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[Nova Launcher] andrewilley:
One thing I would say about feature requests is that sometimes the 'biggies' are also the most time consuming to program. It might be better to evaluate both the popularity of a feature and the ease of implementation (if a few slightly lower features are only going to take 20 minutes each to add, I'd suggest maybe doing those before tackling the big stuff that's going to take months to write).

However you're right that it seems to have gone a bit quiet of late, even on the bug-fix front - maybe too many people here demanding that 'their' feature MUST be added to make the launcher 100% perfect, as they think it should look like Launcher X?

Andre
[Nova Launcher] TheByteSmasher:
Is it possible for this list to be put in alphabetical order? Thanks.

When it gets this big it's sorta a PITA to find the folder I want. :D
[Nova Launcher] Apocalypse~:
You can create shutter using popup widget. And covers can be created for folders by checking the swipe option in folder editor and adding a app on tap settings. (You need prime for both features, although action launcher is also paid.)
[Nova Launcher] huskerpat:
To all you complainers about lack of development...a new build is on the play store.
[Nova Launcher] KonstiDee:
New 2.2beta1 provides more configuration of the unread counter, exactly what many people complained for. :D

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[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
2.2beta1 Jul 27, 2013

Dock Background

New Unread Count badge options

New Scroll Effects

Optimizations & Fixes

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

Older Versions:

Latest Stable APK: 2.1.1 Jun 10, 2013

You can beta test on the Play Store (and get automatic beta updates) by joining the community at https://plus.google.com/communities/103449253667195874971

Then opt-in at

Nova https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.teslacoilsw.launcher

TeslaUnread https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.teslacoilsw.notifier
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Omg, thanks for this new update Kevin!! It's awesome as hell! The new scrolling options are unbelievable! And everything seems smoother. Awesome job! If 4.3 merges are in and perhaps elastic scrolling it will be out of words amazing *insertword* thank you thank you :)

Edit: perhaps placebo but opening app drawer is a bit more laggy now?

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[Nova Launcher] bmg1001:
I notice a bit of "jonk lag" when pulling the app drawer to the left, but other then that, it feels a lot smoother.
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
The left? You mean when swiping through app drawer pages?

For a new beta it feels AWESOME!

Can't imagine how good the other betas will be.. Thanks again to Kevin.

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[Nova Launcher] bmg1001:
Yeah. Just scrolling to the left makes a small stutter but it could be just my phone (Galaxy Nexus, 4.3). Otherwise I agree, the update is very nice.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Hopefully all of you can stop crying now, about the development of this app. New transition effects? Check. Dock background? Check. Proof that Kevin DOES read the User Voice page? Check.

I've told you guys over and over again to be patient, and here's the payoff. From now on guys, just can it, unless you have a bug to report. Kevin is clearly on top of things.
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
2.2beta1 already includes parts of AOSP 4.3 launcher's changes, but I'm still evaluating some. The biggest change they made was to cache widget previews, which is great for them, but Nova has already been doing this since 1.1 or so. They also made a bunch of right-to-left localization (like Arabic) improvements which I have yet to look into.

If you're on 4.3 (on an official device) and are experiencing reproducible lag please set System Settings > Developer > Profile GPU Rendering > On Screen Lines and Debug non-rectangular clips > Draw in blue and then take a screenshot after experiencing it. If you notice the blue overlay during the effect try to get a screenshot while it's blue. Let me know the device and your settings (scroll effect, drawer as vertical or horizontal, animation/scroll speed).
[Nova Launcher] MattyDip:
The new options to personalize the unreat icons are wonderful. Thanks.
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Thanks Kevin. Will do it. Great work. Perhaps you can add 1-2 new app drawer opening animations too in a next beta..

All in all still the best launcher for Android. Ever.

Remember the days with stock gingerbread launcher lol. Or golauncher and so on.. They seem so middleage by now..

Keep it up. Thanks!

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[Nova Launcher] cammel:
Hi [MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION] thanks a lot for this latest update!! New additions are really awesome!!!

but... (there's always a but...)

I'm still experiencing some apps (games in particular) that dissappear from my games folder after reboot... It's been happening since 2.1.1 update. If I install 2.1 version of nova launcher it works great, and I have no apps disappearing from the games folder after reboot.

If you need me to do something to help you fix this like get you a logcat or something please let me know!

Anyway, thanks a lot for all your great work!!

Oh, by the way, I'm running the leaked 4.2.2 stock samsung firmware update on my international galaxy s3 (GT-I9300).

THANKS!

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Nova Launcher] iamnotkurtcobain:
Definitely some app drawer lags here and there (when opening). Just an info. No complaint ;).

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[Nova Launcher] hawkwind212:
OMG, I've been waiting for the ability to customize dock background in NOVA launcher, and it's finally here in 2.2 beta. So far I'm only able to use the Apex dock background package, and the ones that come with the icon packs. This new beta version is like that mofra monster in godzilla movie, it's just peaking its head out of the coocon, but when it gets out, watch out for the beast. This launcher is demonstrating that the developer is listening and taking the best ideas to build one heck of launcher that's going to give other launchers run for their money. A new screen transition effect is also added call "throw." I have to tinker with this thing some more to see what it really can do.

Power by Slimbean, send from my Pantech Burst withTapatalk HD.
[Nova Launcher] bozzykid:
Is this why the Google Now widget doesn't auto update on Nova but does on the stock 4.3 launcher? I temporarily had to switch back to the Nexus 4 stock launcher since my upgrade to Android 4.3 because of this issue.
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
+1. Nice work!
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
There's already an option to increase the number of docks, and make them scrollable... Dock gestures are available as well.
[Nova Launcher] stonew5082:
Thank you so much for dock backgrounds!
[Nova Launcher] Nucleotide:
Perhaps you should actually install the launcher and check the settings. It wouldn't take you long to find these options - options that have been included for a LONG time now!
[Nova Launcher] kayovas:
Popup widget seems to have much more customization options and it has, but there is a huge disadvantage: Popup create only widget shortcut and I have to put two icon for one app: one for the the app + second for popup widget = two icons of same application. :( I need "shutter" that combine those two action: starts the application and popup widget.

Yes, this is work and do the same thing like covers. More tricky than covers but it works for me. Thank You! (The marker for folder with "cover" is missing, but it's O.K.)

The search options still missing ("actionbar" and search in appdrower).
[Nova Launcher] JRJ442:
Love the new transitions and dock backgrounds. Such a great update. :)
[Nova Launcher] Chuck_IV:
Thanks for the notification bubble options, very nice. I love the custom option.

I would like to see the large size be larger tho, more along the size of Samsung's touchwiz. To me, the small is fine but the current large should be medium and the large should be touchwiz size. That's just me tho(I guess I'm just used to the touchwiz size).
[Nova Launcher] decmk:
Thanks for the great new update.

Love the new Scroll effects and Dock background.

Option for Dock background transparency and solid color would be great.
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
Anyone else than me using Nova in 600P mode?

sent from my brick
[Nova Launcher] papete:
+1 Running CM10.1 (4.2.2) on a HTC Sensation
[Nova Launcher] shrewen:
I'm loving the dock background addition, but when i choose free crop mode i can't extend the selection point to the end of the dock picture since its exactly on the edge of the screen (dock picture not fully selected)

Edit: I spoke too soon. it can be done when zoomed out.
[Nova Launcher] BYTeXperience:
[MENTION=2587550]kevin@TeslaCoil[/MENTION] thanks for this wonderfull update.

Right now i have a single concern, for about a year i wait for one single new feature that is present in most of the launchers... Custom Sorting Of Apps on launcher.

On user voice http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...gestions/2887077-custom-sorting-in-app-drawer it's the top voted requested feature so please, it's possible to be implemented? And it's doubled by a second request thread http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...l-rearrangement-of-the-applications-in-the-ap maybe the users really wanna these feature implemented on Nova Launcher as prime option or not.

Don't get me wrong i appreciate Nova Launcher (i have buyed the prime version for more than a year ago) and i think is one of the more complete lauchers from the play but it's missing one essencial thing CUSTOM SORTING OF APPS on drawer like on Xperia Launcher, TouchWiz, etc.
[Nova Launcher] kayovas:
I find a simple way to combine "shutter" with application icon. But there is a problem: no swipe-able indicator for icons.

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...estions/4010787-swipe-able-indicator-for-icon
[Nova Launcher] Apocalypse~:
In the edit menu of the icon, say Gmail, choose 'swipe action'. Go to shortcut tab. Choose popup widget and voila, choose/create gmail widget*. Now, you can click on the icon to open the app and swipe up to open the widget. (*For some reason, it doesn't work that well with gmail for me. EDIT: its working fine atm, though)

But yes, other two things are missing. Although you can use a third party app like swapps, if you really really need that app drawer like feel...

Cheers.
[Nova Launcher] ipred:
Great update for the greatest launcher ! :good:

There is only one major thing left for me : Οption of selecting different wallpaper for each home screen like Buzz launcher Please vote here if you also want this feature :

http://feedback.novalauncher.com/fo...-requests/suggestions/2514326-multi-wallpaper
[Nova Launcher] Apocalypse~:
That too can be achieved by a third party app like multi live wallpaper. But I understand the sentiment. :P
[Nova Launcher] ipred:
Ι know this but multipicture live wallpaper doesn't scroll so smoothly.I have done something else that is a little bit complicated :

a) I measured the maximum area that a widget can cover in my homescreen ( my resolution is 720x1280 minus the dock minus the notification bar = 720x1092 pixels left )

b) I crop the wallpapers i want to 720x1092 resolution

c) I place a zooper widget and in it's options i set bitmap image ( i load the cropped wallpaper ) and "disable" in tap options.

d) I enlarge the widget so it occupies the whole space between the notification bar and the dock.

e) I enable in Nova the overlap option of widgets so the zooper widget ( the wallpaper in this case ) can go under the other widgets.

f) I make a wallpaper with layered dock ( with the new update of Nova this will be unnecessary ) in order to match with the zopper wallpapers.

So i make this whole procedure in order to have different wallpaper for each homescreen with smooth scrolling ( not like multipicture live wallpaper) and so you can understand why i want this feature of Nova so badly!:p
[Nova Launcher] Apocalypse~:
Ah yes. Multi live wallpaper isn't very consistent. I used to use desktop visualizer to make widgets taking full size of the screen. But yeah, if he could implement that, it would be awesome for theming etc.
[Nova Launcher] kwakjun0:
new application icon add error occured.

I used 2.2 beta1.

but,when google play new app installed, new icon is not add...

conferm.please.
[Nova Launcher] decmk:
Same here.
[Nova Launcher] andyr354:
Same here. Sort of frustrating. Have to remember what I loaded and not forget :silly:
[Nova Launcher] Apocalypse~:
New icon is not added to what? Desktop shortcut or in the app drawer? It adds in the app drawer fine on nexus 4, android 4 3.

PS. Love the new 'wipe' scroll animation.
[Nova Launcher] coolnsmart:
Thanxx
[Nova Launcher] Xphoid:
+1

That's one thing that my rom users also demand from me... But since I can't do anything about it... Hope it will be included in the near future... Tough I insist and love to use Nova as default in my rom...

SwiftKeyed from S4!
[Nova Launcher] cmoG530:
Wipe is awesome, but zoom fade is so trippy.lol (not in a bad way).
[Nova Launcher] carlos67:
Absolutely no lag here. Just as smooth as stable version before the update. Running 4.2.2 Viper Rom on HTC One.

Thanks you for the excellent update Kevin. Loving the new eye candy especially the dock backgrounds and "wipe" scroll effect.

You da man. :good:
[Nova Launcher] abatt:
Transperancy notification bar work on Desire X. Great. Cool update.
[Nova Launcher] Corvo007:
Those new scroll effects are available only on prime version or..?
[Nova Launcher] decmk:
Prime
[Nova Launcher] qu3becker:
It works for me after I went in the settings and toggle the feature off and on.

Otherwise, no issue for me on my Nexus 4 stock android 4.3 with root access. Like the new scroll effects. Good job!
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
Someone running Nova on ParanoidAndroid (or another ROM allowing res/DPI adjustment)?
[Nova Launcher] JRJ442:
Yes I am. Running it on Rootbox, it has PA's Hybrid built in
[Nova Launcher] JustArchi:
If you're talking only about simple density change then yes, it works great.
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
Would you have the time to try the following:

Set Nova to 600 P (doesn't matter how much DPI)

Enable Infinite Scroll

Scroll from last to first homescreen (or vice versa)

For me, the wallpaper 'jumps' a few pixels left or right after finishing the animation. If you have scroll indicator enabled, that 'jump' happens the same time the indicator returns to first/last position.

It seems to happen only in 600P in portrait orientation regardless of wallpaper scroll mode (except for 'off', of course) or transition effects.

I know that this mode may not be officially supported, but this issue bugs me more than it otherwise would...

P.S. In 2.2, there's a strange stripe just under the statusbar that's seen when the drawer is shown.
[Nova Launcher] neerajvd:
I know exactly what you mean. Coz i had noticed the 'jump' on the 720P mode too.. But didn't report before as this may not be officially supported.

P.S. The two panel Nova settings in 720P look awesome
[Nova Launcher] JRJ442:
Yeah, I have the same jump issue when I change it to those settings too. I normally use 360p and 290 DPI on User and System apps, and a live wallpaper too. The stripe you're referring to, that's probably because of a difference in DPI with system and user apps. What's the DPI you have on both of those? I make those the exactly the same under Interface-> Global Apps and there isn't a bar there at the top. I think if you make System and User apps close to the same, it will disappear. I've had that when I was tinkering with DPI and other apps before, so that isn't a Nova issue I don't think
[Nova Launcher] Dudebowski:
Once again, thank you dev, LOVE the dock background mods. way above and beyond what I imagined when I asked if it were possible. The New animations are bad@$$ too. You rock buddy.

Edit: would be really cool to add ability to set an alpha filter for the background of the desktop, so as to darken bright colored (live) wallpapers. Helps readability of widgets with clear background containing text.

sent from the mobile thing
[Nova Launcher] zetsumeikuro:
I'm still getting the blank widget previews in the app drawer. I have agressive desktop enabled, stock DPI running latest CM 10.1 nightly on Verizon GS3 .
[Nova Launcher] djsolidsnake86:
Using go weather widget there are some graphic glitch in the widget
[Nova Launcher] Conte Mascetti:
HELL YEEEEEAH!! :good: :D
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
On a Pantech burst, unrooted, with Android 4.04 (I believe)...

Everything looks great. On restart, folders now keep all of their icons (so far). No widget issues. No lag (in fact, it seems smoother... Was memory / processor use optimized?).

I don't use multiple screens or a dock. I did test them out and they seem perfectly functional. Very cool new transitions, btw. :)

Thanks for the great update. Will report any problems, should I find them.

Sent from my TRS-80
[Nova Launcher] :
Last beta is great:eek:
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
I haven't changed anything, it was okay before 2.2.

This is how my app drawer looks with 2.2. I've played around before to match the app drawer's transparency to that of the status bar. They were flush before, so I assume that it's something changed in Nova 2.2 that brought this.

P.S. 220 DPI / 600P seems to make that stripe go away. I was using 225 DPI or higher.
[Nova Launcher] PapaWangsta:
For some strange reasons, the home screen icons sometimes shrinks???
[Nova Launcher] Xphoid:
+1

And transparent notification bar also sometimes returns to default need to enable transparency again...

SwiftKeyed from S4!
[Nova Launcher] nxferenc:
Please add ability to change the menu on the top right corner in drawer to play store icon. Like in stock android launcher.
[Nova Launcher] killchain:
It better be customizable with any action.
[Nova Launcher] MBurns2:
Sometimes i have a small lag (2 sec) when i press the home button.. Hope that they will solve this then this launcher will be perfect
[Nova Launcher] benrees21:
Little bug I noticed on latest beta. Press recent button on home screen then press back and then press app drawer button. The dock stays visible behind the icons for a second and also any widgets you have on the home screen stay visible. I have the app drawer set to to full transparency. Also happens if your in an app and press home then app drawer.
[Nova Launcher] k3v0:
Haven't found any bugs in the latest beta. Everything is fast fluid and smooth. I like the wipe scroll effect; I can make my screen appear as if only a couple elements change if I duplicate some widgets and icons on multiple screens. Dock background is nice. This update is usual high quality update that we've come to expect (and take for granted).

On August 29th at 02:14 my Note2 will become self-aware.
[Nova Launcher] ipred:
I agree with all that you ve said.No bug found, the wipe* effect is excellent and also the option of dock background very useful for those who don't know how to create a layer over a photo.:good:

*on the other hand the "Glass" effect cannot be compared with the amazing glass effect that Vire launcher has and the "Fade effect" is not as good for my taste as the default simple fade effect of Buzz launcher.

Nice update overall for the best launcher in the market even though it doesn't offer us the choice of different wallpaper on each home screen:good:
[Nova Launcher] andyr354:
I can't find the dock background option?
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
Dock settings » Dock style
[Nova Launcher] pcarvalho:
hi! i use nova launcher for a while now... one of the greats... congrats 2 its makers :)

since it in beta phase...

id like 2 ask how hard is it to implement element pin and to make a simple fade in fade out transition effect (i use zoom one now or slide)

id also like a super fast transition that is a simple click and page changes imediatly no effects no nothing

i think those make room for greater themes

one more thing is up and down pages... easy to implement? would be like a sub-page of some sort

anyway i might just be asking same things, i must confess i didnt read this thread as i dont have the time so if all those have been answered please forgive me :)

thanks for all ur work

cheers
[Nova Launcher] andreivassaliev:
[BUG] Galaxy S2 GT-I9100

Some apps stored inside a folder in the drawer are duplicated outside of their respective folders after each reboot.

Moreover, that's not affect all apps but only some of them (randomly it seems). It's really annoying :(

This bug was introduced since 2.1.1 and is partially fixed since apps disappears no more from folders. So that's a good first step. But apps are still duplicated outside folders.

New features are quite cool, but please fix this long-date bug while we are in beta.

Edit: i tried to clear Nova cache without any success, the bug remains again and again
[Nova Launcher] RedsonRising:
Runs smooth. Apps have not been disappearing any more. Like the wipe effect.
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
What about turning off animations? It sounds as if that is what you're asking for.
[Nova Launcher] ATerNoX:
+1 Power control widget seems to have this issue too, it works at first but then if you switch bluetooth on/off it doens't show the action on the widget.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
As I've posted before guys, these issues are not necessarily related to Nova. Since the latest beta is built on the API 18 platform, it is up to date with 4.3...Some of these apps and widgets may not have been updated yet, which means the API conflicts are causing problems. I believe Google Keep is a known issue (I saw a workaround somewhere, and I'll look for it, so I can post it here), but other apps and their widgets may be hit or miss. APW works fine for me, and I don't use any other widgets, so I can't speak on every app, but please, if you haven't yet, also bring these issues to the attention of those app's developers. The app may just need an update to work properly again. :thumbup:
[Nova Launcher] californicated:
Why does Nova (also Apex..) cut app names in the app drawer into two lines, while they fit perfectly using the android stock launcher? It doesn't look to good when there is a single letter in the last line
[Nova Launcher] ezio84:
I tried now, on my Nexus 4 (stock rooted and latest beta of Nova) Google Keep widget is working good (changes made from the desktop version are synced).

The Google Calendar one also works good.
[Nova Launcher] makes2068:
Setting folders rows and colums

Got the propble, that nova opens folders in a way that i can´t understand.

Sometimes 3 rows, sometimes 4 rows, sometimes 5 rows...

Couldn´t find any setting for this. I would like to set this on my own.

Any suggestions?
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I believe that the number of apps per folder is infinite in Nova. The grid will resize based on how many apps you have in each. The stock launcher (AOSP) does this as well. I've increased the number of apps per folder from 16 to 20, and the grid from 4x4 to 4x5, and each folder will resize as needed... So it's really just a standard Android feature.
[Nova Launcher] makes2068:
Where is that option in the nova launcher?

...I've increased the number of apps per folder from 16 to 20, and the grid from 4x4 to 4x5, and each folder will resize as needed..
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
The option isn't there...it's an xml edit that has to be made to the apk itself. I used that method to modify the stock launcher for my ROM, but Nova is my go-to launcher. The same edit could be made to Nova, I assume, but I've seen no reason to do so.
[Nova Launcher] andreivassaliev:
[Bug v2.2beta1]

When an app is installed, no shortcut is added on the mobile desktop (but only in drawer)
[Nova Launcher] mrdoug:
Do you have auto add shortcuts set, under the new apps menu page in nova settings?

It works for me, however, the button to 'move to another page if this page is full' does not work. App is auto parked right on top of a previous app.

Not a feature I use, though... Didn't notice until I tested the auto add. :)

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