Nova Launcher Beta

Nova Launcher Betas include new features and fixes before they are released to all users. However they also are not as well tested and may not be as reliable. Betas are best for people who don't mind when things temporarily break a little bit.

Betas are distributed either via Google Play by opting in as a tester, or directly from this website.

To opt-in for Nova Launcher Betas from Google Play:

1. Join the Nova Launcher Beta G+ Community
2. Opt-in for Nova Launcher
3. Opt-in for TeslaUnread
4. Wait for a beta. Betas are not always available, but when one is the Play Store will prompt you to update or automatically update depending on your settings

Installing betas does not require uninstalling your current version of Nova Launcher. Betas are compatible with your existing Nova Launcher Prime license and you will not lose Prime features by installing a beta.

For betas outside of the Play Store, install the latest Nova Launcher APK and enable automatic update checks and update from within the app via Settings > Check for updates > Menu > Beta

Nova Launcher Beta G+ Community

Download the latest Beta APK

Download the Stable APK

Changelog

6.0-beta5 Oct 11, 2018

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

6.0-beta4 Aug 30, 2018

• Folder fixes
• Fixes and optimizations

6.0-beta3 Aug 10, 2018

• Bug fixes

6.0-beta2 Aug 10, 2018

• Bug fixes

6.0-beta1 Aug 7, 2018

• 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).

5.5.4 May 12, 2018

• Fix blank app drawer on Android P DP2 Preview
• Minor fixes and optimizations

5.5.3 Jan 12, 2018

• Bug fixes and optimizations

5.5.2 Dec 18, 2017

• Bug fixes and optimizations

5.5.1 Nov 20, 2017

• Fix FC on Huawei devices

5.5 Nov 20, 2017

• Adaptive icons for Android 5.0+
• Intelligently reshape legacy icons to adaptive
• Android 8.1 style popup menu (Look Feel - Popup menu - Block)
• Searchbar in dock
• Replace searchbar in dock with any widget (Long-press - Replace)
• Optimizations and bug fixes