Android: Nova Launcher Complete Tutorial, Review & Tips
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2021
- What is going on everyone? Leon checkin' in and we are at it again with another video!
In today's video we will be doing a tutorial & review of the Nova Launcher app.
Nova launcher is very extensive in customization options which also makes it overwhelming.
This is why I wanted to create this tutorial.
Nova Launcher, created by TeslaCoil, is available as a free version and a paid version called Nova Launcher Prime.
That being said, you can experiment with the free version of the app before purchasing prime.
For this tutorial, I’ll be using Nova Launcher Prime to demonstrate full customization potential of the app.
When purchasing the prime version, the free version also has to be installed for functionality.
So what is a launcher and what makes Nova’s variant great?
A launcher is a software skin placed on top of Android to alter a devices user interface.
Nova does this with the added benefit of being highly customizable.
I’m currently using Nova on a Pixel 5 with Android 11 and a Lenovo Tab M10 Plus with Android 10.
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You have excellent public speaking and talking skills. Perfect enunciation. Reminds me of Glen Fry of the Eagles. A real "gift".
That's one of the best things I've ever had said to me. That means a lot. 🙂
Your the best narrator yet, your very punctual and precise. I have watched many Nova tutorials, this one is the best, great job.
I truly appreciate the kind feedback Richard.
This is the exact response I'm hoping to get when I produce these videos.
I'm looking to make some more soon.
Thanks for stopping by and God bless! 🫡
Man, this is the type of tutorial I've been searching for since I just purchased a new device. I used to use Lawhchair but my desired icons are no longer completely supported. They work but not as fluidly or as well as in the past on my old device. So, I've been researching various launchers and Nova was one I'd briefly tried a couple of years ago before finally settling on Lawnchair. So, it was at the top of my list of possibilities. I happened upon your video and it, as I stated earlier was just what I was looking for to give me a leg up regarding getting started with Nova. Just wanted to thank you and let you know I've subscribed to your channel. Stay safe.
Thanks Cairo. There is so much to Nova Launcher, it's amazing but overwhelming as well. Glad this helped out. 😎
This video was thorough as hell. Thank you!
Love this video. This is the type of video I crave for many things. Made setting up Nova too easy.
🙂🙌
Excellent video, awesome! Thank you so much. I’m new with an android phone after 20 years with Apple.
New to android so big time learning curve this video is extremely helpful thank you much S23 ultra now I can learn everything about nova launcher coming from iPhone I have so much to learn lol
Hi Mr Strictly Oled!
Oh my! The S23 Ultra looks so awesome! Congratulations on your purchase! I want to try one so bad! 👀
Nova Launcher is great! So much to play with! Welcome to the Android world of customization!
Enjoy and have fun! We have a wonderful community in many places and look forward to helping! 🫡
bow down! great job 🤗
Thank you so much. This video was a lot of work and I appreciate that. 🙂
Great video Leon have used Nova launcher for a while love the customization level you get with this launcher. It is the best launcher !
It is purely insane! 🙂
Thanks man helped alot
You're welcome Jelly. Thanks for watching!
what a boss! thanks u could be pofessor of android UI at a university
Thanks sundance. Sometimes I feel like a teacher. 👨🏽🏫 😅
Thank you, thank you sooooo much.
No problem. :)
Thanks for the video,I have had Nova for a few years but did not understand what some of the pages meant..now I do thank you! Am wondering if you will bring out a new vid' to show us what Nova 7 can do ? Thanks x
I'm certainly planning on it! Looking to make the video more interesting and find out some new things! 😎
excellent video.
I consult, nova launcher how to put the Doc horizontally. Any ideas. Thank you
How do I make the icon label be to the right of the icon, not underneath the icon, on the home page ?
Is there a way to open a new gallery app by default when changing Nova wallpaper. I changed the default settings in Android, but it only opens file mgr instead of new app on my OP 7t pro.
Excellent video what do you use for your pixel phone stand. It looks cool. Have a link for it??
Hi Steve!
Thanks for the feedback!
Lamicall makes several variations of this stand.
Here is more modern looking one. Others can also be found on Amazon. 🙂
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Good job 💪👌
By the way, I'm gunna steel that hoodie
It took a long time. I finished last night. I need to get more of these hoodies. 🙂
I have a white bar at the bottom of my navigation bar on my Tab S9 Plus. Is that Nova Launcher setting or One UI?
Great job with the "knowledge" and very nicely put together. I'm wondering if you or your viewers can help me out... Here's the situation. In my car, I installed what is basically a 12.1" ANDROID screen (radio head unit). The unit itself is working fine, but when I downloaded the SiriusXM amp, in order to log-in/sign-in, you have to press the button which is located in the upper right corner of the screen...and that's the problem. I can't press the button because it's layered behind some other buttons from the home screen. Is there a way to shrink the SiriusXM launce page down a little bit in order to see the entire image (sign-in) area? Looking at this video, I was thinking that using NOVA might be the answer??? If so, what do you suggest I try? The system that I have has NOVA pre-installed as one of the apps. Honestly, I never heard of NOVA until watching your video. Lots of learning to do...cool stuff!
Hi,
I'm not sure of this Nova on smartphones is the same as the Nova on your vehicle, but if it is you may be able to change the grid.
That may change the size of items and make the fit on the display properly so you can access the app you need to.
If all else fails, I'd check for an option in settings.
It sounds like you may have Android Auto. I currently don't have this, but I wish I did to help you out. 😐
Nova launcher prime you can also hide apps
When I choose search bar style, I don't get any options. I thought I had Prime.
All I really want to do is move the Nova search bar a little higher on my home screen and no matter where I look I can't get it to move???
Hello Leon, man you are a blessing, I say this because I've searched all over the internet and no one actually explains how to set up or use Nova Launcher like you do. I'm totally new to Nova Launcher and I would definitely like to customize my Note 20 Ultra. I bought this phone just so I could make it to look like I want...when I want to. I appreciate your explaining the process. By the way, if I get stuck on something is there a way to get in touch with you? I mean by email. Also, do you have any other videos on Nova Launcher and using KWGT? Thank you for your help.
Hi Jai,
I normally respond on here only but I try to answer any questions. I'm also looking forward to making more Nova Launcher videos. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeekly Hey Leon, thanks for your reply. Looking forward to seeing more Nova Launcher videos from you. From watching your video I actually changed my homescreen on my Note20 Ultra...and it looks nice. Like I said before, you're a real blessing man. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Very nice video. I have one question. In the beginning of the video you said that even if you have the prime you need to download the free version as well. Could you tell me why?
Hi Patrick,
It seems that Prime piggy backs off of the free version.
I don't know if this has changed lately, but at the time of the video, you had to have both installed.
Thanks for replying so quickly. Indeed you are right, it doesn't work without the free version. So both versions are installed on my mobile. Greetings from Belgium.
Nova Prime simply unlocks all of the paid features that are blocked in the free version.
I love nova launcher prime ive been using it for years. However, the 1 thing i cant figure out is how to use split screen on my pixel 8 with nova. My stock launcher keeps crashing when i try to enable split screen even though im using nova. Probably because its built into the stock launcher which sucks but aside from that i love it.
Great video. Haven't used this launcher but very eager to. I currently use a Galaxy S20+ 5G. After I'm satisfied with my setup and do a backup, will I be able to restore it, say to an S22 Ultra (when the S23 Ultra comes out) and then modify it to better make use of the larger screen size?
Hi Georgiejr69!
That's a great question! I have downloaded a backup on a current device and have restored it on that same device.
However, I have never tried transfering a backup to another device, so I'm not sure if this is possible or not.
But, generally what I do when I receive a new device is copy all the settings from the old device into the new device manually (this is fairly easy to do and doesn't take much time bacause you've done a majority of the hard work on the old device).
I then make small changes to the launcher depending on the new device's characteristics like the screen ratio.
@@TechCrackedWeekly thank you
@@georgiejr69 You are most welcome. 😌🙏
You not useing a android unless you useing nova launcher prime
The power of Android! I agree. 🫡
I agree, so far Nova is my favorite launcher.
Hi, fantastic, can I recommend putting the Nova Settings & the Mobile phone next to each other, with you positioned to the far right.
Hi Veganath,
Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate it! I'm always looking to make these tutorials better and any suggestions from the community is always appreciated. I'll see what we can do. 🙂
Where is your step by step for how too get your Lenovo tablet working in your CRZ. Your Amazon lists don't have one for that project nor are your Facebook posts share many details on to get it fully functional.
Hi R W,
I did get it up and going and it was working fairly well.
However, once I heard of the Z Fold3 and how much better the tech would be over the original Z Fold and Z Fold2, I moved to this newest foldable.
The Lenovo tablet worked well with little issues being performance and having to constantly connect to my phones hotstop.
The Z Fold3 serves as a tablet and eliminates small unnecessary steps like that.
In fact, one of my newest videos is using the Z Fold3 for infotainment.
However, those basic principles can also be used for a GPS capable tablet as well. 🙂
Nice tutorial, but the screen is way too Cluttered for me
I have a samsung theme on my phone. Can i still use a launcher on it. i love my theme but want a launcher....lol..thanks
Hi Phyllis,
You can always try it out and see if it works. If it doesn't, from my experience, you can go back to your original launcher (Samsung One UI) and your original layout should still be the saved. 🙂
Basically, the launcher just lays over your original launcher, making it easy to revert back. 🙂
Hi how you increase the size of the letters ?
Hi Luis,
I'm working on more Nova Launcher tutorials. I'll be looking to cover more soon. Here's the playlist for the time being: czcams.com/play/PLpLyT9tGDqsNUnJ_0NnGIUq8ryUTBBmCE.html
App drawer icon layout there you will be able to increase letter size
I didn't watch the entirety but it seems that this should be titled "Nova Launcher SETUP - Complete Tutorial, Review & Tips.
The reason I didn't watch very much was no CZcams chapters. Think about using those for a, OMG, 40 minute video. Thanks.
See, I wanted to know how to have a quick access point to a deep Android phone Setting. So I have Nova, and I can bring it up, and AFAICT I don't want to do anything more with ITS settings, even as cool as they are with transitions and everything else. But I need to know how to add to screens, what is a drawer and how do I alter it, and this video's title and length struck me as a good resource to learn those.
Can we customise quick setting using nova?
That's a great question Khiz!
Not that I know of outside of what comes built into Android.
But if I find anything, I'll surely report on it. 😀
@@TechCrackedWeekly okay
Who tf is out here doing a course on a launcher😂
🙋♂️👀😅
Can i hide apps using the free version?
Hi Enoch,
I wish I could say. I am not entirely sure only because I'm using the paid version, but you can always see if you have access to the feature by following these steps:
1. Open NOVA Settings app
2. Select the category App Drawer
3. Scroll down to the category "Apps" and select Hide Apps
4. Then check the apps you wish to hide.
I hope this helps. 🙂
@@TechCrackedWeeklythen how do I open it when the app are hidden
If you don't got prime then you can't hide apps
Correct. Prime unlocks extra features. 😎
Nova launcher prime is great
Nova is bomb! 💣😎
@@TechCrackedWeekly you can hide apps if you have prime
I forced stopped this app as it has become unusable. and it comes back on. Sadly, I can find no way to uninstall it. My screen is totally fucked up
You will need to change the launcher in settings. You can change the launcher within the Nova settings app
@@wasimali9207 thank you! I had a terrible day. Uninstalled, gave it a go at a different time, now all is good. My apologies for cursing. This week is looking up!
Salüt.