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

6.0-beta14 Feb 11, 2019

• Bug fixes and optimizations

6.0-beta13 Jan 30, 2019

• Fix FCs
• Fix app drawer incorrectly resetting to the top
• Fix adaptive icon wiggle
• Improve drawer swipe performance with some dock backgrounsd
• Misc fixes and optimizations
• Updated translations

6.0-beta12 Jan 18, 2019

• Fixes and optimizations

6.0-beta11 Dec 21, 2018

• Minor fixes
• Updated translations

6.0-beta10 Dec 19, 2018

• Fix bugs introduced in beta9

6.0-beta9 Dec 19, 2018

• New: Added a page indicator for horizontal folders
• New: Notification Badges now respect System Settings on Oreo+
• Improved: Dock background
• Improved: More text updates in Nova Settings
• Improved: Hover to scroll during drag/drop in horizontal folders
• Improved: Updated scrollbar style
• Fix: Widget drawer resetting to the top
• Fix: Text color in drawer after toggling Night Mode
• Fix: Blank rows in shortcut popup
• Fix: General fixes and improvements in Settings

6.0-beta8 Nov 19, 2018

• Bug fixes and optimizations

6.0-beta7.1 Nov 18, 2018

• Bug fixes and optimizations

6.0-beta6 Nov 16, 2018

• Bug fixes and optimizations
• Fix some widgets (Evernote) not loading

6.0-beta5 Oct 11, 2018

• New Android Pie inspired app animation
• Option for assistant in searchbar
• Fixes