apps. My system default is a long press on the home button, so it is just easier (but the same mechanics) when I'm at home.

Sent from my rooted Speak and Spell running OS X Mountain Lion.
[Nova Launcher] Theworld2020:
Nice.

I like the launcher very much, But Next Launcher is the best one (My view)....
[Nova Launcher] _Sofos_:
Thank you for coming here and letting us know.

This will help Nova get improved.

...

Sent from my S2 using TT2.
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Of course lol. And the earth is banana shaped...

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[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
Swipe Down: notifications

Swipe Up: app drawer

Swipe Down 2fing: quick settings

Swipe Up 2fing: Reddit News

Double Tap: play store

Clockwise Rotate: alarms

Counterclockwise Rotate: clock settings

Pinch In: screen off

Pinch Out: Nova settings
[Nova Launcher] chikimonke:
Is anyone else having massive stability issues on 4.3? I'm running Fitsnuggly's nightly CM 10.2 kangs on my VZW GNex and have gone so far as fully wiping my phone (internal storage and all) and restored nothing afterwards and I still get constant hangs. Either unlocking the phone (which brings up the home screen) or launching an app my phone will frequently just hang and eventually soft reboot (CM logo). I'm currently running Apex and things seem to be a lot smoother and haven't had a hang yet. Not sure if there's a log that I can pull with this sort of issue, since the phone is completely locked up, but if there is, let me know and I'll see what I can do. I've been fighting with this for days trying to narrow it down, and Nova seems to be the root of the problem. Thanks
[Nova Launcher] Starymari:
Are you on the newest Beta?
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Beta? There is a 2.2 release on the play store..

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[Nova Launcher] Michael B.N.:
How do you turn the screen off by pinching?
[Nova Launcher] Starymari:
Sorry, I forgot that the Play Store updated to latest, there's almost always a beta newer than Play Store so I got mixed up. Thanks for clearing that up...lol

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Hey, I don't think this is a Nova issue because I've used Nova with two different 4.3 roms with no problems, not to mention that I think Kevin said he updated Nova to help with some issues presented in 4.3. You could try and get logs to see what errors are coming up when your phone freezes (it could be another app conflicting with Nova?) and for him to see if this is something he can fix (because it may not be his app at all).

Good luck, I really hope it works out for you!
[Nova Launcher] _Sofos_:
Download an app that has a widget to turn the screen off from the market and create a shortcut to it is my guess, otherwise it's not possible through Nova.

Sent from my S2 using TT2.
[Nova Launcher] Starymari:
Sorry quoted myself by accident lol
[Nova Launcher] Quinny899:
Get "Turn off the screen" from Google Play, make pinch in shortcut to it and you should have it work
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
I use an app called Lock Screen from the play store and just call the app with the gesture.
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
Braneless already answered your question, but just my two cents: same thing is achievable with Secure Settings' action 'Lock Device'; that app is useful for tons of other things.
[Nova Launcher] Balancer25:
hello

Just bought the prime version and so far i am very satisfied. After some googling i didnt manage to find how and if the red indicator from unread sms is shown both in the adroid sms up and if this up is inside a folder

Also it seems a folder that i have social ups doesnt display a notification if there is an event in any of the included apps .

in the stock version the notifications are active

Also is there a comprehensive manual about every feature and capability of this app?

thanks in advance for any help
[Nova Launcher] davidebeatrici:
Hi, I included Nova Launcher in my ROM, but it's only in one language.

There is a way to make Nova Launcher multi-language? :fingers-crossed:
[Nova Launcher] cyberon:
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/c/47689/

I belive this fixes the issue pointed by me a few pages back.
[Nova Launcher] Aria807:
I have a weird folder icon bug as you can see with those folders in the image. It occurs after running/exiting a full screen app like a game. Been having it on multiple betas/stable versions lately. Folders look normal at first, but once clicked on and closed out of, it enlarges to that size.
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
Isn't this about Trebuchet (and not Nova)?
[Nova Launcher] cyberon:
Yes, but it adresses the same bug i believe.
[Nova Launcher] RedSkyRoad:
Hi,

Could we please get the ability to re-size icon and widgets on the pixel lvl and not be confined to the grid? The other launchers that do it is just too expensive and terribly wonky...
[Nova Launcher] Craxx:
WHEN IS THE BUG FIXED FOR REARANGING THE ICONS???

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[Nova Launcher] neerajvd:
2.2.1beta1 available now.

Fixes for icon sorting in folders,

Dock background transparency,

Other miscellaneous fixes.

Wondering why Kevin isn't updating the title.. :confused:

Edit: Thanks for the update, Kevin :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] shadie21:
I guess not at this point
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
2.2.1beta1 Aug 15, 2013

Fix item order in folder not sticking

Add transparency control to dock background

Accessibility fixes

Fixes for some Samsung devices

Fix some dock widgets not showing in landscape

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

Older Versions:

Latest Stable APK: 2.2 Aug 5, 2013
[Nova Launcher] 089man:
Thx for update, works great with android 4.3 and pacman Rom in s2

I9100 Tapatalk 2, Rom1 Pacman Android 4.3 / Rom2 Test only, Stockkernel
[Nova Launcher] Starymari:
Thanks for the update, [MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION]! Really appreciate your continued development and support of the best launcher on Android! :cool: Thank you again for your hard work! Hope everything in your not-TeslaCoil life is going great as well! :D :beer:
[Nova Launcher] sinisin:
Still have unthemed dock folder circles. :(
[Nova Launcher] stick1300:
I don't know how long ago this was added, but it couldn't have been too long ago, but THANK YOU for making the home button return the dock to your main one. I've wished that happened forever.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
Beta9 Jan 8 2012

User pref for margins (Desktop > Width Margin)

Fix drawer icons not responding

Fix FCs
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
:D quick update was quick
[Nova Launcher] im.nick.hello:
sweet man, i just rooted my friends kindle fire and set him up with ics and nova

had a little FCs at first but after the updates its butter! thanks
[Nova Launcher] MultiCulti:
big thanks :D

love the desktop with margin disabled :thumbup:

beamed in through my brain ...
[Nova Launcher] sansnil:
Beta 8 is a great update for me - works perfectly on my Galaxy Nexus (GSM). Thanks, Kevin!
[Nova Launcher] Skunk Ape1:
Already using no scroll effect.

Never mind 9 is out with the fix.
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
update to Beta9 then ;)
[Nova Launcher] WillyWonka23:
Found a bug. If you try to re-position an app in a created folder, the launcher will fc. I hope this helps! Sorry if this has been mentioned. Great work on this, I'm loving it. :D

-Beta9
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
no FC here

-Beta9

-apk
[Nova Launcher] Nordpolcamper:
For future versions it would be very nice to use png for the dock background etc ;) so that we can costumize even more^^
[Nova Launcher] IIIV:
Instant buy for me when the final version becomes available in the Market.

Nexus S I9020T with Brainmaster's Stock ICS + GLaDOS 2.8 CFS
[Nova Launcher] ramcharger1979:
+1 for me also
[Nova Launcher] natezire71:
Of you have a folder in the dock, click it, then close it several times, the icons get closer and closer until the launcher FC's

Sent from my GNexus
[Nova Launcher] Shadow-Nexus:
Thanks for the update kevin but just a problem the action in home button doesn't work only the default screen options

Sent from my Ice Cream Sandwiched G2 by Shadow_Droid -The Darkest of Droids
[Nova Launcher] Sharpbarb:
Whoa!

I just installed beta9... There is a serious bug when rearranging icons inside a folder. All the icons move to the side and the launcher crashes.

Love the adjustable margins
[Nova Launcher] mvirtue:
New bug in beta9 - icons within folders bunching

There's a new bug in Beta9 for me - whenever I open a folder, then close it and open it again repeatedly, the icons get closer and closer together (horizontally), until the opened folder itself is only a couple of pixels wide. The next time the folder is opened, Nova Launcher FC's
[Nova Launcher] ManCityFC:
Yes, I'm getting that too. Same thing.
[Nova Launcher] jhericurls:
Nope, not experiencing either of these problems :confused:
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
Same | apk
[Nova Launcher] razzbaronz:
I had this bug as well. Also have the bug where in a folder, if you open the keyboard (as if to rename the folder), it will squeeze the folder contents. If you open up the keyboard a second time the folder contents will shrink even more and are now inaccessible to touch. When you close and reopen the folder it will stay tiny and the programs are inaccessible until nova is restarted, sometimes get a FC.

I am using Swype if this makes any difference, with beta9.
[Nova Launcher] Kamy:
Pretty satisfied from this launcher and thank you for your big effort.

Just one request, may we have custom app order in drawer? Waiting for it for so long. I have requested sometimes on official forum but no response. Would be grateful if you look at it.

Thanks again.
[Nova Launcher] adl:
Anybody else experienced missing app titles in app drawer?

Had this with last official and also with new beta as well from time to time. S4 (i9505)

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[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
All looks good with the Pantech Burst on Android 4, as far as I can tell.

Sent from my rooted Speak and Spell running OS X Mountain Lion.
[Nova Launcher] Sp1tfire:
In this latest beta, after closing a game and returning to app drawer, folder icons appear shrinked with a lot of blank space on the sides. This is how it looks normally and how they appear after returning to app drawer
[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
Decrease your number of rows/columns. There's not enough space for titles.
[Nova Launcher] adl:
No, it works! Just sometimes when i open the app drawer it looks like that. When this happens and i close the appdrawer and open it again everything is back to normal = app titles are there.
[Nova Launcher] adriannxda:
App folders get doubled in the dock sometimes. It's happened twice already. I'll see if this happens in the new beta.
[Nova Launcher] Rosa Elefant:
Is there a chance that folders in the drawer are supported in the free version one day? That's really the only improvement over Trebuchet that I really need. :rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
$4 is not in your budget? Seriously, it's less bother to buy it then come here and beg.
[Nova Launcher] Rosa Elefant:
Not right now since I recently lost my job and have no clue how to survive September yet.