Launcher Prime Xda: Nova

| Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Swipe, pinch, double-tap, two-finger swipes on the home screen. (e.g., Swipe down for notifications, up for app drawer, double-tap to lock screen). | | App Drawer Groups | Create custom tabs or folders within the app drawer (e.g., "Games," "Productivity," "Tools"). | | Hide Apps | Completely remove apps from the app drawer without uninstalling them. | | Unread Counts | Native notification badges (dots or numbers) for missed calls, unread SMS, Gmail, etc. (Requires Nova Prime & TeslaUnread plugin - legacy). Modern Android uses Notification Dots. | | Custom Drawer Tabs | Name your own tabs (vs. just Dynamic/Recent). |

Even critics admit: for power users who change phones often (e.g., Android enthusiasts on XDA), Nova Prime’s (restoring your exact layout via Google Drive) saves hours of setup.

: Replace standard dots with actual numeric counts or dynamic icons that provide a quick preview of your alerts without opening the app. Advanced Aesthetic Customization nova launcher prime xda

For rooted users, XDA developer created the NovaInstaller Magisk module, which installs Nova Launcher as a system app. Benefits include:

Create custom tabs or folders within your app drawer for hyper-organized access. | Feature | Description | | :--- |

Most users know about multiple home screens. But XDA power users utilize multiple dock pages . Swipe left/right on the dock to access a second set of 5-7 icons. Great for separating work/personal apps.

On XDA, the perennial debate is whether Nova Prime is still relevant given how good Pixel Launcher or One UI Home have become. Here is the consensus: | | Hide Apps | Completely remove apps

: Often linked in the signature of XDA power users.