[GUIDE] Nova Launcher

[Javier P]

Thanks - I'll give that workaround a try. Can maybe use it to reconstruct a grid like the old one. I'm looking at reducing the number of home screens on the tablet anyway, but it's quite useful to have a different screen for each function (mail, video, radio/music, games etc).

Welcome! If you create a folder with Nova you can have a 3x3 grid similar to the one you're talking about.

 

[travishand]

I just received my Galaxy S6 and I no longer have the option for Home Screens under the Desktop selection. Big problem as it only allows me on home screen. HELP!

 

[DNHill]

Welcome! If you create a folder with Nova you can have a 3x3 grid similar to the one you're talking about.

Yep, works fine (although Simple Text is a bit of a pain to use, but got it set up). I've jettisoned a screen and replaced the app drawer icon in my dock with the folder (using the app draw icon I moved out to fill the 9th part of the 3x3 grid). Would still be nice if we can have the built-in grid back though, either as a switchable replacement for the scrolling overview, or perhaps an additional button at the bottom of it alongside the wallpaper/widgets/settings ones. But the folder work-around will certainly do for now as a replacement.

Given your comment about hearing a lot of complaints about this I presume you're a dev or similar involved with Nova? Have to say aside from this little niggle it's one of the nicest apps on my tablet and a must-have.

 

[Javier P]

Glad it worked! No, I'm not a Nova dev, just a big fan

With Simple Text the best thing is if you create your own model, so anytime you use it you don't have to define your preferences.

 

[Javier P]

I just received my Galaxy S6 and I no longer have the option for Home Screens under the Desktop selection. Big problem as it only allows me on home screen. HELP!

After the latest update you have to press & hold on your homescreen and then you can see the screens overview.

 

[JoeBtfsplk]

Great guide. I want to copy a couple specific TouchWiz folders to my Nova pages. Is there a way to do that?

 

[dianehelen]

I just had to do a factory reset of my Note 10.1 2014

I LOVE Nova, and of course re set it up on the freshly reset Note

One small issue, that I cant seem to figure out, when I choose my wallpaper, it puts it on my screen , with like a white dotted line , almost looks like stitching, around the image. Any idea how to correct this, so I JUST see my image and no white dotted/stitch line?

Here is what I see:


Thanks
Diane

 

[cynindesign]

That's one of the good things about backing up Nova settings and store them elsewhere as there are so many tweaks/features you can choose from. Those are apps scattered all over the place instead of in your app drawer, you can also put your favorite ones in the doc area...but I could be wrong, you need to have the dock feature turned on and a white icon w/ dots should be in the center....when you tap that all your icons show up...you can also determine which you want to hide like wallpapers, etc in the app/widget/drawer settings...If I can figure it out, I'll attach 2 examples from my Note 5 phone

 

[ChromeJob]

I just had to do a factory reset of my Note 10.1 2014

I LOVE Nova, and of course re set it up on the freshly reset Note

One small issue, that I cant seem to figure out, when I choose my wallpaper, it puts it on my screen , with like a white dotted line , almost looks like stitching, around the image. Any idea how to correct this, so I JUST see my image and no white dotted/stitch line?

Here is what I see:
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Thanks
Diane

On my phone, I see a dotted line in the center. There's an icon above to turn it on and off. I believe it's a guide to show you now much your desktop will show on a particular screen, or how much will be displayed on a particular home screen (e.g. my phone's home screen).