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. Become a Nova Launcher beta tester
2. 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.

Download the latest Beta APK

Download the Stable APK

Changelog

8.1.1 BETA Jun 13, 2024

• Fix MediaCard becoming transparent
• Fix Edge Swipe for Feeds
• Fix FCs

8.1.0 BETA Jun 12, 2024

• Revamped Cards experience with new customizable app cards, widget cards, and more
• Introduces the first preview of Nova Now -- a brand new feed where you can see cards, apps, and information that is most relevant to you
• Adds Smart Folders where Nova can intelligently categorize your apps and automatically place them into drawer folders or tabs
• A revamped media experience with a rebuilt customizable Media card and a new integration with Deezer
• Move the Weather and Maps cards from the drawer to Nova Now
• Bug fixes
• Read more about this update at https://novalauncher.com/nova-8-1

8.0.18 May 17, 2024

• Add a toggle to show a single row of app search results (Nova Settings > Search > Limit apps to one row)
• Prevent Bixby from taking over Google Assistant/Gemini
• Dock placement improvements on large screens
• Restore the vertical dock background
• Restore the ability to open search from the swipe indicator
• Nova Settings visual improvements
• Various bug and crash fixes
• Update translations

8.0.17 May 3, 2024

• Improve migration from Nova 7
• Fix Fallback/Best Of color picker options
• Bug fixes

8.0.16 Apr 24, 2024

• Fix Google autosuggestion special characters
• Fix Autocomplete Paste button in Windowed mode

8.0.15 BETA Apr 22, 2024

• Add support for web suggestions from Google
• Allow suggested search queries to be pasted into the search bar
• Restore the ability to search with a package name
• Support opening URLs directly without a protocol
• Immersive search result and card display improvements
• Ensure the correct assistant from Google is always launched
• Redesigned What's New page for Nova 7 upgrades
• Several bug fixes and optimizations
• Update translations

8.0.14 BETA Feb 13, 2024

• Add Gemini assistant icon option
• Add support for Android's App Language feature (Android 13+)
• Add support for IP addresses in search
• MicroResults can be copied to the clipboard by tapping
• Fixes with the bottom drawer search bar placement
• Fix media card interfering with dock
• Various padding fixes
• Various other bug and crash fixes
• Update translations

8.0.13 BETA Jan 29, 2024

• Improved First Run Experience
• Bug fixes and optimizations

8.0.12 BETA Jan 29, 2024

• Improved First Run Experience
• Bug fixes and optimizations

8.0.11 BETA Jan 19, 2024

• Update translations
• Nova Settings fixes
• Fix FCs