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  1. Manual rearrangement of the applications in the app drawer

    In many launchers like Xperia or Galaxy there's the manual rearrangement of the applications in the app drawer. I find it very convenient. The manual arrangement also could be introduced in the folders of the app drawer.

    274 votes
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      4 comments  ·  App Drawer  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    • Separate portrait and landscape grid sizes for the home screen as already available for the drawer

      The Drawer App Grid has settings for both landscape and Portrait, but the Desktop only offers a single grid size, resulting in a distorted layout on any rectangular display when rotated. This is both inconvenient and inconsistent.

      45 votes
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        4 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
      • Glass transition effect like the one in Vire Launcher

        Recently i saw the glass transition effect of the Vire Launcher.It's most amazing effect i have seen so far.I don't know if the Nova developers can do it.If they can add such an effect then it would be great!

        310 votes
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          2 comments  ·  Effects and Animations  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
        • 91 votes
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            3 comments  ·  App Drawer  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
          • allow Nova to backup to a folder of my choice

            Nova backs up its settings to the "sdcard". On my Razr HD, that is the shortcut to the internal storage. The microsd directory is listed as "external1".

            I would like to manually change the backup directory.

            42 votes
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            • Implement a Gesture-based Temporary Widget System

              Something somewhat possibly like, but not necessarily the same as, Shutters in action launcher: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJJynAG3jQQ&feature=player_embedded

              I want to be able to use a gesture to temporarily bring up and then get rid of a widget. I really like their solution -- it would allow me to keep many more widgets much closer without having to keep as many around -- but whichever way you want to go about it, I'll appreciate. I understand that you don't want to copy them, but that doesn't mean you can't implement a system inspired by theirs.

              I know overlapping widgets are already possible, so…

              114 votes
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                0 comments  ·  Widgets  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
              • Make Nova more touch sensitive when scrolling

                I recently gave up Nova Prime for this reason.At first i thought it was only my idea but other users also experience this and understand the difference when comparing to Holo or Apex.When i use Nova i have to make a longer distance with my finger in order to scroll to the next screen.It's like Nova is less touch sensitive.Please fix this issue because it reduces the feel of smoothness.

                If you fix this problem in a future update please describe it clearly in the release notes.I want to return to Nova Prime.

                75 votes
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                  0 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                • 22 votes
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                    0 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                  • 21 votes
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                    • Add "unread counts" to the voicemail app

                      I use my phone for personal & business and get a lot of phone calls. The voicemail icon doesn't always seem to show up in the notification bar and on stock Sprint GS3 launcher the voicemail app has an unread badge that seems to work. However, when running Nova Launcher the voicemail app doesn't display the badge. It would be really great if Nova either didn't supress the badge or could add badges for other common apps. Thanks.

                      22 votes
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                        0 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                      • PlayStore Tap Icon

                        Please make it possible to place the PlayStore Shortcut in the top right tab corner. I dont need a nova settings shortcut here, i would like to have the standard jelly bean look ;)

                        77 votes
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                          0 comments  ·  App Drawer  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                        • Show new homescreen upon event (like headphones connected)

                          This is a new feature from the Galaxy S3 TouchWiz (MotionWiz). When I connect my headphones a new homescreen appears which is a normal screen with own widgets (music player, FM radio, etc), but it is only available, when my headphones are connected.

                          Some other options: show a noew screen, when I dock my phone, or I connect to a specific WiFi network, etc. Maybe it could be compatible with Tasker/Local, but it is an extra option.

                          371 votes
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                            8 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                          • Adjust Folder Icon Spacing

                            From the XDA thread - "Can someone explain how I can restore the folder layout to how it was prior 2.1? The icons are far too 'cramped' now..." I agree...

                            13 votes
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                              0 comments  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                            • Changing every icon in app drawer

                              Changing every icon in app drawer, not only on home screen.

                              29 votes
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                                0 comments  ·  App Drawer  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                              • 9 votes
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                                  0 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                                • Ad three finger swipe gestures up/down...

                                  ...as two fingers in some apps are reserved for scrolling...

                                  Actual smartphones are big enough to provide three finger gestures.

                                  Would be great!

                                  Regards!

                                  20 votes
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                                  • Fix support for GoLauncher themes, etc.

                                    Previously, Nova supported GoLauncher icons & themes, specifically this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.defaultthemethree&hl=en

                                    Recently, either after a Nova update, or an update of the theme (I'm not sure which one), this theme no longer seems to work.

                                    Being able to use this theme and NOT Go Launcher was a huge plus, since I much prefer using Nova...

                                    6 votes
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                                      1 comment  ·  Effects and Animations  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                                    • 7 votes
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                                      • to have option to enable/disable icon shadows.

                                        Shadow behind icons can be awesome. Just like in touchwiz, but with option of making it on and off for performance.

                                        10 votes
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                                          0 comments  ·  Desktop  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
                                        • 8 votes
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