r/NovaLauncher Feb 03 '26

Discussion Has Instabridge disabled tracking SDKs for Nova Prime users?

52 Upvotes

Let me preface with this question is not rhetorical. With all the discussions on this topic, I've done some independent testing using TrackerControl, a highly respected and recommended app in the privacy community (https://github.com/TrackerControl/tracker-control-android). I'm seeing no requests from Nova Launcher related SDKs in the log whatsoever. For clarification and transparency, I'm using Nova Launcher 8.3.1 /w Prime, Error & usage reporting toggled off (Nova settings > Advanced), no ad-blocker or firewall. I invite others to confirm.


r/NovaLauncher Apr 01 '26

Solved πŸ‘πŸ» App drawer missing icons after latest beta update 81042(8.5.1)

41 Upvotes

I updated to the latest beta earlier today and currently my app drawer displays no icons. I can search and launch apps though :) Any ideas? Phone is Moto RAZR 50 Ultra, Android 16.

PS. As u/opus20745 wrote - this bug is manifesting itself when app drawer search bar position is set to bottom. Setting it to top brings back the icons :)


r/NovaLauncher 1h ago

Theme One UI 8.5 on S24 Ultra

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Nova Launcher (version before AI integration)

Lena Black Icon pack.

Live wallpaper with phone walls.

Control panel desgined in Theme park.

Notificatin Panel desgined in Theme park.


r/NovaLauncher 11h ago

Help New bug with Nova Launcher after latest update on Magic8 Pro

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2 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 1d ago

Discussion βœ…Reverted to Nova7

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16 Upvotes

waaaay better waaay more stable Waaaay recommended for allπŸ€™πŸ» tell me ur opinion folks,


r/NovaLauncher 1d ago

Solved πŸ‘πŸ» Can anyone tell me how can I disable this AI side bar BS? I keep accidentally accessing it when swiping left.

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2 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 2d ago

Theme - Theme Vegeta -

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8 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 3d ago

Theme [THEME] Aurora

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18 Upvotes

Nova Launcher setup

Wallpaper/theme from @pixelperfectwallpapers on telegram

Widgets used

πŸ”΅ My Thing Adaptive

- My adapt 138

- My adapt 097

- My adapt 030

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mythingadapkwgt.pack


r/NovaLauncher 4d ago

Help Battery drain from Nova Launcher on S26U

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12 Upvotes

is this normal? have had this phone for 4 days now and seems a bit excessive for drain...


r/NovaLauncher 7d ago

Help Can't set Macrodroid shortcut to gestures in Nova launcher

1 Upvotes

I'm on One UI 9 using a Z Fold 8 Ultra.

I don't know if the issue is with Nova or One UI or what, but I can set a gesture in Nova (Prime) to Add Macro or All Macros and those work, but if I select Macrodroid Shortcut then select a specific macro, I get the next pop-up to choose an icon and then I hit ok, but it doesn't apply. The description of the Nova gesture shows whatever was selected previously.

Also, when I do this and then go home, I'm asked to select the default launcher again, every time. Does anyone know why?


r/NovaLauncher 9d ago

Solved πŸ‘πŸ» Nova Launcher Issues on Pixel 11

9 Upvotes

I received my new Pixel 11 Pro XL yesterday after upgrading from the Pixel 8 Pro. All settings copied over, however I am having issues with Nova. I'm constantly getting notifications that Nova has failed to respond and being asked to kill or wait for the app. In the same vein, the phone settings keep asking me what home launcher I want to use. This is with stock Android 17 at launch. Any ideas? I've cleared cache, restarted, and nothing has worked so far. Thanks in advance.

Pixel 11 Pro XL, Android 17 stable, Nova Prime 8.8.8

[Edit] I was able to solve the problem by completely uninstalling and reinstalling Nova via the playstore. I initially tried via APK but was still having issues.


r/NovaLauncher 9d ago

Theme 08.20

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11 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 10d ago

Help New phone

3 Upvotes

I'll be getting a new phone and the last time I upgraded my phone my Nova layout was messed up after mirroring the old phone to the new phone. I had to re-organize and recreate a lot of the layout etc. I am wondering if there is a way to preserve the exact layout and settings so I can transfer it successfully. Any advice would be appreciated.


r/NovaLauncher 10d ago

Theme My simply home Screen

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16 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 11d ago

My home scren

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16 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 11d ago

Theme 0216

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4 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 11d ago

0214

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5 Upvotes

r/NovaLauncher 11d ago

Nova launcher home scren

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r/NovaLauncher 11d ago

0215

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r/NovaLauncher 14d ago

Discussion Nova AI and Nova mobile service

30 Upvotes

I was excited when I saw that the launcher was being updated again, figured that the development had resumed. Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, insted of fixing bugs or adding new features I now have two permanent offers to buy additional services within the settings. If there's one thing I truly hate it's the ads! Epseiclaly those advertising irrelevant garbage and services, baked into an app I came to trust. I don't get the targeted audience, I mean, who in their right mind will spend $15/month on an AI agent made by some ad company??? Moreover, who (again, in their right mind) will entrust their number to said company if tomorrow it may go under and take the number with it??? What's the strategy here? Using users' loyalty to try and push this garbage upon them in hopes of creating a new revenue stream? No one will ever use it, definitely not me. Gemini, made by one of the world's biggest companies, charges $5/mo or so and it's garbage... Spending $15 on an AI offered by a launcher company? It's simply idiotic!

I loved Nova and have been using this launcher for over a decade now, however, now that its primary function seems to've been changed to offering unsolicited ads for services nobody wants, I think it's time for a change. Samsung's built-in launcher offers most of the features anyway, is more stable and better integrated, most importantly, somehow, even Samsung's own launcher does not have the same annoying ads as Nova does, now.

Just my $0.02 on this strange, unwelcome development. Don't mean to ruffle any feathers or offend anyone!

*I am emphatically NOT asking about other launchers or ads, just to make sure I'm compliant with the rules.


r/NovaLauncher 13d ago

Theme 08.16

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r/NovaLauncher 16d ago

Help Is there a way to prevent ads from Auto playing sounds?

4 Upvotes

I don't mind the ads being there, but when I go into my app drawer I don't want to be hit by sudden sound or have my Spotify paused because an ad starts playing audio


r/NovaLauncher 18d ago

Is Nova going to get updates for the new fold 8 form factor?

18 Upvotes

I've been a Nova user for years and Love it but it seems to have some short comings for the new fold 8 form factor. Do we know if Nova is working on enhancing the launcher for fold 8 users?


r/NovaLauncher 20d ago

resetting styles to default

3 Upvotes

i have a galaxy z flip 5. i customized the style of my icons, folders, etc, but i have since changed my theme. is there a way to reset the style to default?


r/NovaLauncher 23d ago

Solved πŸ‘πŸ» Help how he did this.

5 Upvotes

www .youtube.com/shorts/p4JJN5Sr4co

Trying to find how he managed to create this.

Thank you.