Highly customizable Android launcher: Nova Launcher

Hey friends, Most of the times we get boared by using same interface of our Smartphones. Then we start finding new launchers and all. Then cycle starts, install>analyse>uninstall>install. Many of the launchers have lot of ads which are totally disturbing and disappointing. But Nova Launcher is leading launcher among the category. Lets see why.

Highly Customizable Android launcher: Nova Launcher

Nova launcher is an ad-free launcher which provides lot of features. It has great User Interface and smooth working. It has been downloaded by 10 Million people. And its prime version is downloaded by 1 Million people which costs Rs 150. By statistics we can determine that Nova Launcher is trusted by large number of people!

Features of Nova Launcher:

1. Custom Grid:

This is a general feature that every launcher has. Configure the rows and columns to fit all your app and widget needs. Nova gives best customization of grids. Using this feature you will able manage and organize all the widgets and icon very finely and smoothly. Also further you can change icon of Apps. To access Custom grid settings follow the following instructions:

Settings >> Desktop >> Desktop Grid

2. Scrollable Dock:

If one is using smartphone continuously then definitely lot of applications are installed on smartphone. At that time, we get troubled while accessing our daily using app. So keep all your favorite apps on the dock, with up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages. Also Nova Provides amazing scroll effects mentioned next. To access these setting just go with,

Settings > Dock > Dock Pages and Dock Icons

3. Scroll Effects:

As said already, Nova is highly customizable launcher. Nova provides lot of scrolling features. Enjoy eye candy when scrolling your desktop and drawer. Effects include Cube and Cardstack. As they provide adfree version for free, so they provide more scroll effects for only Prime users. To access these settings,

Settings > Desktop (or Drawer) > Scroll Effect

4. Infinite Scroll:

If you kept more icons on widgets / dock, it happens that if two related apps are on extreme dock, then we have to scroll, scroll and scroll. But infinite scroll feature provide you infinite loop through dock. Never be far from your favorite page, loop through your desktop continuously. To access this,

Settings > Desktop > Infinite Scroll

5. Folder Icons:

As I said in feature 1, You can chose a background, preview style or even replace the whole icon in Nova. Using this feature, you can fake any app. Means for privacy purpose you can replace icon of "Hike" by some other app! Isn't it Nice? You can access these settings by following instructions-

Settings > Desktop > Folders

6. Backup/Restore:

We reset our android smartphone when it becomes laggy, so now you will think that, you need to set all the settings in Nova. But don't worry, you don't need anything like that. Export your settings and layout before a wipe to quickly get back up and running. Really its amazing. Take backup or restore backup by following instructions:

Settings > Backup

From here I will continue the list with features of Prime versions. Following are the features of Prime version. You will get Prime version for Rs 150 on Play store.

7. Gestures (Prime):

Want to access any app quickly? We can do it by placing icon on desktop. But what in case if we have set shortcut for action? Just set the gestures and quickly start Nova Actions or Apps from gestures on the desktop, such as pinching, swiping or two-finger swiping.

Settings > Gestures

8. Hide Apps (Prime):

Yes! without disabling any app you can hide it. This feature will help us to keep dock clean from unused app. So now keep a clutter free drawer by hiding never used apps. This feature is only available in prime version!

Settings > Drawer > Hide Apps

9. Icon Swipes (Prime):

Specialty of Nova is that most of the features you can access from the dock itself! Get more use out of your desktop and dock icons by setting swipe-actions. By just swiping from any icon you can access desired settings. To set up this, go on.

Long-press on icon > Edit

10. Drawer Groups (Prime):

Using this prime feature, you can categorize your apps into custom tabs and folders within the app drawer. As this is a prime feature, you need a prime apk!

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