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Nova Launcher Prime now 50p @ Google Play

£0.50 Google Play2 Mar 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Mobiles

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goonertillidie

2 Mar 16

Excellent app, brilliant reviews, one of the best apps on the store imo. Now dropped to 50p! - Note you'll need to install the free version first then apply this and it'll unlock all features (linky in 1st comment)

Accept no substitutes! Nova Launcher is the original and most polished customizable launcher for modern Android

Nova Launcher Prime
Unlock the following extras by purchasing Nova Launcher Prime
• Gestures - Swipe, pinch, double tap and more on the home screen to open your favorite apps
• Unread Counts - Never miss a message. Unread count badges for Hangouts, SMS, Gmail and more using the TeslaUnread plugin
• Custom Drawer Groups - Create new tabs or folders in the app drawer
• Hide Apps - Keep a clean app drawer by hiding never used apps
• Icon Swipes - Set custom actions for swiping on app shortcuts or folders
• More scroll effects - Such as Wipe, Accordion, and Throw

Nova Launcher Prime acts as a license to unlock these features in the free Nova Launcher App. You will need to install Nova Launcher first.

Top comments

AustinEvans

2 Mar 16 21 #7

Why do I feel like I'm being hypnotised into downloading this teslaunread

uselessboy

2 Mar 16 12 #5

Once purchased, don't forget to download TeslaUnread so you can get a little number in the corner of the GMail, SMS, Phone, WhatsApp, Viber etc. icons showing you how many unread/missed messages you have :-)

goonertillidie

2 Mar 16 11 #1

Freebie Version of app - Need to install before buying unlock

Use Google Rewards if you want to build up store credit for FREE

Wibblefish

2 Mar 16 6 #10

I am an old man in technology terms, what exactly does a launcher do to make my phone better (SU6) in small words if possible!

I have read the description and apart from the number for unread messages i have no idea what the rest means.

All comments (132)

goonertillidie

2 Mar 16 11 #1

Freebie Version of app - Need to install before buying unlock

Use Google Rewards if you want to build up store credit for FREE

Machar

2 Mar 16 3 #2

Extremely powerful and flexible launcher. Grab it now and liberate your Android! :wink:

trick23

2 Mar 16 #3

brilliant price - bought this months ago and for my LGG3 its been superb - gets rid of 'most' lag that the standard lgg3 has sadly

Deal_HUNT3R

2 Mar 16 1 #4

My favourite launcher hands down. Perfect for customisation.

uselessboy

2 Mar 16 12 #5

simonspeakeasy to uselessboy

2 Mar 16 1 #41

Not sure I *want* to know any of that stuff - got enough stress already!

amour3k to uselessboy

2 Mar 16 #78

Thanx for that, I downloaded this a few months back when it was going/on offer for only 10p at the time ..... its VERY COOL. :-)

Never heard of this one?, what's it like?, is it any good, etc?, thanx, lol.

Berhwale

2 Mar 16 2 #6

I've been using this for years - it's a great launcher and very customizable. It's also worth installing TeslaUnread to get unread badges on your SMS, e-mail, WhatsApp, etc. icons.

AustinEvans

2 Mar 16 21 #7

Why do I feel like I'm being hypnotised into downloading this teslaunread

Cyb to AustinEvans

2 Mar 16 3 #16

That's Exciting Software - Looks Awesome Using, Noteworthy, Ridicously, Easy, Apps.... .... Duh.

sylv to AustinEvans

2 Mar 16 1 #51

http://www.animateit.net/data/media/july2012/hypnotoad.gif

I have not been hypnotised. I have freely decided to download teslaunread.

doctor_vadgers to AustinEvans

2 Mar 16 #77

Just go with it. Tesla unread is cracking addon for Nova Prime :sunglasses:

ajdj

2 Mar 16 1 #8

Excellent, been hoping this would reduce again. Perfect for my Honor 7 that arrived yesterday :smiley:

sancheez

2 Mar 16 2 #9

Tesla is pretty handy. Of course, FaceBook seem to change their API and break the link to it constantly (god knows why. You'd think they'd ralise it would be a commonly used endpoint) but it's still nice to have.

And Nova is fantastic. Can configure your home screen(s) look and behaviour pretty much endlessly.

Wibblefish

2 Mar 16 6 #10

mrew42 to Wibblefish

2 Mar 16 #11

The home screen layout is changed and more customisable beyond your standard UI on the SU6.
Give the free one a try before jumping in and see if it interests you.
For instance I have been using Apex Launcher for years now (which is similar) and it's evened out the GUI on all the devices I've had since my HTC Sensation. (Inc N4 and HTC M8)
Some may say what's the point of that, but I love it. defo more settings can be tweaked from the screen swipe animation to the number of icons per column and row on your screen.

apocalypsenow to Wibblefish

2 Mar 16 #87

Same here mate.
I got it a while back when it was on offer and i still don't know what it actually does.:laughing:

tim30485

2 Mar 16 3 #12

Bought when it was 10p a few months back, still worth 50p to be fair, nice little app, gives you a lot more control of your layouts and home screen.

sofiasar

2 Mar 16 2 #13

whats so good about this that my lgg4 isn't capable of ? don't need too many apps

Johnmcl7 to sofiasar

2 Mar 16 #49

Basically it gives you a tremendous amount of flexibility to change and customise your home screen and application grid so you can choose icon themes, the layout of the icons (more icons, smaller icons etc.), the animations when you change between home screens etc.

I started with Nova when I bought a Samsung Note 4 which despite the large 5.7in screen comes with a small four by four icon layout which just wastes so much space. Also the Samsung launcher breaks if you change the DPI setting so I gave Nova a go and found it fantastic, I changed my icon grid to 6x6 and my app drawer to hold seven icons then a few other smaller cosmetic changes and gestures. Handily you can back it all up as well so when you restore the phone, you can restore your setup as well which is great as the normal Samsung backup/recovery doesn't do it.

Another advantage is that you can install the launcher on other Android devices and have the interface exactly the same.

John

mrew42

2 Mar 16 #14

Heat, but I prefer Apex

tranceazure

2 Mar 16 #15

thing i find best about prime is double tap to sleep and hide apps or bloat it can tidy your phone right up.especially handy for samsung phones.setting it faster than light seems to help also

kng138g to tranceazure

2 Mar 16 #39

I didn't know about double tap. Do u just double tap the icon of the app u want to hibernate on the home screen?

moonkeh to tranceazure

2 Mar 16 #47

how do you set up "double-tap to sleep"? Can't find "sleep" in the gestures setting.

clnsndrs to tranceazure

2 Mar 16 #96

Where can i find these settings?

shabbird

2 Mar 16 1 #17

if you pay for this, will prime be available to all the devices in the same google username.
Im using the free version on my 2 smartphones and tablet. Will it apply to just 1 device or all of them? thanks.

cipavlou to shabbird

2 Mar 16 1 #20

Think you're allowed up to 10 devices with most paid apps on Google Play

preecey to shabbird

2 Mar 16 2 #25

It will be available to all your devices.
Have it on my Smart Ultra 6 and my Nook HD

tin

2 Mar 16 1 #18

I bought it, and teslaunread, but it's still monumentally crap.

juniper to tin

2 Mar 16 #26

Would you care to elaborate?

mrew42 to tin

2 Mar 16 2 #28

Thanks for your detailed review.

Nathaaaaan

2 Mar 16 #19

Might sound stupid but how good is this for the s6?

horsepills to Nathaaaaan

2 Mar 16 #33

About 76% good

wonderbrawl to Nathaaaaan

2 Mar 16 #37

It will definitely work well. I've been using Nova Prime for a couple of years. It really is fantastic. Worth the £3 I paid for it. Hot!

Deal_HUNT3R

2 Mar 16 2 #21

It's unlimited

shabbird

2 Mar 16 #22

thanks very much cipavlou. :-)

majestic2012

2 Mar 16 #23

Hands down the best launcher on Android.

mrew42 to majestic2012

2 Mar 16 #27

I'll take your Nova and raise you Apex.

martinisok

2 Mar 16 1 #24

Been using Nova on all my devices for a few years now. Very customisable, all the family bought it a couple of months ago when it was only 10p.

malachi

2 Mar 16 #29

Dame, should of waited 3 days ago :disappointed:

rev6

2 Mar 16 #30

Id agree if it was still supported. Folders are broken 5.1+ and doesn't look like a fix is coming.

juniper

2 Mar 16 #31

Have used Nova for ages and would definitely recommend. Regret that the developer has abandoned his other good app though - WidgetLocker doesn't work well with Marshmallow :-(

finbaar

2 Mar 16 #32

And I'll win the game with Action Launcher 3 - with which I can make my phone so complicated that when I give it to someone they have no idea what is going on. Looks great with Rondo icon pack.
However Nova is good and well worth the price. Support the devs! I have tried lots of launchers over the years. Reme,ber when Go was popular? And ADW? I used to love ADW, it has been abandoned now though, no updates since Jul 13.

captainbeaky

2 Mar 16 3 #34

I like Google Now
- I'll get my coat.

MDL199 to captainbeaky

3 Mar 16 #111

I like Google Now also. It's clean, simple and easy to use. A good option for most folk I reckon.

refaey

2 Mar 16 #35

Worth each one of the 10 pennies I paid for it :-)

DonkeyKonk

2 Mar 16 #36

I used Nova for a while, it is very good, certainly better than Touchpiz.

I just use Google launcher now, but Nova certainly worth trying for 50p.

pat-w

2 Mar 16 #38

Using on my Honor 5x. Much better than the installed launcher. Now updated to prime. Thanks OP

alladin

2 Mar 16 1 #40

anywhere on the blank screen. with prime, you can customize lot of actions for various gestures and input.

FoxForce5

2 Mar 16 #42

Paid a couple of quid for this a couple of years back & it was worth every penny. First thing that I ever install on any new tablet or phone.

smojo

2 Mar 16 #43

Great little launcher!

ristriad

2 Mar 16 #44

I use Apex on my HTC M9, used it since the M7.

kasimraza

2 Mar 16 2 #45

Best launcher i have ever used. I bough it was it was on sale for 10p a few months back. The level of customisability is just insane. It generally beats any stock launcher ive ever encountered. With custom icon packs the visuals are amazing. Check out my homescreen

chocci to kasimraza

2 Mar 16 #55

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/csiman2/Screenshot_2016-03-02-15-11-51_zps7d0ufs4f.png

qw3rtyhhng to kasimraza

3 Mar 16 #118

What icon theme are you using?

trebormyint

2 Mar 16 #46

definitely worth 50p, great replacement for the horrid Huawei ui

gordo1964

2 Mar 16 2 #48

DoubleTap - as in Zombieland?

kasimraza

2 Mar 16 #50

I don't think you can just double tap anywhere. I've got prime and I have to double tap on the notification bar on the top to sleep

tranceazure

2 Mar 16 1 #52

you just go to nova settings go to gestures and click on double tap and select lock screen.works best off homescreen i dont have apps on my single homescreen except five at bottom.so whole screen is blank really and can tap anywhere.the htc one m8 has double tap to wake built in so with nova prime you can make it like a lg phone.which is brilliant.nova launcher really lets you clean up your phone and your app draw.especially on chinese phones like meizu and xiaomi which neglect an app draw.very annoying method

alladin

2 Mar 16 1 #53

"lock screen" is corresponding nova action.

Dragon32

2 Mar 16 1 #54

I've got to vote this HOT HOT HOT.

Been using Nova for years and love it (makes my S5 a lot snappier without Touchwiz and also can customise the amount of icons on the screen and even backup your layout to EMAIL/Dropbox etc). :smile:

Also ideal for some of the Huawei phones that don't come with app drawers (sorted my wife's Honor 4X out).

jamiesmith85

2 Mar 16 1 #56

What does it do?

chocci to jamiesmith85

2 Mar 16 #57

Try reading this thread as that has been asked and answered at least twice

cb-uk to jamiesmith85

2 Mar 16 #58

If you've become bored of watching pr.0n, you can spend endless hours using this app to change the way your phone interface looks :smiley:

BLOSSOM143 to jamiesmith85

2 Mar 16 1 #62

ditto...I downloaded and then uninstalled just don't understand how to use it???? easy helpful guide anyone plse :-)

opaninkofi

2 Mar 16 #59

Wanted to buy samsung galaxy note 4 to replace my note 3. Bought this app for 10p and have now opted to keep my note 3 as its faster now compared to the laggy touchwiz

eset12345

2 Mar 16 2 #60

errrrrrmmmmmmmm all that clutter, nope, that wont do my ocd any good, please clean it up and post a new pic or ill have a sleepless night

use swipepad to hide loads of apps with easy access
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android&hl=en_GB

and chronus for your weather widget, tis much better
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dvtonder.chronus&hl=en_GB

BLOSSOM143

2 Mar 16 #61

I only paid 10p for this in Dec 2015.

upset brown pant

2 Mar 16 1 #63

been using the free version for a while. purchased if only to support the developer as I'm not sure I'll use any of the extra features.

well done to everyone who only paid 10p a few months ago. i am immensely jealous of the additional 40p you saved.

chocci

2 Mar 16 #64

No ocd here. Use nearly all those apps on a daily basis so want one click immediate access. No faffing around. Weather timeline is an excellent and accurate weather app, far better than chronus.

Edit - just tried swipe pad and it is pretty good although haven't found a way to create a portal launch a bookmark

chocci

2 Mar 16 1 #65

I did that originally. Just put all your favourite apps on the home screen to start with . Beats every launcher out there.

rhinopaul

2 Mar 16 3 #66

3rd party Launchers were good when Android was launched but I really dont get why you'd use them now.
I used to root my previous phones and use launchers like this but I really dont think its necessary anymore.

doctor_vadgers to rhinopaul

2 Mar 16 #79

You dont need root for Nova, and it offers far more customisation than any stock launcher from fonts to gesture input to theming to app drawer and homescreen icon grid size etc etc. Plus once you've got a setup that you're happy with it can be easily exported over to any droid you own or upgrade to in the future.

fahed2000

2 Mar 16 #67

once u try nova prime it's hard to go back to normal launchers. I just wish they have easier theme support. ie being able to experiment or download new looks, then reverting back to ur original setup easily. also I'd like Shutters. however as is it still is 5* launcher

iwo

2 Mar 16 #68

This versus Cyanogenmod's launcher?

BLOSSOM143

2 Mar 16 #69

ok thanks will give that a try :wink:

tombrook

2 Mar 16 #70

Answer here: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nova+launcher&l=1

eset12345

2 Mar 16 2 #71

highlight the portal, go to shortcuts and there's a bookmark option there.

although id personally use the 'portal group' option, you can make one called say bookmarks, and then add all the bookmarks in there.

But each to their own I guess, I personally like uncluttered homescreens, all my bookmarks and the like are in the side bar in dolphin browser and synced to the laptop etc

but swipepad is quite a nifty little app to declutter but still have the convenience of easily accessible frequently used apps

Thats better

http://s11.postimg.org/9qj61348j/Screenshot_20160302_175638.png

chocci

2 Mar 16 #72

Thanks but the only shortcut beginning with b is books. Might be due to the fact that my browser is opera

eset12345

2 Mar 16 #73

Yup, just tried the bookmark thing myself, and it looks like it only pulls native bookmarks, i.e ones from the built in android browser

moh4mm3d

2 Mar 16 #74

Nova Launcher is a brilliant launcher, bought this for 10p but at 50p it is still worth it. so much you can customise, so much you can do compared to a normal launcher. Get it while its cheap!

Remember your phone is your phone only, so you want it unique then anyone elses. You want it the way you like it :smiley:

BLOSSOM143

2 Mar 16 #75

Thanx a lot TomBrook :laughing:

LightningPete

2 Mar 16 #76

wont let me buy this..... declined. ive bought another app after and it worked fine. ?!?

lukemurray169

2 Mar 16 #80

Was app of the week for 10p a month or so ago

amour3k to lukemurray169

2 Mar 16 #95

.

Yeh, got it back then too ..... lol. :-)

tonyt3rry

2 Mar 16 #81

used to use this alot until I started using action launcher

waxsta

2 Mar 16 #82

Best launcher app available!

DaytonaGrey

2 Mar 16 #83

bought this yesterday at full price..... FML...

anuruddha

2 Mar 16 #84

It's a really good price. It's my favourite launcher too. Anyway I bought it for 10p :sunglasses:

ndksamb to anuruddha

2 Mar 16 1 #85

I bought it for 9p :stuck_out_tongue:

Nagleen

2 Mar 16 #86

Buy it for the gestures.

MaffMaff

2 Mar 16 #88

<3 heat

Zer0

2 Mar 16 #89

What icon pack is that? can anyone recommend any?

Mikiex

2 Mar 16 #90

I think that 10 devices is for Google Play Music, I don't think there is a limit for apps. (I could be wrong though its not easy to find this info out : ))

Norman-B

2 Mar 16 #91

Would this be of use on my Nook HD+, which is soooo sluggish. I have no idea on rooting.

core

2 Mar 16 #92

Thank you very much OP for sharing that.
I bougth that gem previous time and now I would gladly pay a full price - I own new Xperia Z and using that crappy UI just made my die a little every second after years with HTC Sense.

eternal321

2 Mar 16 #93

Bought this a couple months ago when it was a similar price. Still haven't managed to set it up properly or see the true benefits. Still voted hot though

eset12345

2 Mar 16 1 #94

Orbis icon pack, currently one of my favourites
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryanmkelly.me.orbis&hl=en_GB

I also like smoke and mirrors
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hooolm.smokeandglass&hl=en_GB

Orbit is also quite nice, simple but nice
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hs.orbit.icon.pack&hl=en_GB

eset12345

2 Mar 16 #97

I got it free a few years back with amazon app of the day :sunglasses:

robm612

2 Mar 16 #98

Excellent launcher, got this for a similar deal a few months ago, but would happily have paid 10 times what I paid. Hot.

westy125

2 Mar 16 #99

Got this and smart launcher, both great hopefully my new s7 launcher will be amazing so I won't need to install these again? Ha ha I wish

DennisG

3 Mar 16 1 #100

the mexican staring frog of southern sri lanka is no match for the blind wise toad of outer mongolia

j3remy42

3 Mar 16 #101

chocci, that looks like a complete headache.

chocci

3 Mar 16 #102

Why? Its a 10" tablet and all my daiiy used apps are there in one click. I'm into functionality over eye candy. I have a good memory so know where each one is without having to scan them.

mr-mixalot

3 Mar 16 #103

I'm using Apex and have been for a while

May give this a go and see how good it really is

chantelle310

3 Mar 16 #104

Can also vouch for nova being a brilliant launcher.

Used it for years. Currently use it on my Samsung Tab 2. & my Nvidia Shield TV. Live wallpaper widgets all look better with the many different icon packs

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy10/chantelle310/for%20sale/2C9A3DA9-E5F0-44DD-9E2D-B94DE01BEA4B_zpszsnufgua.jpg

pothead13

3 Mar 16 #105

http://s8.postimg.org/khdl89iup/Screenshot_20160303_072928.jpg

Great was going to pay full price for this thanks op great how can hide apps and use home button for app drawer

juniper

3 Mar 16 #106

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lYWIzafwfNs/VtfxKnQTYZI/AAAAAAAAAso/mGSPiazpVuY/s512-Ic42/Screenshot_20160303-080305.png

jrawlins28

3 Mar 16 #107

Personally don't think any of the ones posted look nicer than stock android lol.

rev6 to jrawlins28

3 Mar 16 #108

It's not all about appearance but also functionality.

marteee

3 Mar 16 #109

Does anyone have a weird problem where using DND mode (or even sometimes just silent mode) disables the Unread Count Badges slider? It may have something to do with Android Wear but its really annoying!!!

TinoCarlos

3 Mar 16 #110

I was running this on my old Samsung GS3 over the top of cyanogen mod and was very happy with it. Now I have a Huawei Honor 7 and fancy a change from the Emui that is installed as standard.
Does anyone know if it affects the battery life and whether the aggresive battery management that is on the phone as standard will still work?
I've bought anyway as 50p is nothing for some fairly complex software, happy to support them

rev6 to TinoCarlos

3 Mar 16 #120

It won't change EMUI just the launcher. Battery life shouldn't be much different.

otherparty

3 Mar 16 #112

Price was one fifth of this just three months ago!

MiniChr1s

3 Mar 16 #113

Been using the rewards for a few months now, made over £10 so far, its a great little app if you dont mind losing a little privacy. Make sure your location services are on when you go shopping and you will get frequent surveys.

leedsfan83

3 Mar 16 #114

Have some heat from me, i already purchased this at a cheap price a while back, cant remember how much, though it was not this cheap!

Great Launcher, fast and comes with nice features.

dodgydave69

3 Mar 16 #115

Excellent deal for the Prime version (which i do have)... however for me the free version does all that i need from a launcher.

azeDmon

3 Mar 16 1 #116

Was this not 10p just weeks ago?

Zatos

3 Mar 16 #117

Been using for years. Great app and worth it for the swipe shortcuts.

lucasbiggs

3 Mar 16 #119

Thankyou, I've been waiting to get this cheap for months! Nova is a really decent launcher!

JustAPye

3 Mar 16 #121

Hello neighbour

Zer0

3 Mar 16 #122

Awesome thanks :smiley:

kasimraza

3 Mar 16 #123

Im using Umbra. =)

sput2001

4 Mar 16 #124

Was a little reluctant but tried it - and I love it

It took a while to work out how to tweak everything, but I think I've got most of it now.

The flexibility to customise is amazing. Thank you OP!

tin

4 Mar 16 #125

Most welcome :smiley:

annp1

5 Mar 16 #126

Bit late to the party, but I bought the recent Ulefone Paris, and I'd like to know things I can do, I'll get this launcher, but can anyone recommend any good sites for a smartphone newbie to start faffing about with their phone?

chocci to annp1

5 Mar 16 1 #127

drippler app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drippler.android.updates

Great for discovering the best existing and new Android apps. Indispensable imho.

highforthis

7 Mar 16 #128

I've had this launcher for 4 years now and it's the first thing I download on each phone I get. Cannot be without it, very smooth, fast and powerful. I purchased Nova prime for around £4, so £0.50 is an absolute steal. Would highly recommend!

redwhorns

7 Mar 16 #129

Best launcher IMO. Lightweight and simple but with a nice set of features.

Raimonds

8 Mar 16 #130

Thanks to Google and the OP! Wonderful and easy to use Android launcher!

theDR_2k

8 Mar 16 #131

purchased. spent a good hour setting it all up. looks much cleaner.

thanks

scottpaul1973

27 Mar 16 #132

expired now (coming up at £3.99 now )