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[Nova Launcher] jalchemyst:
Hi. I have a relatively minor issue, more to do with my fussy nature, but for some reason, when I open an app from the app drawer, then press home, the app drawer appears briefly before going to the home screen. Using the default launcher, this doesn't happen. I am on a s3 i9300 aokp. Thanks for the help.
[Nova Launcher] krazzyvishal:
Is Nova Launcher discontinued? The dev now no more replies to feature requests nor does he talk anything about the launcher anywhere.

I posted in the Google+ community about a new option to reset all icon customizations and had no word on it from the dev. I hope it gets noticed and implemented some them soon...

The Google+ post was this:

Please add an option to 'Reset all icon customizations' in Look & Feel settings of Nova.

The customized icons remain same even when changing icon packs.

It'll be very helpful. Thank you.﻿

sent from under the water through my Sony Xperia Z
[Nova Launcher] Lither:
I'm currently using Nova Launcher to have the KitKat look but is there a way to hide Apps and Widgets on the top of the menu launcher to match the KitKat launcher?
[Nova Launcher] androiduser44:
if you have prime you can make it look like on my screenshot

go in settings appdrawer and there you will find what you need
[Nova Launcher] PunchUp:
Go to the previous page and read my post
[Nova Launcher] Lither:
Thanks, that solved it! I've the Galaxy S4 i9505 but the drawer icon column width is way too big compare to the KitKat launcher and the page dots is far too low as well, how do I fix this?

Also by any chance do you know the exact icon size for the S4 to match the KitKat launcher as well?
[Nova Launcher] reksden:
is ше support transparency?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I believe it's 115% in Nova Settings

Yes
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
minimalistic text: Clock and Batterys
[Nova Launcher] the1dynasty:
Alphanu22, how can i get that wallpaper?

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thanks for the PM with the wallpaper... i cannot PM you back... not sure if you're aware of this?!
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Just switch back to beta 8 or 9 if those worked for you. I'm sure subsequent releases will solve your issues. :)

D3 CM9 Alpha 4
[Nova Launcher] alphanu22:
lol, maybe thats why i havent been getten any PM's, had it off- :rolleyes:
[Nova Launcher] BradleyUffner:
I found something that seems to help a lot. When the fonts go funky, swipe to a home screen page with no widgets or icons on it, then open the app drawer, and go in to settings to restart nova. I think it may be related somehow to the widgets that are visible on the page when Nova starts up. Restarting from a blank page seems to work nearly 100% of the time for me.
[Nova Launcher] smallba:
Simple text icons

Sent from my who knows where
[Nova Launcher] jamesbond_28_007:
I would love this wallpaper...:)

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Alphanu22 - many thanks!
[Nova Launcher] The Gingerbread Man:
Sorry for not reading through entire thread but I have a small suggestion I didn't see in OP, but I think it would look a tiny bit better if when you long press on home screen and go to widgets the back ground is white and in most other areas with in menus its dark grey, my screen shots will probably explain better than words ...

Also sometimes (30% - 40%) when opening app drawer nothing shows up and you need to open and close it a few times to get app icons.

My weather widget and stock power control widget wasn't updating when pressing buttons or refreshing.

None of the above are complaints and this is a great launcher and really cool mod :cool: :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] Skunk Ape1:
ugg... I hate the white background anywhere on this phone. Please don't listen to this suggestion. I've finally completely eliminated them from my phone. Don't want to have to theme the launcher.
[Nova Launcher] dannymumbles:
With this launcher my battery is not dead after a day of use....I really don't know the reason why....but I notice a big difference.

Thanks you

Oh and my phone is not rooted....
[Nova Launcher] esoomenona:
I think what he is saying is that it would look better if the widgets pop up had a dark grey background instead of the white one it has now, so as to better fit in with everything else. I agree with that, and it has been suggested already. Though don't know what the developer thinks on the subject.
[Nova Launcher] The Gingerbread Man:
Thanks for clarifying my statement and again apolagies for not reading the thread through didn't have time to read 130 pages.

Perhaps a small mod might be possible to choose if users wanted dark grey ics look or white pop ups?

Am looking forwards to future releases and can't believe iv lived without this mod for so long!
[Nova Launcher] AmirAli44:
What? Don't you need to root for using Nova launcher?
[Nova Launcher] mjforte:
Noticing a bug when going to the last home screen on the right .it doesn't scroll all the way there and looks like this.
[Nova Launcher] The Gingerbread Man:
Try restarting the launcher in the launcher settings, this helped a with a few small problems for me
[Nova Launcher] benrees21:
I've never had a problem with this launcher. It's beast.

Sent from my Nexus S on Ultimate ICS ROM, Matr1x Kernel and some help from Tapatalk!
[Nova Launcher] esoomenona:
There is a small mod. The person who suggested it before you mentioned this mod. I'm actually going to flash it right now.
[Nova Launcher] twiz0r:
Any way to get the app drawer to play nice with 240 dpi on gnex?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nova Launcher] thatguy123:
Love the launcher, great job! No issues for me. Though I have a couple suggestions. One, would be an option for endless scrolling of docks and homescreens. Also to be able to hide apps from the app drawer. Thanks again!
[Nova Launcher] The Gingerbread Man:
Both these mentioned in planned release features, check post 2 ;)
[Nova Launcher] Lither:
Thanks, I've attached my current Nova Launcher look and the drawer icon column width is way too big compare to the KitKat launcher and the page dots is far too low as well, how do I fix this?
[Nova Launcher] devilsdouble:
Guys is there any way to have icon label shadow with this launcher? Like ADW?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I'm honestly not sure. Outside of changing the icon size and the app drawer grid, I don't think there are any other settings.
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
Is it normal that nova launcher uses 80mb of ram?

Also im having redraws and i have enables aggresive desktop.

Any solution to this?
[Nova Launcher] androiduser44:
no this aint normal

even my old i9000 nova launcher only uses 15mb and no redraws
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Hmm. That's seems quite high.

Mine is listed as a background process of 43mb, in the stock running app list. In elixir it seems to be grouped with tesla unread (not sure why) and weighs in at 51.3.

Do you have aggressive desktop set? Wonder if that bumps the memory footprint up?

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
Yes have aggressice desktop because too much lag and redraws.
[Nova Launcher] TEKtheMAESTRO:
does nobody notice that the lockscreen section in settings disappeared? Having a wallpaper on ur lockscreen and a different one on your homescreen was very simple to do. Now I have to go install a lockscreen app to get it done?
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Most roms have this already built in. So having it built into the launcher as well is just asking for issues.
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
My HTC One updated to 4.4 and this feature was removed. Under all the news articles I can find it is listed as a kitkat change (not htc/sense). With the big Google push to kitkat, I'd imagine a lot of people will loose this on stock.

It might be worth a feature request for those who want this customization. I personally don't use the feature, I prefer the same wallpaper.

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Nova has never had lockscreen settings... If you're having trouble, I suggest bringing this issue to the attention of your ROM developer. :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Ya know, I didn't think so but wasn't sure. I just knew kitkat removed mine.

The more I think about it this doesn't even fit with a launcher. I'm not a programmer, so I am quite ignorant here, but wouldn't this kind of addition add a lot of bulk to Nova?

On a side note, doesn't Kevin already makes a lockscreen app? I'd think the feature should be requested there, if it isn't already implemented.

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] MrKaon:
Google Now launcher released.

For Nexus and Play Edition devices.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
Thanks for the heads up. Just tried it, can't believe "this app requires no special permissions" ! I also got a Google Play Services update this morning (4.2.43), not sure if it's related.

Nice but of course, I'm going back to Nova :)
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Yes, adding lockscreen functionality to a launcher would add at least another 5MB of size, and would likely increase memory consumption to unacceptable levels. Kevin does make Widgetlocker, but I don't feel that he should pair it with Nova at all.

Lockscreen replacement usually requires a tradeoff - use the replacement, and sacrifice memory, performance, and battery life, or don't use a lockscreen replacement, and save battery etc, but lose customization... That's really why most lockscreen apps are packaged separately from their launcher counterparts.
[Nova Launcher] JRJ442:
Since the Google Now Launcher is on the play store now, does anyone know if its been open sourced yet?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Very doubtful... I don't anticipate any of the "proprietary" features (like 'Ok Google' or the Google Now integration) to ever be open sourced. I don't really think it's an indictment against Google per say... I view it as them covering their butts against thieving, sue-happy companies like Apple. They have a couple of great features that they don't want other companies ripping off. Sucks for us though, because we'll never get those features truly integrated into Nova.
[Nova Launcher] sordna:
No chance, they haven't even open sourced the keyboard. Or to be more accurate, they took it and closed sourced it while doing the enhancements. The AOSP keyboard is left without gesture typing, right?
[Nova Launcher] denzel09:
So the project is really dead?

Thanks for answer..
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Where on earth did you get that impression? :confused:
[Nova Launcher] paul c:
I think it's a valid question. I am currently using the beta version of this launcher - it meets my needs perfectly, and is 100% stable, so no complaints. But if the beta hasn't been updated for over 3 months, it does raise the question of whether development is continuing.

Add that to the fact the developer doesn't post on these forums, nor can you pm him. Additionally, he is not responding to emails sent via the apps (there are a few bugs on WidgetLocker which have been there since KitKat arrived). I've been using WL for a couple of years too and think it's by far the best lockscreen for my needs - but the fact is that on both these apps which are key for me, development seems to have stopped.

I would love to be proved wrong :)
[Nova Launcher] jacknicholson:
Three months != project dead. Apex went three months without an update, before KitKat. Holo Launcher might see about two updates a year. While I don't use Widgetlocker, Nova is stable (as freely admitted here) and at worst, may have cost the price of a child's Happy Meal, which of course would've been long eaten, digested and excreted by now. You might notice the Apex beta getting an update every month, but it can't do a few things Nova will and that I make use of frequently. I don't believe I'm the only one with that sentiment, which is why many of us have stuck with Nova. Let's just enjoy it and see what happens. Speculation doesn't seem to serve a purpose other than either goading an unnecessary explanation from the dev or laying on pressure.
[Nova Launcher] p011i3:
Is there any way to show 2 rows of text underneath the homescreen icons/shortcuts?

It annoys me to see three dots at the end of each label... I own the Prime version.
[Nova Launcher] denzel09:
Too many bu*l****... I have prime version since 2 years and i want to know. And i want updates.

I have maked only simple question. Answer should be: yes or not.

Rest are crap.

Ciao!
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
My apologies, I cannot find your question. Could you post a link?

There are several very knowledgeable members here (Jjhiza being one that comes to mind) who could probably help. This forum, for as long as I've been here, is mostly user driven. I see Kevin pop in, but usually just to alert of beta or release updates. That said, we have some great users here who have always been willing to help.

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] denzel09:
Previous page.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
See, THIS kind of attitude is the problem, and unfortunately, you're not the only one who has it... Let me make this clear - Google Play's terms of service stipulate that every time you purchase an app, you're agreeing to pay for it AS-IS. Essentially, you're making a donation to the developer, for all of his/her hard work, time, and knowledge... YOU ARE NOT A CUSTOMER.

Whether Kevin has stopped development, or whether he's simply taking some time off (that's what I think) is completely irrelevant. If you buy apps, simply to get updates, you're a fool, and if you think that purchasing an app gives you the right to tell developers what to do, you're equally foolish. It's exactly THIS type of attitude that made Kevin stop positing here in the first place. I suggest you chill out, reassess your priorities, and enjoy the launcher, because Kevin doesn't owe any of us a thing.

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@paul c You're right, the question IS a valid one. I just wish more people could truly understand just how taxing development really is. I also wish users would understand just how out of control xda has gotten... Developers get zero protection from their users (that's the admin's fault), and between that and the aggressive nature of some users here, many developers get worn out very quickly. I'm willing to give Kevin some time, and the benefit of the doubt... I just hope more users could do the same. :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] denzel09:
The question remains the same: project is dead or not ?

Rest are bul*s***. As always.

It's a simple question, not so hard. If you can not answer to it, don't. It's not a problem.

Maybe it's too hard for you.

The question remains the same, still now.

All rest of answers are simply crap.

I write it again so it's more simple for you:

This project is dead or not?

The answer should be: yes or not.

Other answers are crap.

Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
Many devs write to purchase the paid version to open new features in the future. So you are not correct.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Just because they include paid features or suggest you buy an app, doesn't guarantee that features x, you, and z will be included. Take Flyne for example... The app is free, but they're are paid options for Feedly and Twitter. You - as the user - have the choice to pay or not.

And honestly, just because a dev suggests you get the paid version, doesn't mean that you have to. You can get the free version, and wait until the features you want are included, before you pay.

I don't recall saying anything about developers suggesting purchases though... I was talking about the incorrect assumption that we have a right to be treated as customers, and how that attitude effects developers. Not sure how you gleaned anything other than that, from what I wrote.

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Ok, someone has their panties in a bunch this morning, so I'll be more straightforward with you... YES, the app is dead FOR YOU, since you seem to think it's dead in your mind already... Clear enough?

None of us here develop Nova, so why would you assume that any of us know what Kevin is doing our thinking? :what:
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
Man if we werent customers, and were only donators for the devs work. There wouldnt be a refund button right?

So yes we are customers but the thing is i agree with you, that we wont given life time support.

Also many devs as soon as they get sarisfying income from the app, they stop support. Even if the app isnt 100% complete and stable.

Also many other devs promise many features for the future for the paid version and then dont do anything from that

Im not saying that is the case here im just arguing with your wrong logic.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
To address your first point - the refund button is there to protect us from making mistakes (eg. buying an app that isn't supported on our given device). That button, however, is put in place by Google - NOT by the developers. Google uses the refund button to provide themselves protection from liability (eg. if you download an app that's loaded with malware or spyware that could damage your device). Please read the Google Play tos, and you'll see how they define app purchases, and you'll see that my logic is indeed, correct.

Here, I'll save everyone the time... This is "customer support" as defined by the Google ToS:

https://play.google.com/about/android-developer-policies.html

" Customer Support: Support for the use and operation of Google Play (including how to find, purchase, download, return and remove Products) is provided by Google in the user interface of the Google Play application. Google does not provide customer support for Products distributed by Developers on Google Play. Each Developer is responsible for determining the level of customer support they provide and you should contact them directly."

Meaning that customer relations are entirely up to the discretion of the individual developers. If you (meaning everyone) understand this properly, you'll see that Google is taking no responsibility for customer service, and - in fact - is telling you that developers aren't required to provide support either. Therefore, it's naïve for us to truly consider ourselves customers... We're on our own, effectively. Hope this clears things up. :)
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
We are on our own i never said we had the right to be provided support for a lifetime. It depends on the dev, if he is a good guy to keep his app up to date compared with the other apps in the same field or just bloodsuckers. Im not sayin this is the case here again.

Btw some apps, such as greenify and others provide you, 3 days refund. This is what i call true customer support.

Also this sentence means

"Each Developer is responsible for determining the level of customer support they provide and you should contact them directly"

When those devs promise you features and then never bring them up, doesnt this rule apply to them ;)
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
I think the answer to the question is quoted above and in a (several) previous post(s). To put it simply:

The developer does not post here, save for rare instances which seem to revolve around update details. Thus, the only answer we (forum members) can give is 'I don't know'.

Now to hypothesize, If you read back through the previous 10+ pages you should see several mentions to the developer taking some time away. I believe this is where we are at. I don't personally feel it has been abandoned as I am a big fan of this app. But, again, see my second sentence: I don't really know.

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.

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I think most here agree with you... Kevin has done a great job updating and keeping the project alive... We'll beyond whatever we may perceive as our $2.99 worth. Recognition is certainly due, IMO.

Sent from my secret lair in an undisclosed mountainside.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Ordinarily I would say yes, that in a legal sense, you'd assume that a promise is equal to a verbal contact, and therefore enforceable. In this case though, Google seems to be telling developers "hey, we're not doing this customer service thing, so it's up to you. If you want to provide support, you can, but we're letting you off the hook if you don't feel like being bothered with it".

They have effectively given devs an out, by not making them legally responsible for the content they create. LauncherPro is a perfect example of why the policy probably should change... The LP team is blatantly lying to the public about development activity (false advertising), in an effort to continue generating new sales. THAT is wrong, and users should be protected from products like that, but I don't (and I don't think you are) put Nova into that category. :)
[Nova Launcher] zelendel:
Wow do I see a bunch of people feeling entitled. Let me let you in on something. Just because you paid for the app doesn't mean your entitled to anything. The dev has every right to post updates or not. It is his choice.

you pay for the app as is with no promises of updates at all. This is the way it is. Get used to it. The dev could stop right now and never post another update and that would be his right to do so.

If you want a something to work the way you want then by all means make it yourself.

Bat cave One
[Nova Launcher] ayoubij:
No I don't put nova into that category, after 1 year of using it, I am satisfied. But if the dev truly quit, it would just be sad for us.
[Nova Launcher] NovaSlim:
It would be sad and disappointing to see Nova Launcher become abandonware, but I am not going to throw a tantrum about it. The launcher as is is good enough for me and have been so for the 9 month I been using it. Plus if another launcher far surpasses it in everyway(have yet to see one done so) I make enough free credits from Google Opinion Rewards to jump ship easily.

I already use a paid abandonware only because it suits my needs/I can't find better alternatives: Fancy Widget(with unlocker) which was abandoned by Android Does(the same devs as Apex Launcher) a long time ago. I wouldn't mind using two.
[Nova Launcher] captdroid:
Love Nova launcher. I don't use Google now.
[Nova Launcher] Indha Lezzio:
Who needs updates when the software works perfect? Let's wait and enjoy!!

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk
[Nova Launcher] matdestr:
I can't style my unread notifications , i'm using missed it.

Any ideas to solve it?
[Nova Launcher] ryfly65:
Nexus 7 2013

I recently switched to Nova Prime from the default launcher. I have a few games installed but now they are unplayable. My tablet keeps thinking I am tapping a shortcut for Google Search, for instance during fights in Injustice. I have changed all the gesture options in the Nova settings to "none" but the problem is still persistimg. Any suggestions?
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
What ROM? Cataclysm has an option to disable the Google Now gesture, for example.
[Nova Launcher] ryfly65:
It's unrooted.
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
Hmmm...well, you could try this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ne.neko.freewing.NoAssist
[Nova Launcher] dmatik:
Hi,

Is it possible to select custom icon for a folder from icon pack (and not just from image) the same way I can select alternative icon for any shortcut?

Thanks in advance.
[Nova Launcher] Bill Gamble:
Yes, the process is the same.
[Nova Launcher] dmatik:
No, this way I will not see the apps icons that inside of the folder as part of the folder icon.

I meant in the Nova Folder sittings there is a Custom option for the folder icon, but only images can be selected there, no way to get to the icons from icon packs.

Or am I doing something wrong?