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:
- Join the Nova Launcher Beta Community on Discord
- Become a Nova Launcher beta tester
- 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
8.0.14 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
8.0.10 BETA Dec 26, 2023
- Bug fixes and optimizations
8.0.9 BETA Dec 16, 2023
- Add support for Smart Spacer feed
- UI improvements
- Fixes crash on Android 14 QPR2
- Other minor fixes
8.0.8 BETA Oct 26, 2023
- Fix FCs
- Fix Swipe Folder icon background
- Fix Map card deletion
8.0.7 BETA Oct 24, 2023
- New "Cards" for app drawer and search (Nova Settings > Cards)
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- Media Controls, Weather and Map locations
- Additional Search API Integrations for Slack, Discord, Dropbox, OneDrive and GitHub (Nova Settings > Integrations)
- Improvements to Nova Settings
- Bug fixes
8.0.6 BETA Jul 11, 2023
- Immersive app search in Drawer (Nova Settings > Search)
- Auto show keyboard when opening drawer (Above + Nova Settings > Drawer)
- Frequently used shortcuts in drawer (Nova Settings > Drawer. Requires app usage permission))
- Enhance search with integrations with Spotify, Twitch and system Calendar (Nova Settings > Search)
- Additional contact actions
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