We recommend that you only use Nova 7 backups on Nova 7 and Nova 8 backups on Nova 8. This is due to the fact that there are some pretty big changes between Nova 7 and Nova 8 and this helps prevent any serious issues with your setup by not mixing backups from the two versions.
Yes. The Google Discover page found in Pixel Launcher can easily be recreated in Nova Launcher with our companion tool. This requires a separate installation via sideloading, as the app isn't available in the Google Play Store.
Before installing the Nova Google Companion App, you'll need to be running Android 5.0 or above, as well as Nova Launcher 5.3 or above. The Infinite Scroll feature found in Nova Settings -> Home screen -> Scroll must also be disabled.
Yes. Drag one icon on top of another to create a folder on the home screen. Alternatively, you can drag folders directly out of the app drawer. You might need to ensure you have the Nova Settings -> Home Screen -> Advanced -> Overlap When Placing disabled.
Disable the shortcut for Nova in your phone's accessibility settings. Make sure you don't disable the accessibility service itself though or else things like locking the screen and notification badges likely won't work.
Nova Settings -> Style(icon at the bottom right) -> Home Screen -> Text. Within this section, there are numerous different options that you can change to get various colors of labels that you might want or need.
This isn't up to Nova Launcher, or any 3rd party launcher, but up to the system. If your system does not allow you to enable gesture navigation when using a 3rd party launcher, unfortunately there is nothing Nova Launcher can do about that. Most Android 11 or newer devices do allow using gesture navigation with 3rd party launchers, however sometimes there are bugs or behavior differences between gesture navigation when using their launcher versus another one. Unfortunately this is not something Nova Launcher, or any 3rd party launcher, can change, it is dependent on the system, Google and your device manufacturer.
First, long-press on the home screen and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access "Widgets." Then Nova Actions -> App Drawer. This will add an app drawer button to the home screen which you can then place in the dock.
Keep in mind, however, that this is meant to be an organizational tool and not a way to globally hide apps. Any hidden apps will still show up on the home screen and in search. If you want to completely hide an app, you'll need to use a third-party tool as this isn't something Nova Launcher can do.
Nova Settings -> Style(icon at the bottom right) -> App Drawer -> Text. Within this section, there are numerous different options that you can change to get various colors of labels that you might want or need.
Yes. We'll need your receipt for the original Nova Prime purchase, as well as the exact email for the new account. You should be able to find your original Nova Prime receipt in Google Pay if you have it set up.
Once you've found the original receipt, use Nova Settings -> Contact Support to send a copy of the receipt or the GPA ID# of the purchase and the new account email address. From there, we'll help transfer your Prime account over.
Before we can provide a refund, we'll need the receipt from your Prime purchase or the GPA ID# of the purchase that is found on the receipt Google emailed you when you purchased the app, or you can oftentimes find this info in Google Pay -> Activity. It's worth noting that we're unable to provide a refund if you purchased Nova Prime more than 30 days ago.
With the proper info in hand, please use Nova Settings -> Contact Support or send an email directly to contact Nova Support with the subject "I'd like to request a refund." Attach your proof of purchase along with the refund request. Once we've processed the refund, the Nova Prime license will be invalidated.
We offer the ability to have a direct license which allows you to use Nova Prime without having to install the Nova Prime APK. This does still require you to purchase Nova Prime from the Google Play Store.You can use Nova Settings -> Contact Support and send us an email and either attach a copy of the Google Play Store receipt you got when you purchased Nova Prime or the GPA ID# of the purchase as well as the email address in which you used to make the purchase with. If you don't have either of those, you can always contact the Google Play Store support and they can often provide that information for you.Please do not attach other images such as screenshots of the purchase history from the Google Play Store or a screenshot of Nova Settings showing Nova Launcher Prime as those will not be accepted as proof of purchase.
If your device supports turning the display off by double tapping, you can double tap the notification bar at the top of the screen to execute this feature. Alternatively, can you set a custom gesture to do the same thing in Nova Settings -> Gestures & inputs.Please Note: Double tapping of the notification bar isn't supported by most device OEM's and is more of a custom ROM feature.
First, enable Developer Mode on your phone, then enable USB debugging and Bug Report Shortcut. If you're not sure how to do that, head here for full instructions (Note: the process may vary slightly depending on which version of Android you're phone is running). With that set up, hold the power button and select "Take a Bug Report" the next time your phone crashes.
You certainly can! To become a beta tester just opt-in to the beta channel. Please note, there are times that Nova beta versions will be available, but they won't be in the Play Store. If you wish to stay updated on releases prior to the Play Store, we recommend you join our official Discord server here: Nova Launcher Discord
Nova, nor and other 3rd party launcher, has any access to the recent apps screen in any way. That's all up to your device OEM and Android and the recent apps screen is tied to the stock launcher of your device. You will experience these issues in all 3rd party launchers, not your stock launcher and not just specifically Nova. You will need to contact your device OEM directly with any issues regarding the recent apps screen.
You can get in touch through Nova Settings -> Contact Support or sending an email directly to(sup...@novalauncher.com). We ask that you only use the direct email method if you can't get into Nova Settings itself to use the Contact Support method. If you're having a specific issue, using the Contact support button in the app will provide us with detailed information that will help.
Our smartphones have become the nexus of our digital, always-online lives. They store our family photos, help us do our banking at all hours of the day, stand in for our computers to get emails replied to, and provide weather forecasts. It's not hyperbole to say that our smartphones represent who we are as a person, intermingling our personal and professional lives in one internet-connected, cloud-connected device.
One single passcode, biometric lock, or password isn't enough to protect your most delicate photos, videos, or other digital files that live on your smartphone. Even if your photos are password protected, that doesn't stop an attacker from getting into your account and seeing all of your photos, as happened in one of the most publicized hacks of iCloud. Using a file locker app will secure any images, videos, text files, or audio recordings behind another layer of security; either a pin code, a pattern, a password, or biometric locks.
Even if you trust the person you hand your smartphone to when they ask to see pics of your kids or pet, nothing stops them from scrolling through the rest of the camera roll. Locking photos and videos is only one use of file-locking apps, which have grown in scope over time to encompass a wide range of security features. Some can disguise the app icon as another app, which is handy if someone recognizes the photo-hiding app. Notes and text files can be securely locked for the information you wouldn't want anyone snooping to find. Things like bank details or credit card information could also be locked behind a pin code, although we recommend you securely store sensitive information like that inside a password manager.
Most Android phones come with Google apps preinstalled, which provide all the tools to hide photos, videos, and files from prying eyes. These inbuilt tools are simple to use but don't have the additional features of third-party file, photo, or video-hiding apps.
The pin code or pattern you created when setting up your Safe Folder will unlock your hidden files. Google says that if you reset your Safe Folder, all the contents will be lost, so ensure you save them in another folder first.
Hide Photos, Video and App Loc (formerly Hide It Pro) is a fully-featured locker app that can hide photos, videos, files, and apps from your Android phone. The app even disguises itself as a fully-working audio manager to control the various volumes on your device. Files, photos, and videos are all encrypted when hidden and can be backed up to your Google Drive for even more peace of mind.
Vaulty lets you hide photos, videos, and now files (in beta) from anyone's eyes but yours behind pin- or biometrically-locked folders. It links to Google Drive to back up your secured folders, so you don't lose your valuable data, even if your device is lost or stolen. It can be disguised as a calculator or a stock price lookup app. Take pictures of your important documents like your driver's license, birth certificate, or deeds, and lock them behind encryption. Decoy vaults are also possible, so you can let your friends think you unlocked your secrets for them. The UI is dated, and some elements didn't line up correctly on our test device.
LockMyPix encrypts the photos, videos, or documents you add to the app with AES encryption. You can disguise it as many other app types, including a calculator, a radio app, a timer, a calendar, a notepad, a system manager, a torch, a message, or a photo app. This is locked behind the subscription, as is the ability to lock unlimited files. Without paying, the app limits you to 50 encrypted and protected files, photos, or videos. All of the premium features are locked behind the paywall, from biometric unlocks, fake vaults, the ability to use SD-card storage, and the ability to take pictures of any intruders.
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