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Android] Nova Launcher Prime - 50p - Google Play

£0.50 Google Play18 Dec 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Mobiles

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BuzzDuraband

18 Dec 16

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

TheDobbus to ssjinzo

18 Dec 16 16 #17

Ooh a whole quid. High praise indeed

vassy4u

18 Dec 16 11 #1

Highly recommend. Bought it for 10p last time..

raefil to nitro228

18 Dec 16 5 #49

its 50p :smiley:

All comments (80)

vassy4u

18 Dec 16 11 #1

Highly recommend. Bought it for 10p last time..

nomisco

18 Dec 16 1 #2

I have this and it provides a massive amount of simple customisation for Android.

Gatey10

18 Dec 16 2 #3

Purchased with Google opinion survey credit. So free effectively.

OdhranC to Gatey10

18 Dec 16 #5

Same here :smiley:

clewis09

18 Dec 16 1 #4

Great bit of kit, particularly for xiaomi users who perhaps don't want the hassle of rooting to get a more android feel.

Spark to clewis09

18 Dec 16 #18

You don't need to root. I have Google Now running on my Mi Max and it isn't rooted.

core to clewis09

19 Dec 16 #78

For Sony or "pure Android experience" users, too - the alternative out of the box is so horrible that even 10 quids would be good price.

I didn't notice that at all (and I have two Z5's, one with Nova and one without, both on 6.0.1, although different carrier and patchlevel, so I can compare). The - literally - only problem I have with Nova is that "Google now", which is supposed to work from any screen, is not always working when Nova is in foreground.

slaha11

18 Dec 16 1 #6

amazing app.

clungepie

18 Dec 16 1 #7

Is it easy to use. I am a simple fellow

Alvie to clungepie

18 Dec 16 1 #9

Basically stock android launcher with a few (a lot actually) extra customisation options

bleachershane

18 Dec 16 #8

Not sure I'd benefit from the features the Prime version gives, been using the free one for donkey's years but still, for 50p that's a bargain. I'd never run an Android phone without it.

chrisbenwalker

18 Dec 16 1 #10

This is even better since the 5.0 update. Pixel like features and same solid performance. Well worth paying to get the pro features.

mfactor

18 Dec 16 1 #11

yep use it on my P9Lite, good for me

pjazzy

18 Dec 16 #12

Well worth getting. Even makes my Samsung useable :sunglasses:

mitz88

18 Dec 16 #13

Brilliant app!! was lucky to get it for 10p but so worth it! :smile:

Stooby49

18 Dec 16 #14

I've been using this for ages. Definitely recommended!

David23

18 Dec 16 1 #15

I hate MIUI with a passion, you can't even change app icons and there's no app drawer. I don't know how Xiaomi can think people want that interface! So I'm forced to use Nova to get stock Android back because I don't want to install CM.

Spark to David23

18 Dec 16 2 #19

To be fair, Huawei use it as well and the reason is the Chinese. They prefer the iOS look and feel whereas Western Android users tend to prefer the AOSP design.

ssjinzo

18 Dec 16 #16

I got it for 10p but I would pay a quid for this easily. One of the best launchers I have had it on all my devices phone and tablets.

TheDobbus to ssjinzo

18 Dec 16 16 #17

Ooh a whole quid. High praise indeed

DirtyQwerty

18 Dec 16 2 #20

They are making a "big announcement" today that "will benefit existing users". So may be a good time to buy if you haven't already.

chrisbenwalker to DirtyQwerty

18 Dec 16 #29

Where you see this?

crazylegs to DirtyQwerty

19 Dec 16 #75

Yeah they are about to make it free :smile:

joesoap1

18 Dec 16 1 #21

Full of magic tricks. 100% recommended

xenept

18 Dec 16 #22

If in doubt, just buy it. This is a real differentiator and provides awesome customisation.

badgersbum

18 Dec 16 #23

so would this make Samsung tab 4 more useable and less full of weird Samsung annoying extras??

1n24n3

18 Dec 16 #24

ive just installed the free nova launcher, am I doing something wrong because it keeps switching back to the original huawei UI everytime I come out of an app to go to the home screen?

do I have to keep pressing on the nova icon to launch it everytime?

arora to 1n24n3

18 Dec 16 1 #26

You need to set it default launcher.

dzzd to 1n24n3

18 Dec 16 1 #27

No, once you set it as your default launcher, Nova will work all of the time without you needing to tap on its icon. With Huawei phones they make it a little bit tricky to find in the settings. Just watch this quick video and it shows you how to set Nova as the default on Huawei phones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zujeCxTJNU

arora

18 Dec 16 #25

Thanks although happy with free version but waited for price crash to buy premium

gill21

18 Dec 16 #28

Yes have to agree brilliant app.

Mr No

18 Dec 16 #30

The best of the best. Heat added.

kremix

18 Dec 16 #31

with Prime you can access notification deamon (Tesla?) that shows number of notifications on icons. sweet!

creative_ltu

18 Dec 16 #32

had on sgs4 , retrieved back on my new lg g5. no need to learn new phones own ui gimmicks same thing. in theory you are covered for all your new phones to have same feeling for all your new phone upgrades.

newbie68

18 Dec 16 #33

Have always used the google now launcher to date. I like simple interfaces and use a lot of googles own products. About time I had a look at the Nova launcher - only heard good things about it

ads_williams

18 Dec 16 #34

The best feature for me is that it allows me to organise my app drawer. So much easier to sort apps, by enabling tab top headings (categories that you set up).

fahed2000

18 Dec 16 #35

Even if u think u don't need it, buy it because u probably don't know what ur missing

DirtyQwerty

18 Dec 16 1 #36

https://twitter.com/Nova_Launcher/status/810161182845898756?lang=en

Onlyjim

18 Dec 16 #37

Used this on my Huawei P9 for the last few months. Love it over the stock Emui.

chrisbenwalker

18 Dec 16 #38

Ah ok thanks, thought this announcement is just the reduction in price, but Nova are saying there is a further announcement that will benefit existing users as well.

lavafire

18 Dec 16 #39

This is by far the best launcher on Android. Regularly updated, simple to use and it just keeps getting better.

wonderbrawl

18 Dec 16 #40

I paid a couple of quid for this a few years back. It would have been good value at a tenner.

ravingdaving

18 Dec 16 #41

paid 4 quid yesterday with the free three pound so cost me a quid ahh well

TimeZ0ne

18 Dec 16 #42

Worth having especially if it's vanilla launcher

londonstinks

18 Dec 16 #43

Nova launcher is my first installation on any new phone, well worth the price!

Sprograt

18 Dec 16 #44

This is one of the first apps I install onto a new phone excellent app for the money.

raefil

18 Dec 16 #45

will this easily replace samsungs touchwiz?

rev6 to raefil

18 Dec 16 #47

The launcher yes.

pig_dog

18 Dec 16 #46

Any Android phone, the first thing you need to do is install Nova Launcher and enable badges! No brainer!

nitro228

18 Dec 16 1 #48

I hate the fact that you have to pay to make an android phone work properly. I bought an android based on everyone telling me they were better than iPhone as they're so customisable. it turns out you have to pay for the customisations and even then it's nowhere near as slick as an iPhone. wish I'd stuck with apple, yes they're expensive but at least you don't have to pay extra to get a launcher that works well.

raefil to nitro228

18 Dec 16 5 #49

its 50p :smiley:

rev6 to nitro228

18 Dec 16 #50

You don't have to pay for Nova Launcher. You pay for the extra features Prime gives you. The standard version is also great.

Evouk to nitro228

18 Dec 16 2 #51

I think you'll find other 'free' launchers out there too! Even in stock or other manufacturers UI there's still more customisations you can do than ios.

MrCollective to nitro228

18 Dec 16 #52

Far from it.

https://developer.android.com/distribute/googleplay/developer-console.html

InsaneNutter to nitro228

18 Dec 16 #64

Based on your comment it doesn't actually sound like you have ever explored the Google Play store, i'd suggest taking another look.

You don't even need to purchase Nova Launcher, it's free. The paid for version is to support the developers and give you a few additional features as a thank you, it's certainly not required.

As for having to download a launcher at all to make Android more useful that's subjective, as each manufacturer does their own take on a launcher, some are good, some are bad. Then you have power users who wan't something more.

All the themes, apps and widgets I have installed are actually free. However i did purchase Nova a few years to support the developers. I dont think i actually use any of the features in the purchased version though.

arora to nitro228

18 Dec 16 1 #65

Dude i kept iphone since launch and only moved to Android nexus 6p this year. It is best decision i have ever made with phone. I believe moving to android experience depends upon which handset you are moving to. Customisation is definitely plus point for android but there are different launchers with different experience and options. Not everyone will like every option so they choose launcher based on what they want. There are lot of good free launchers in google play. Even nova basic version is good enough.

umirza85

18 Dec 16 #53

Perfect if youre stuck on a xiaomi phone and that terrible miui.

MassiveAttack99

18 Dec 16 #54

How's this compare to Smart Launcher Pro?

morrig to MassiveAttack99

18 Dec 16 #66

Have tried virtually all including Smart launcher the Nova is the best and for 50p worth a try ,very easy and simple to use and with all launchers don't forget to back-up your settings.

CouldntThinkOfAUsername

18 Dec 16 1 #55

Decent launcher but it never could replace the stock launcher on my Xperia Z3 which is just faster at opening apps. Nova always had a annoying noticeable delay from touching the icon to the app opening, whereas stock Z3 is instant.

rev6 to CouldntThinkOfAUsername

18 Dec 16 #57

Does an animation happen before hand? It could be that. You can speed them up in the look & feel settings.

spik3_my_drink to CouldntThinkOfAUsername

18 Dec 16 1 #59

can you do everything on the z3 stock as nova?

Tyseyh

18 Dec 16 #56

Worth getting this for sure. I've had it for years now.

1n24n3

18 Dec 16 1 #58

Do you have to buy an app (nova launcher in this case) again if you buy a new different phone in the future?

spik3_my_drink to 1n24n3

18 Dec 16 1 #60

no just log in to Google play using the credentials as when you bought the app. all your purchases are saved on your Google play about. There are other ways also, I.e. Sony have an app that transfer practically everything on to your new Sony phone

willpower

18 Dec 16 #61

I've been using Z-Launcher it's the best out there. It keeps your top 5 most frequently used apps on the front page and lets you write on screen with your finger list other apps beginning with the letters you've written. Try it.

Xyzac

18 Dec 16 #62

Android newb here, does installing a launcher replace my s7 "edge" functionality?

rev6 to Xyzac

18 Dec 16 #63

Give it a shot. It won't hurt to try. I doubt it though.

Gshow

18 Dec 16 #67

Same here :wink:

kand449170

18 Dec 16 1 #68

bought it last year, never use it, maybe a deal for someone but i say if your happy with android buy a bar of chocolate instead

imdave

19 Dec 16 1 #69

It's my go-to launcher, but I use an old version (3.3) as I believe they removed some features. Might be better now, but I'm happy to keep it as is.

Deetea

19 Dec 16 1 #70

This one truly stands the test of time.

I tried Smart Launcher Pro recently, which i used to use for years on a previous phone. Just doesn't hold a candle.

dan444

19 Dec 16 #71

Does it drain battery vs native phone launcher?

ktbffh

19 Dec 16 #72

Android...bleurgh

tigger80

19 Dec 16 1 #73

easily worth £5, i cant live without nova when using Samsung phones, i have others but nova is only one i use

onlinejomaibwork

19 Dec 16 1 #74

I bought it when it was 10p