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

6.1.6 Apr 10, 2019

• Numeric Dots - notification based numeric badges. Does not require TeslaUnread. (Requires Nova Prime)
• Undo bar when removing desktop items
• Allow showing wallpaper in notch area when notification bar is hidden (Enable Transparent Notification Bar)
• Bug fixes and optimizations
• See more at https://help.teslacoilapps.com/versions/6-1

6.1.5 BETA Apr 5, 2019

• Optimizations and fixes

6.1.4 BETA Mar 29, 2019

• Optimizations and fixes

6.1.3 BETA Mar 26, 2019

• Undo bar when removing desktop items
• Optimizations and fixes

6.1.2 BETA Mar 13, 2019

• Numeric dots now display counts on folders
• Allow showing wallpaper in notch area when notification bar is hidden (Enable Transparent Notification Bar)
• Bug fixes and optimizations
• See more at
• https://help.teslacoilapps.com/versions/6-1

6.1.1 BETA Mar 5, 2019

• Dark mode for the Google Discover page (Requires Nova Google Companion APK and Oreo or greater)
• Numeric Dots - notification based numeric badges. Does not require TeslaUnread. (Requires Nova Prime)
• See more at
• https://help.teslacoilapps.com/versions/6-1

6.0 Mar 1, 2019

• Stable release of 6.0
• Improved Settings menu layout: Dock options are now part of Desktop, more intuitive settings hierarchy, etc.
• Nova Settings are now searchable for faster parsing.
• More Adaptive Icon options available, including a new customizable shape.
• Option to automatically match folder and app drawer icon size to desktop.
• New window styles in folders: choose from windowed or immersive modes.
• Folder background shapes now share the same options as adaptive icons: Round, Squircle, etc.
• App drawer search bar can now be stylized like on the desktop.
• Search bar provider can now be set to Google or Nova Settings by default.
• Added vertical or horizontal scrolling options for folders.
• Icon resizing no longer requires Nova Prime (but you should probably buy it anyway).

6.0-beta16 Feb 27, 2019

• Fix FC

6.0-beta15 Feb 27, 2019

• Fix widget padding resetting after app updates
• Fixes for RTL layouts
• Fix FCs
• Updated translations

6.0-beta14 Feb 11, 2019

• Bug fixes and optimizations