Nova Launcher Beta

Nova Launcher Beta builds include new features and tweaks before they're released to all users. They're not tested as thoroughly and may not be as reliable. Beta builds are best for users who don't mind things being a little unstable.

You can get started with Nova Beta builds by either opting in as a tester on Google Play or downloading the APK from the links below.

Here's how to enroll in the beta channel on Google Play:

1. Join the Nova Launcher Beta Community on Discord
2. Become a Nova Launcher beta tester
3. When a new beta build becomes available, it will notify you or automatically install on your device depending on Play Store settings

Beta builds work as direct upgrades to your existing Nova Launcher installation and don't require you to uninstall Nova stable builds first. All betas are compatible with Nova Prime and its features.

For betas installed outside of the Play Store, you can update from Nova Settings > Nova Launcher Version > Beta. You can also enable automatic update checks in this menu.

Nova Launcher Beta Discord Community

Download the latest Beta APK

Download the Stable APK

Changelog

8.0.5 BETA May 11, 2023

• Fix drag-drop crash on Android 8.1
• Fix root option to hide clock
• Fix wallpaper colors not being respected by icon theme when applied via app
• Fix crash when applying certain icon themes
• Minor fixes
• Updated translations

8.0.4 BETA Apr 20, 2023

• New color picker in the long-press menu for widgets that support Material You colors
• More system colour options in the colour picker
• Automatically refresh dynamic icon packs when system color theme is changed (re-apply icon pack after updating)
• Restore some options from legacy Nova Settings
• Fix wallpaper zoom on supported devices
• Fix search widget crash on MIUI 14
• Other minor bug fixes and optimizations

8.0.3 BETA Sep 14, 2022

• Additional SearchMore apps (eg Wikipedia, Maps, YouTube, Spotify)
• Improve search matching of shortcuts and contacts
• Restore 'Reset Custom Icons' in new Nova Settings (Nova Settings > Look Feel > Icon style > Icon Theme > menu)
• Improve desktop icon swipe handling
• Show history and examples of usage reporting data (Nova Settings > Advanced > Error & usage reporting > Gear)
• Fixes for widget size reporting
• Fix custom app drawer icon not sticking
• Fix default page indicator in desktop overview
• Fix Nova Actions from external apps on Android 13+

8.0.2 BETA Jul 21, 2022

• Branch Search for Shortcuts and Contacts
• • Branch search is powered by a library used by Nova. Its internal identifier
• is 'io.branch.search', (Nova Launcher is 'com.teslacoilsw.launcher')
• • This library is completely offline and makes no network connections.
• • This is NOT the same as Branch's other product, the deep link library called 'io.branch.sdk.android'
• Fix unable to resize widgets vertically
• Fix magneta text in Edit dialog
• Fix app drawer not loading

8.0.1 BETA Jul 17, 2022

• Fixes FCs on Android 8 and 9
• Fix widgets on Samsung
• Fix disabling dock
• Fix various crashes
• Fix max grid size in settings UI
• Fix left/right gestures on single home screen
• Fix left/right gesture settings appearing twice
• Fix backing out of gesture action selection screen causing selection of None

8.0 BETA Jul 15, 2022

• Material You - Custom color schemes based on wallpaper colors
• Redesigned Nova Settings
• New swipe left/right desktop gestures
• Align Bottom immersive folders
• Rebased on Launcher3 Android 12L
• Android 13 fixes

7.0.57 Dec 14, 2021

• Fixes for Android 12L
• Bug fixes and optimizations

7.0.56 Nov 22, 2021

• Fix Android 8.x widget crash

7.0.55 BETA Nov 22, 2021

• Bug fixes and optimizations

7.0.54 Nov 16, 2021

• Bug fixes and optimizations