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[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I understand what you're saying - Samsung is indeed the largest phone manufacturer in the world. That doesn't mean, however that every app HAS to be tailored to suit the needs of Samsung device owners. I agree with your point that Kevin *could* add a vibration control into the launcher with relative ease, but maybe he doesn't want to. I think the better bet is for you to ask your ROM developer to add it in as a native feature. CM supports hundreds of devices, so the libs should be available for your dev to pull. That might be the best short term solution, since we don't know if Kevin has any intention of adding the feature to Nova. :)
[Nova Launcher] fcasoli:
thanks for you support,

the developer of "my" ROM is Samsung, maybe easiest to force Kevin instead of Samsung :)

If that will be not possible, I will use Touchwiz in my S3 Mini and maybe in Note II to have the same in small and big view :D
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Ah, I misunderstood what you were saying earlier. I thought you meant that your ROM was Samsung (TouchWiz) based, when what you meant was that you're just running stock, rooted TouchWiz. If you're rooted already, why not look into one of the many custom ROMs that are available? I think you might be pleasantly surprised at the quality the developers put into their work. Then you won't have to worry about Samsung, lol. :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] fcasoli:
I know custom ROM, one year ago I had experience with AOKP for Galaxy Nexus,

now I love stock ROM because I can update my devices without full wipe and with root acces I can delete some included apps not useful for me...

This is the best solution at the moment.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Fair enough... Stock, rooted does have some advantages. I sometimes assume that those of us who use Nova, enjoy the AOSP look and feel, which is why I suggested using a custom ROM. I've never had luck with AOKP either, but now that I build my own ROM, I don't have to worry about it, lol.
[Nova Launcher] ylexot:
Again, why should a launcher fix a Rom problem? Why not ask a news reader app developer or a game developer to fix it for you? Makes just as much sense.

Or maybe since it is such a simple fix, you should make your own app to fix it? Maybe someone has already made an app to fix this problem.
[Nova Launcher] fcasoli:
Very simple, the vibration is when I tap on apps button (NOVA interface), so it is not a god idea to ast Real Racer 3 to solve my problem...

If you google "disable vibration nova launcher" will agree with me. Apex contains this feature, there will be a reason.

I do not like Apex.
[Nova Launcher] californicated:
voted :highfive:
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
Do votes actually make difference? I see ideas with over 450+ votes and nothing happened :(
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Votes don't guarantee that a feature will be added... It just guarantees that it will be closer to the top of feature requests. In the end, it's up to Kevin to decide what he wants to add. If votes decided features, Nova would turn into Go Launcher 3.0 or TouchWiz.
[Nova Launcher] m.a.s.e:
Anyone else having constant widget crashes after installing UCCW?
[Nova Launcher] maxamus007:
Is there a way of making the status/notification bar transparent using Nova Prime?
[Nova Launcher] Wullie32:
I'm using Nova Prime on HTC One and I'm having trouble in that Nova is taking an age to restart - if I restart from within the settings, it takes around 4 seconds of just showing the wallpaper for Nova to populate the icons and be usable. Obviously, this wouldn't typically be a problem as I don't usually go restarting for no reason but the trouble is that I have been using WidgetLocker on top and if the phone has been idle for a while, on unlock this problem occurs, particularly if I have gone into an app like podcasts or messaging straight from WL, then attempt to unlock into Nova.

I've figured out what the problem is - my icon pack. Without that on, the restart is within a second but it seems that the icons are slowing Nova down hugely on restart. Are there any settings I can change to force Nova to act quicker or am I going to have to choose between nice icons and convenience?

Thanks in advance.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Do you have the launcher set up to stay in memory? With that option on, I can't imagine the One having any issue caching the app, and starting it automatically... That device has a boatload of RAM to work with.
[Nova Launcher] Wullie32:
Is that the aggressive desktop option? I didn't but I do now, shall give that a try.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Yes, that's the right option. Try it out and see if it helps. Hopefully it will... You have way too much RAM to be having issues, even with an icon pack. :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
So customizing the drawer makes it more like TouchWiz but what is the problem in that?

If you have a problem in that 500 other people dont :)
[Nova Launcher] Wullie32:
Worked a treat. Thank you very much.
[Nova Launcher] r-l:
Got a week or 2 a go a nexus 7 (before that i had a tab 2 10.1) and it runs perfect with cm10.1. Worth every penny
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
Worldwide known as a bloated launcher, I believe. :p
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
What those 500 people need to realize is that Nova is built around the stock (AOSP) launcher, and as such, it's going to retain that look and feel. End of story...

If you like TouchWiz so much, why not actually use it? Or, better yet, PM one of the app developers here on Xda, and ask them to build a TouchWiz launcher, with all the features that Nova has...honestly, that seems to be what you guys are really looking for, so ask someone to build it. :\
[Nova Launcher] maxamus007:
Anyone?
[Nova Launcher] orihuri:
Try aokp rom. I don't think it's possible only with nova launcher.
[Nova Launcher] maxamus007:
Im on a Galaxy S4 9505 and using latest nightly for CM10.1...
[Nova Launcher] orihuri:
I don't think that cm 10.1 have the option to change transperacy. Im on aokp using nova +prime and my status bar and nav bar are fully transparent
[Nova Launcher] Hippie459MN:
Every phone I have been on, a transparent status bar is always rom dependent and has nothing to do with the launcher.

Just need to find a rom that supports transparent status bar. I dont think CM nightlys do as there is no additional tweaks like that in them.
[Nova Launcher] TheByteSmasher:
Question: I have Nova on my N4 and N7 both AOKP, both nearly identical Nova setup and installed apps. Problem is, on boot up of my N7, it takes over a minute after initial lock screen for my nav bar and status bar to appear... N4, comes right up... Any ideas?
[Nova Launcher] orihuri:
Same happen for me. It's because the n4 hardware is better. Also when making a backup in recovery (twrp) the n4 is super fast and finish way before the nexus 7
[Nova Launcher] TheByteSmasher:
I should have said. . This is since the last couple betas or so
[Nova Launcher] docinthebox:
Try to do it with Tasker. You may have to get into intents or scripts but you can find a lot of help with that.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
As the post above states, you can try to use apps to control it. You can also flash a custom ROM that has the controls built in. You could have also searched back just two pages, and you would have seen that there was a running discussion about this exact same topic, yesterday. The search function is your friend... :)
[Nova Launcher] niteh@wk:
have you tried creating the App Drawer action on the home screen and drag it to the dock replacing the default app drawer button?

How: long press on the home screen, choose Nova Actions, select App Drawer.

S-beamed from my GSIII via xda premium
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
Bloated launcher if you can customize the order of your app drawer? Are you serious?

If i like one thing in touchwiz it means I have to use it? I think you should think before you post a comment here on xda and show how smart you are.
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
No. You're good at extrapolating.

You see where GO Launcher went? It's by adding this little thing and that little thing that it becomes bloated.

Go ahead and flail your arms around if you feel like it, but nobody here believes the Touchwiz launcher & interface as a whole is nothing but bloated. Is this bloat sometimes useful though? Sure.

Either way, it's not something I personally would use. Alphabetical works just fine. AOSP looks and feel is good to me.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
If you look through my post history, I think you'll find that I always think before I post, and I stand behind what I say.

As far as this drawer sorting is concerned... What exactly is the glaring problem with the current functionality, that makes a TouchWiz alternative SO much more attractive? Nova has plenty of customization options for us to use... How would this newfangled TouchWiz addition make the launcher better? If you can't point out a specific thing that makes TW drawer sorting CLEARLY superior, then the request for the feature is useless.

I've used the new TW on my friend's S4, and they're ARE some really cool features, but none of them are in the app drawer. Also, use some common sense here... TouchWiz is a proprietary, closed source software. How do you expect Kevin to code a feature that he doesn't have access to? There's a reason there are no TW launchers on the Play Store... :/

*thoughtful enough for you?*
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Ok guys enough of trying to compare the functions of one launcher with another. In the end it is up to the Dev if he wants it or not. If he does he will add it. If not then he wont. Stop trying to justify your need for it or not. If people want a launcher that has all the features they want then you are more then welcome to make your own.
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
You are the one who first brought TouchWiz to the picture, i never mentioned it until you did ;)

And please show me where did I say that I like touchwiz or i find touchwiz as a whole attractive? All i said was one feature found in tw and may also be found in other launchers... Im not asking to copy a feature, and im sure that such a great dev building all of nova launcher would find it basic to be able to code the customize the drawer other than alphabetically. If there is any diffuculty or it will bloat the launcher (i hardly see how being able to customize the order or the drawer can be bloat, since im not even asking for any animation or effect here), i would like to hear it from the dev himself, not from some blind fanboy :) No offence intended :)

Im never meant to compare any feature here to any specific launcher, its just the feature im thinkin about is found in tw and i used it as an example. Here is the link for reference: http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...l-rearrangement-of-the-applications-in-the-ap

As for your last sentence you are right, but the point here started by me saying that the Nova Feature Requests Page is useless, since I see some points with so much votes from a very long time ago...
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
You never mentioned TW, and I never said you did... It came up when we were talking about the votes page being mildly irrelevant. And I'm certainly not a fanboy... I simply respect Kevin and the vision he had for the launcher when he first started. I'm also realistic, pragmatic, and know a little bit about development... That's why it irks me when some people blindly say "feature X must be added for me to use this app", and when people don't search before posting. There IS such a thing as a stupid question, and people need to realize that.

I never intended for this to turn into a TW debate, but when you ask me a question, I feel compelled to give an honest, objective answer... Carry on though, no worries.
[Nova Launcher] fcasoli:
thanks a lot for your help, I will try surely!
[Nova Launcher] oae08:
I respect Kevin too and Ive been using this launcher for over a year now. Don't get me wrong, I never demanded any feature, I just said that the feature page votes is useless and I mentioned one as an example, and I made sure I choose one that had no "bloat" and yet you still used the same "fanboy" arguments, thats why i called you as such.

Anyways its great launcher but I feel lately its not keeping up and dev has paused. Still i don't mean any pressure here, Im sure kev has better things to do.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I agree that development has slowed, but it's probably because the launcher has matured quite a bit, and maybe Kevin is satisfied with where it's at. Honestly, I never claimed that app drawer sorting would add bloat - someone else did (polobunny I think), but it wasn't me - because that feature would only add minimal code changes. I do agree with you that the request page seems useless now, but I have no idea what could be done about it. In any event...We've gone on about this long enough, lol...
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
It was me indeed. I honestly believe the more you move away from AOSP, usually the more bloat becomes apparent.

There's even physical phone features I don't use at all. Proximity sensor? NFC? Front camera?

AOSP contains features I don't use either: Daydream? Live Wallpapers? Face unlock?

There's more obviously. Lots of these are good for novelty, but real world usage is dubious in my opinion.
[Nova Launcher] lanwarrior:
It's not just TouchWiz, Go Launcher also have it.

So it is a popular feature.
[Nova Launcher] Holsum:
anyone know how to get the transparent notification bar for the SGS4 running cyanogenmod and Nova Launcher? The option isnt even available.
[Nova Launcher] oddspec:
The optoin for transparent status bar in nova is for if ur running stock tw its built into the ROM nova just supports it if u want it on cm it needs to be added to the ROM many other aosp ROMs have this option or mod ur systemui and framework to make it transparent I can do it on slimbean and set it to full or any transparencey lvl I want but it full time not just the launcher if u want it launcher only run stock tw
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
*sigh* I understand that it's popular... I'm not disputing that fact. The Go Launcher team has a history of pandering to its users (as well as blatantly kanging features from other launchers), and building bloated products... What I'm saying is that if one launcher has features you like, why not use that launcher? The obvious answer, as far as Go Launcher is concerned, is that it's a terrible, slow, and bloated product - Apex, Action, and Nova put it to shame.

I'll use Next Browser vs Chrome as an example. The Go Dev Team makes Next Browser, and obviously Google makes Chrome - I recently switched to Next, because it's a better browser. I didn't email Google, asking them to add Next Browser features to Chrome... I just switched. The same could be done with Go Launcher and Nova, if you feel Go is better. I think it's pretty simple, but I guess some people need to have their cake and eat it too. This is just my opinion though... I'm not trying to go on and on about this.
[Nova Launcher] frwan:
Nova launcher is my favourite launcher, i updated it to Nova prime recently to reward the dev.

I used it on all my devices.

Good job :good:

Regards.
[Nova Launcher] Alecia1212:
can i use nova launcher on ascend y200 it was previously on gingerbread then i rooted it and now it has a jellybean rom in it but still whenever i try to download it just doesnt install kindly tell me y.i mean am i not a jellybean user now.

and can u recommend me a custom for ascend y200
[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
Try ROM Toolbox pro, it has status bar icon changing tool that let you change color of your status bar, and it has a choice call transparent. Otherwise try B-boy's themes Some of them has transparent status bar, such as the one I'm using right now, call citrus blend, the status bar is transparent with orange color from. BTW above suggestions only work for people with deodex ROM such as cm. Since you said your using CM10.1, you're good.
[Nova Launcher] djsubterrain:
You use the proximity sensor everytime you take a call, it's what turns the screen off when you move the phone to your ear.
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
Point dully noted, but could easily be replaced by light sensor. :)
[Nova Launcher] djsubterrain:
Apparently it is a light sensor....of a kind, Infrared.

(I would have posted a link but the crazy rules say I have to talk a lot before being helpful so just search proximity sensor on wikipedia)
[Nova Launcher] polobunny:
You are right about the proximity sensor, here's the link you wanted to post:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proximity_sensor
[Nova Launcher] djsubterrain:
Indeed, I know it's just anti-spambot measures but it's a pain nonetheless.
[Nova Launcher] mauaus:
Hello!

im having an issue with the latest NOVA, some of my icons are being deleted every time i restart, i have to load a backup to get them back in there or add them manually. this happens with one specific folder (with only 6 icons)
[Nova Launcher] ivanisevic82:
Hello, I have a question for you: is possibile to change the aspect of the dock divisor in Nova Launcher and make it similar to the dock divisor of Go Launcher Ex?

Thank you!
[Nova Launcher] mauaus:
dont think you can yet
[Nova Launcher] Michael B.N.:
It's a bug in the latest version. Apps that are installed on your sd-card loses their shortcuts inside folders, when you restart your phone. So you'll have to use an older version of Nova or continue restoring from backup at every boot.
[Nova Launcher] tdimarzio:
http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...fix-bug-introduced-in-2-1-1-june-10-update-de
[Nova Launcher] kikuku:
My best apps so far, i'm loving it.

Since 4.1.2 when i use it, when i scroll down the status bar, this one is laggy and just bug. I tried on every custom roms 4.1.2, but this bug keep annoying me.

Tested on 4.2.2 and everything is ok.

I guess other people have this problem too, someone find solution ?

My best regards
[Nova Launcher] :
Is there any way to get Nova to work with Sense 5 widgets?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
No. Sense widgets use proprietary code that third party launchers can't access. APW is a great alternative solution though.
[Nova Launcher] jamfreak:
You can back them up with Titanium Backup while on Sense and then try to restore while on an AOSP ROM. Some widgets will work (like Sense small clock) most probably wont

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HTC Evo 4g LTE

CyanogenMod 10.1 unofficial TD build

TWRP

Bootloader 1.12 / S-on
[Nova Launcher] dj_blueshift:
is there any way to enable Smart Stay using NL on GS4?
[Nova Launcher] mattdm:
That's not a function of the launcher. Enable it in system settings, and it will work no matter what launcher you use.
[Nova Launcher] JerryGNYC:
And APW is what, please?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
-_-
[Nova Launcher] oddspec:
What ?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Android Pro Widgets. It's in the Play Store, and there are tons of themes (free and paid) for it. You get Calendar, Timeline, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Reader widgets, all in one package.
[Nova Launcher] MyslfHimadri:
:D;)
[Nova Launcher] BobbaLouie:
Unless something's changed in the last week, APW seems to be abandoned. Lotsa complaints in the thread also.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I haven't paid much attention honestly. The widgets still work flawlessly for me (I'm on 4.2.2),and the last update was March 28th...As long as the app works, I don't need constant updates. I'll have to swing by the app thread though, and see what the deal is.
[Nova Launcher] GuiPoM:
I wont say it is abandoned (yet) as it is maintained. But there has been no new feature for a while now (such as google plus integration, that I would like to have).

This app and the widgets it provides are working great together with Nova. Very nice to get widget as useful as the ones from HTC. I only have a recent issue, but I don't know if Nova or APW is the problem here: on social widget, if a select one of the entry (for example a facebook message) a popup appear. You can read the content. APW refresh the content, and then the popup is blank. Yet I can't tell if it is an issue with my ROM upgrade, latest Nova update or APW ... but this is recent !

Otherwise great combination with Nova :)
[Nova Launcher] Big-A-Rob:
Man, beta 8 is gold. So I just tried this on CM9 on my galaxy tab 10.1. Everything seems to be working fine except I can't pick up any icons/widgets. Can anyone confirm if this problem exists on CM9 on another device?
[Nova Launcher] just4747:
OP, I noticed that when you tap an icon in the app drawer, you either don't see any icon "flash/flicker/blink" or you barely see it (extremely short).

I checked the stock launcher drawer and when you click an icon it definitely shows the black blink of the icon a bit longer.

Can you match stock by any chance? Without that same visual feedback, it feels like you are not really pressing the icon or it feels "cheap" lol.
[Nova Launcher] Emilius:
Nova Launcher is amazing. Scrolling in app drawer is still a bit jumpy, first time. Maybe should be always in memory? One feature is still missing for me. Gestures like up, down or double tap. Other then just amazing launcher.
[Nova Launcher] :
+1

I've to restart nova launcher in order to fix this but eventually the bug will return in some time ie. cannot select apps in screens 2 & 3 in app drawer.

now im using stock launcher while waiting it to be fixed.
[Nova Launcher] pckoloji:
will there be update about 2.&3. pages problem soon? otherwise i will go back to beta7.
[Nova Launcher] phantom27-ck:
Wow! This new margin setting is amazing! Makes my screen huge.

+1 for apps not working on pages 2 and 3.
[Nova Launcher] jsk23:
Loving this launcher still.

The new margins are a huge improvement. Also the removal of the dock bar divider is awesome.

If I did have one complaint it would be minor. Much like the guy who rambled for a huge wall of text a while back I too have noticed that at some point along the way it seems the home screen transitions have slowed down a bit or are a bit "laggy". They don't seem to be as quick as Stock and are just a touch unresponsive. It seems the earlier builds were faster.

Yes, it's a beta, but I just wanted to note that others out here are experiencing it as well.
[Nova Launcher] just4747:
Actually I posted earlier that there were no issues with the new margins, and I still think that, but there are one or two 4x1 widgets that do get stretched just enough to make them look a little more low-res or weird. One example is my 4x1 Widgetsoid switcher with about 6 toggles on it. The removal of the margins made the icons in it look more blurry. I'm sure other widgets may have the same issue.

Maybe make the margins a TAD wider than now? Like just barely.
[Nova Launcher] karate.monkey:
I've been experiencing this as well but it came with AOKP ROM and Franco's Kernel; prior to adding Nova launcher.
[Nova Launcher] oakgrove:
This its so sweet
[Nova Launcher] Théo B.:
Really great app, but please, make the folders unlimited!...
[Nova Launcher] Tzarski:
What is the limit of the folders??? What do you mean?
[Nova Launcher] Théo B.:
I can't have more than 16 apps in a folder. When I try to drag one more app, it juste put it right next to the folder but not in it...
[Nova Launcher] peachananr:
It would be awesome if you add an option to turn the extra margin on homescreen on/off because some widgets look weird with no margin.

Also, It feels slightly slower when swiping through homescreens than previous versions. You can try and put your finger on a homescreen and flick just a little, you can see the homescreen reacts to it slower than before.

I love the option to remove the dock separator though, awesome addition to an already great launcher.

Keep up the great work! :)
[Nova Launcher] Skyrocker:
That card stack transition between screens is really a killer, many thanks!
[Nova Launcher] MaxWiz:
Great launcher. Can someone tell me what the weather/clock widget is in the OPs screen shots? I have a DZ and do miss some of the sense widgets. That clock looks like a nice replacement for the sense one.
[Nova Launcher] maniac2403:
It could be Beautiful Widgets or HD widgets. Both can give similar results.
[Nova Launcher] Invade:
Yes love to see this to in future update.