Current Version: 3.0.1beta2
Requires Android: 4.0 and up
Category: Personalization
v3.0.1beta2 update:
<b>Ok, Google</b> – Use Google’s voice hotword from within
Nova Launcher. Requires Jellybean and a device/locale Google
supports for hotword.
<b>Subgrid
positioning</b> – More flexible layouts by snapping items halfway through the grid
<b>Dynamica Calendar Icons</b> – Supports Today Calendar’s Dynamic Calendar Icon, also supported by some icon themes such as Domo or KEX
<b>Color options</b> icon labels, tabs, backgrounds
CM Theme Engine themes may need to be disabled before update to prevent FC
Overview:
The highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement
Accept no substitues! Nova Launcher is the original and most polished customizable launcher for modern Android
Nova Launcher replaces your
home screen with one you control and can customize. Change icon themes, colors, layouts, animations and more.
Reviewers love Nova Launcher and you will too
For my money, Nova Launcher is the best of the AOSP-style launchers available in Android. –Android Police
Nova Launcher has some very capable hands behind it –Phandroid
Our
favorite is Nova Launcher, which strikes a great perfect balance
between incredible performance and high customizability without getting
too gimmicky and difficult to use –Lifehacker
Chock full of features you won’t find in the stock launcher, and comes highly recommended –Android Central
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Ok, Google – Use Google Search’s hotword right from the home screen, just say the words Ok, Google.
Note: Google does not support all devices or locales yet. This limitaiton applies to Nova Launcher as well.
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Color Theme – Set the highlight accent color for the launcher
Also individual Color controls for labels, folders, unread count badges, drawer tabs and background
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Icon Themes – Find thousands of icon themes for Nova Launcher on the Play Store
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Subgrid positioning
– Much greater control than standard launchers, Nova Launcher allows
you to snap icons or widgets half way through the desktop grid cells
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Customize App Drawer – Custom tabs, Vertical or Horizontal scrolling, Custom effects
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Infinite scroll – Never far from your favorite page, loop through the desktop or drawer continously
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Backup/Restore – Sophisticated backup/restore system allowing you to backup your desktop layout and launcher settings
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Scrollable Dock – Create multiple docks and scroll between them
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Widgets in dock – Place any widget in your dock, such as a 4×1
music player widget
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Import Layout
– No need to rebuild your desktop from scratch, Nova Launcher can
import from most popular launchers. Including the one that came with
your phone.
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Fast – Nova Launcher is highly optimized to do
it’s work quickly and quietly, keeping the animations smooth and letting
you use your phone as fast as you can move your fingers.
Nova Launcher Prime
Unlock the following extras by purchasing Nova Launcher Prime
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Gestures – Swipe, pinch, double tap and more on the home screen to open your favorite apps
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Unread Counts – Never miss a message. Unread count badges for Hangouts, SMS, Gmail and more using the TeslaUnread plugin
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Custom Drawer Groups – Create new tabs or folders in the app drawer
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Hide Apps – Keep a clean app drawer by hiding never used apps
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Icon Swipes – Set custom actions for swiping on app shortcuts or folders
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More scroll effects – Such as Wipe, Accordion, and Throw
