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[Nova Launcher] carlo67:
import desktop layout from another launcher

I have Apex Launcher pro

the import desktop doesn't work with apex launcher.

why?
[Nova Launcher] Cor-master:
Import isn't showing Holo Launcher hd.
[Nova Launcher] 762x51:
The new beta seems a bit it more laggy in home screen transitions and switching between app groups in the drawer. Happens on both my Nexus 7 and my SGS3. Beta 6 was smooth as can be.
[Nova Launcher] blk_jack:
Beta7 is still laggy compared to 1.2.2 on ICS for me. Would be interested in knowing what was added from the JB launcher code that's causing lag.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Sheesh...there's no pleasing some people. While we're waiting for an update, everyone's claiming that development is dead...an update comes, and people are complaining about features that aren't even mentioned in the change log; talk about a lose-lose situation.

Guys, I'm sure the Import feature will be implemented/fixed at some point...until then, just take the 10 minutes to set your launcher up again. :D
[Nova Launcher] shaanp1621:
No lag here. Beta 7 is actually better for me. I'm running JB.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nova Launcher] acidsoul47:
Awesome launcher, grabbed prime instantly!
[Nova Launcher] BennyBlu:
I've been looking at it for a while, I think I will make the plunge
[Nova Launcher] nikulogical:
New beta is great. Seems to fixed that wallpaper scrolling lag for me.
[Nova Launcher] AllAboutAndroids:
Hey Kevin, I noticed with the latest update of the Beta channel 1.3.7, each time I access the Nova Settings it says "Unfortunately Nova Launcher has stopped"
[Nova Launcher] catman51:
Same here, unusable.
[Nova Launcher] oddspec:
Same here +1
[Nova Launcher] tyraelasd:
What about new screen transitions ? Its been a while since we had the last update in regard to that.
[Nova Launcher] WinDroidGuy:
Happens to me also, this is unfortunate and I can't use the launcher now :(
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Guys, betas have bugs and problems sometimes... if you're having issues, just uninstall Nova, and download it again from the Play Store. You'll be back on the market version, but you'll have your launcher back. :)
[Nova Launcher] stbxxl:
Beta 7 runs nicely on my Gnex sporting JB 4.1.1. No issues.
[Nova Launcher] Ellingsoc:
Beta 7 tablet scroll setting shows a bit of next Window see bottom right of screen shot
[Nova Launcher] OSully:
Feels smoother on b7. Hoping I can go back and try CM10 again and not have stuttering and lag with the app drawer open and close.
[Nova Launcher] countryteazer:
Same problem here. Otherwise I noticed some great improvements.
[Nova Launcher] HaPe1968:
I have also the FC if trying to enter the settings.

Details:

I am using the rom paranoidandroid (latest) on a Nexus7 in Tablet mode.

If I choose 720px mode, the Nova settings produces FC. If i get back to 360px mode, no FC.

Second effect if i use 720px mode:

If I go to drawer and then back, the home screen is empty and i have to swipe once to get the homescreen filled.

In 360x mode, no problem.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
This would appear to be a ROM issue then, and not a launcher issue. If the N7 is 360px by default, changing it to 720px could cause issues with many applications. I'm sure Kevin will address it, since the N7 is such a popular device. :)

----------------------------------------------------

Just some "words of wisdom" for everyone running non-stock densities, configurations, etc though...Kevin is not obligated to code the launcher to support specific ROMs or UI mods at all. Some ROM devs (I'm thinking of PA specifically) make off the wall changes (tablet/hybrid UI) to their work. Kevin can't possibly be expected to keep up with things like this; Nova is based off of the stock JB launcher, and as such, may/may not work with certain ROMs. Any of the pure AOSP-based builds, should have no problems running this, but when new pixel densities, UI, or Framework modifications are introduced, all bets are off. If Nova doesn't work on your ROM, you may have to change ROMs...it's a bit unfortunate, but like I said, we can't expect Kevin to do anything other than provide support for bone-stock and pure AOSP-based devices.

/soap box :p
[Nova Launcher] HaPe1968:
You are completly right. I do not expect Kevin to do special things for PA.

But perhaps my error description delivers him the idea why some people have in the moment problems with opening the settings page. Perhaps it always happens if the settings should appear in tablet mode (splitted view). The other people mentioning the problem didnt say something about phone and screen resolution. So my description of different behaviour in tablet and phone mode may show him quickly the reason.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
I completely agree with you. I apologize if the second part of my post seemed to be directly aimed at you...I assure you it wasn't. Your post simply brought the issue of screen resolution, etc to my mind. I only meant to make a generalized comment...I didn't intend to insult you (or anyone else) at all. I just assumed that if you have this problem with PA, that others may as well. Your post was completely reasonable, and logical, but others in the thread haven't displayed the same kind of decorum; they expect Kevin to accommodate their every wish, because they consider themselves "shareholders" in Kevin's "company"...I was really trying to address those people, before someone posts something out of line.

Again, I apologize if I offended you, and also for any misunderstanding... that wasn't my intention. :)
[Nova Launcher] HaPe1968:
no problem at all with your post.

Being a software developer,too. So I know it is nice to have as much information about a problem as you can get.

I really like customer infos like "Does not work, please fix!!!" :cool:
[Nova Launcher] spaeter:
Same problem for me. Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus running stock ICS 4.0.4

Uninstall beta version and turn back on the play store version.
[Nova Launcher] rgawenda:
Runs perfectly on Sensation under CM10
[Nova Launcher] impulse101:
Umm no. I am getting the same exact issue with stock density on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 so the new beta doesn't work with any tablets
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
Just had my first launcher redraw since upgrading my phone to the S3 - home-button to come out of draw something and it took 2/3 seconds to display the home screen.

Other than that, it's smooth as silk and flawless with no FC with settings - I'm on stock samsuck ICS rom for now, so it probably is a rom-specific bug
[Nova Launcher] mcbyte_it:
Just updated from the stable build to the latest beta (7), and now I can't get into the nova launcher settings, this will cause a fc... How can I fix it? I don't want to reset everything
[Nova Launcher] rickdesantis:
Latest beta isn't working on my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0" (stock) too. The previous one was working perfectly, going back to that!

BTW, could you please do something about the font size? It is really hardly readable on this device :(
[Nova Launcher] Turist:
I have just realized that the guy behind this launcher is the same as behind widget locker... yep, i`m that fast :)

There is a nice theme out there - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dcombl.theme.icsjbgraphene

what bothers me is that there is search available when selecting icon from this pack via widget locker and there is no search option when using the same icon pack fron nova. could it be fixed? please :)
[Nova Launcher] pappschlumpf:
On Galaxy Note, PA 2.13, 720px, settings fc using beta 7, back to 6.

Gesendet von meinem GT-N7000 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nova Launcher] Po0yAn:
I know that Nova is merged with jb stock launcher, but does it natively support project butter? Can somebody enlighten me about this matter?thanks.

NeXusS i9020T - ParanoidAndroid 2.+ - Air Kernel r1

NeXus7 - ParanoidAndroid 2.13 - faux kernel
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Works perfectly fine on my A500 and my original SGT, so it does work on tablets...it's just not working on yours. Tablets seem to have been having issues since Nova was first released, so I'm sure things will get fixed...and to be fair, I wasn't referring to tablets in my post...Also, you do realize that tablets have different resolutions and densities, depending on the manufacturer, right? And they certainly have different specs than phones...if you don't want to have these kinds of issues (things not working), I suggest not beta testing any more; there's a perfectly good Stable release available in the Play Store. Like I said in my previous post...betas can/will have issues, and this is a risk you take when you decide to try to run them. :rolleyes:

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What device do you have (I'm on mobile, and I'm not seeing your signature), are you running a custom ROM? We need a few details in order to help out. If you're on a stock device, I don't think there's anything you can do, other than uninstall, reinstall, and hopefully have a backup of your setup available. :o
[Nova Launcher] catman51:
I'm on stock Asus Transformer Prime, 6 works, beta 7 hit settings and it closes the program completely.
[Nova Launcher] countryteazer:
jjhiza, the point of beta testing is to alert developers of what's working and what's not working. For whatever reason, you seem to be taking person offense to people posting some of the problems their having. It goes without saying that beta's can sometimes be problematic. Can folks not post their experiences, good and bad, without you feeling the need to chime in with some kind of educational lesson? It's annoying, dude. I think the majority of people realize they can go back to a previous, working version.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Ok, just a suggestion for everyone having FC issues: please go into the Play Store, and download alogcat. Then, exit the Store, try to open Nova Settings, and when it force closes, open the alogcat app. It should spit out a bunch of stuff, related to what's causing the FC. Use the app to either save or share the log to your device, and then, post it here. Logcats can/do help developers identify problems quickly, and maybe Kevin can isolate what's causing the issues, and get them addressed a little faster. :)

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Look, I agree with you 100%. I don't take offense to anything that's posted, unless it's obviously offensive, and I try not to be rude to people. Being as this is an app thread, and not a development thread though, there are some people that don't understand that they can roll back to the stable release...they panic, and don't know what to do. I was really just trying to be helpful, and thorough in my explanation, nothing more. If that kind of assistance isn't wanted around here...if people just want to complain, without providing specific details, then fine...I'll just keep my mouth shut, and watch people flounder. I'm really trying to help here man, but whatever... :o
[Nova Launcher] ctrlaltdel:
Sorry about the noob question, I would like to try out the latest beta and I bought the prime version from play store, is that the prime app support the beta version? So I just go to settings and download the latest beta and install it over the existing one and I should good to go?

This launcher is great!
[Nova Launcher] scuba156:
Here's the logcat for the settings fc on a nexus 7 running tablet mode. Looks like a null pointer exception.
[Nova Launcher] ethoss:
In all galaxy s3 jb ROMs there is a desktop scrolling bug... shadows and trasparency get strange...

Sent from an awesome Galaxy SIII
[Nova Launcher] truewt:
Go a few pages back, this issue has been noted as a problem with the sammy jb leaks. Apex also had the same issues.

Some of the recent leaks magically fixes the problem for some users but not others. Only solution is to pray you got a miracle flash or for sammy to fix in official jb.
[Nova Launcher] manekineko:
Is there any way to set it so that whenever I unlock my phone, it always goes to my default screen (instead of my last screen)?
[Nova Launcher] WingnutStrikesBack:
When i tap on settings i get an FC.

TF300 CM10
[Nova Launcher] cornelha:
This has been my daily launcher for quite some time now. I absolutely love it. I do have to questions though

When pressing the home button, is the default behaviour to scroll the dock all the way to the left?

What is store in cache? 5mb cache on a device with low internal storage is a bit rough for a launcher, specially when the icons dont add up to that much
[Nova Launcher] bozzykid:
Project Butter doesn't actually exist in JB. It was just an effort to focus on improving the smoothness of the OS. Nova is merging the code from JB so it can potentially be just as smooth as the stock launcher. Project Butter isn't some type of magic sauce hidden in JB but Google just improving efficiency.
[Nova Launcher] jjhiza:
Careful now...educational information is apparently not welcomed in this thread! Lol :p

You're 100% correct though; Project Butter was designed to enable the GPU to take over some of the more intensive actions, that lead to CPU lag and performance degradation. It's a piece of code, not a feature, as many people believe.
[Nova Launcher] jeanne8fr:
FC when trying to open settings on my Acer a200 also.
[Nova Launcher] kingofcomedy:
On my Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N (ICS 4.0.4) and 10.1 (JB 4.1.1) too.
[Nova Launcher] solarus2011:
Works great on my GN but on my Galaxy Tab 8.9 I too get the FC when using settings
[Nova Launcher] kevin@TeslaCoil:
1.3beta8 Sep 19, 2012

Fix Settings FC

Fix tablet scroll effect overlapping pages

Fix FCs

Importer fixes

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

Older Versions:

Previous Beta APK: 1.3beta7 Sep 18, 2012

Latest Stable APK: 1.2.2 Jul 25, 2012
[Nova Launcher] scuba156:
Settings is now accessible

Thank you
[Nova Launcher] mahercs:
Goofy bug I've noticed in the last two betas: After updating, my App Drawer icon disappears from the dock. I can replace it fine, but then I need to customize the icon and swipe gestures every time. It happens when I create a backup and restore, too. Again, not a HUGE deal, just an inconvenience Kevin may want to pay attention to. THX
[Nova Launcher] tyraelasd:
I'm still getting a little bit of lag whenever I scroll to the left from my default home screen. Is anyone else having this issue? I'm on the latest beta off course
[Nova Launcher] catman51:
Thank you, settings on the Tablet are back!
[Nova Launcher] lowsum:
I also experience some lags since a couple of version when JB features has been implemented...lags happen mostly in screen that has big widgets. 1.2.2 for me has the less lag but 1.3 beta 8 is smoother....when there's no lag. I'm confident kevin will sort it out in due time.
[Nova Launcher] nsnsmj:
There's a problem I've noticed for quite a while (don't know which version of Nova I first realized it); sometimes when apps that are in folders receive an update, they are removed from the folder on the desktop. I just noticed this again after I updated Google Maps. Both it and the icon for Navigation were removed from the "Google" folder I have.

Sorry if this has been brought up before.
[Nova Launcher] frenccw:
It happened to me for Maps as well. I'm assuming google changed the shortcut a bit and so Nova detects them as "uninstalled". This happens to me when flashing new rom somethings (especially Gallery & Camera). I don't think this is an issue with Nova though because all other apps seem fine to me
[Nova Launcher] NovaMa:
Noticed a minor issue in Nova 1.3 beta7: dragging one icon onto another in the desktop should create a new folder, but this is not working... the previous icon (the one that is _not_ moved) is moved automatically to another free position in the desktop

Anyhow, keep up the good work!! :good:
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
Works fine for me on 1.3b7 - what ROM are you on? May be related to that...

Swyped from my Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk II
[Nova Launcher] NovaMa:
Do you mean me?

I'm on stock Samsung ROM, 4.0.3 XLPX, Siyah kernel.

:fingers-crossed:
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
I'm on stock Sammy XXELH1 4.0.4... Check to see if you've got any updates, I had one yesterday from XXELF1 4.0.4

Swyped from my Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk II
[Nova Launcher] kam333:
Home screen transition lag finally gone in this beta, now smoother than v1.2.2

Many thanks
[Nova Launcher] mettleh3d:
Nova seems to be taking the most of my battery anybody else?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989
[Nova Launcher] Braneless:
Nope, doesn't even register in my power consumption list.
[Nova Launcher] loukvlav:
I have noticed that too in 1.3b7. I think it was also in b6. I have also seen that in Holo Launcher HD, so I am not sure it is Nova's bug or maybe JB's stock launcher bug (assuming that other launchers are based on the stock one). It works eventually, but sometime it needs effort to do it.
[Nova Launcher] scottjb:
Same here, I don't even see it in my battery list
[Nova Launcher] natezire71:
I'm on beta6, and for whatever reason... I can't install the newest updates. It downloads and everything, but when I am brought to the screen that talks about installing it, I'm given the option to "Cancel" or "Install". I can't click install. I can, however, click Cancel. It makes no sense to me. I've rebooted and everything....
[Nova Launcher] Heffaklump:
And how much have you been playing around with it since down loading, compared to before?

Skickat via min Butler Mr Taptalk
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
Google added that to the stock launcher for 4.1.
[Nova Launcher] Mathias1:
Beta8 brings back the bug with the homescreen indicator showing after overscrolling effect..
[Nova Launcher] ouilsen:
I have the issue of a zoomed wallpaper on my galaxy note 10.1.

I use the latest beta. The labs option of fixing the wallpaper is unavailable.

If you need the device info, please send me your email.
[Nova Launcher] Mr.Prayer:
watching nizerson

Beta 8. 1280x800 Tablet (Ainol Fire, 2xA9, Mali400).

Returning to desktop from app launched from app drawer causes overlaping of launcher screens.

-Add wide widget to a default screen

-Swipe to a screen left from default

-Open app drawer and launch an app

-Press home

You can see that widget bleeding over from default screen.

I posted a video that probably describes the problem better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWUxbv4TUeI

First i start app from desktop to show how it suppose to work.

Then after starting from app drawer and pressing home you can see part of a widget from default screen (0:17).
[Nova Launcher] jamesst20:
Really buggy on my Google Nexus 7.

Wrong scale of google on the right :

Bug on the top left.

With 5 columns :

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] carlo67:
I have the beta 8

the import desktop does work with apex launcher NOW. It went well. but

I have the Rain Alarm Pro

when I select "'other instances " It is not saving the settings on widget.

anyone got recommendations
[Nova Launcher] jamesst20:
If you could fix this asap please :) Also, widget preview in drawer aren't the good size. PS: I'm using Tablet UI patch. (No DPI Change, still 213). I didn't test on the normal UI. Will soon.
[Nova Launcher] NovaMa:
Yes: I actually noticed that moving one icon into another

quickly

activates the "folder" behaviour; otherwise, the old icon is moved away...

I'm currently using beta8, and I'm happy with it.
[Nova Launcher] Frakatchoo:
Using the latests beta.

Each time i'm scrolling page on the desktop for the first time, there a little lag between each screen. After a complete turn of each screens, it's gonna be OK.

So i think it's a buffer/memory problem. How to optimize that ?
[Nova Launcher] DirkStorck:
I have noticed that litle lag too!
[Nova Launcher] enigma1981:
I've noticed an... well it's not a bug, but more of an inconvenience:

If I'm in my "Games" tab in the app drawer, if I run a game then quit out, when I re-open the app drawer, it's on the 'all' tab, but it's still showing the contents of the games tab, I have to switch back to the games tab and back to 'all' to see the rest of my apps.

Not a major issue by a long way, but thought I'd mention it :)

I've recently swapped to this from Apex and I have to admit, it does feel smoother and more fluid...

The reason I swapped was simply the drawer show/hide animation, apex just appears where nova glides up/down nicely - and since I've swapped, I've noticed that everything about it seems better coded :)
[Nova Launcher] jamesst20:
Dont forget my iissue :)
[Nova Launcher] Moh_Jay:
I know you want your issue fixed but constantly pushing your original comment is not going to make kevin work faster.
[Nova Launcher] Staggers:
@Moh_Jay, totally agree

@jamesst20, not to mention that it's rude and annoying, especially since you keep quoting all the images. In a previous message you said you would check to see if the problem occurs on a stock layout, but you haven't updated your post or added a new one to confirm either way. More useful info would go a longer way towards getting the issue sorted.
[Nova Launcher] meangreenie:
Awesome launcher but latest update lags and jerks when scrolling . Went back to beta 6
[Nova Launcher] androidphone2012:
icon size option would be good
[Nova Launcher] ksimilie:
Does anyone know the why the launcher size change on its own? I think its when i go from portrait to landscape. The only way i can get it back to a normal size is by restarting Nova. It gets really annoying.
[Nova Launcher] Stevemeister:
I want to report an issue. Im using cm10 on my Galaxy Note 10.1. The issue is that my homescreen are empty when I switch from the app drawer to the homescreen. The icons and widgets reappeer when I scroll to the left or right. Im using beta 8 and this issue wasnt present in the ICS version of Nova.
[Nova Launcher] Piccles:
How can i stop wallpaper zooming?

Sent from my Gnex
[Nova Launcher] pXel:
Nice job, will try it.
[Nova Launcher] MrLuje:
Hi,

I recently switched to Nova launcher and so far... I love it !

I have an issue with some widgets that are vertically streched.

As you can see, Genie widget takes more space on Nova (which is nice in this case :fingers-crossed:)

But for ColorNotes, the 4 yellow ones at the bottom, it gives weird results...

I tried the "Vertical Margin" options, but it doesn't change the result

Am I missing an option or is this a known issue ?

Thanks
[Nova Launcher] Asikef:
not bad))
[Nova Launcher] pkelly517:
The issue on the Xoom is still there in the beta.

When leaving the app drawer by hitting back or home, the home screen is blank (no icons, widgets) until you swipe.

It's not there in 1.2, and not enough of an irritant to drop the beta.
[Nova Launcher] outcastrc:
Thanks for the quick update to beta 8. Not having settings was frustrating.
[Nova Launcher] dmonzel:
How many rows are you using? I'm on my GNex, 6x6, no dock, with no issues on my bottom row in portrait. I wonder if that has anything to do with it.
[Nova Launcher] mab71:
I think this issue is caused by increasing transparency in the app drawer.... try and reset nova settings to default and see whether it still happens

Sent from my GT-P5100
[Nova Launcher] pkelly517:
Confirmed.

Any transparency gives the problem. Setting it to 0 eliminates the issue.

I wonder why it isn't a problem with my gnex?
[Nova Launcher] ssojyeti2:
I can't seem to get this launcher - nor the app drawer - to run in landscape mode. I have my grid size set to 6x7 which I doubt is the problem. Oh, and yes, my auto-rotate is on in case you're wondering. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated...
[Nova Launcher] 3rdstring:
Nova Setting >> Look & Feel >>Screen Orientation
[Nova Launcher] ssojyeti2:
Thanks!
[Nova Launcher] yahyoh:
latest build is rock stable and freaking smooooooooth , its the smoothest , fastest launcher i've ever used :thumbsup:
[Nova Launcher] randoug:
this launcher keeps getting smoother and smoother!
[Nova Launcher] mahercs:
Not quite sure how one affects the other, but my widgets keep crashing. I'm using Twitter, Facebook, calendar and Reader widgets from Android Pro Widgets and it only started to happen with the latest beta update to Nova.