Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Nova Launcher

Tips and Tricks of Nova Launcher.

 Nova Launcher is the king of Android launchers. With many features, it is the best way to personalize your smartphone. It can surprise the spectators, confuse the ignorant and save precious seconds, often simultaneously. However, the large number of options can be intimidating, so many are often overlooked. Here is a summary of the most useful tips and tricks of Nova Launcher.

 Swipe actions on apps:

 Another way to use swiping actions is to open applications related to other applications. I have the camera icon to open the Gallery application when I drag, for example, and drag the Google Calendar app allows me to add a reminder (download the Google Inbox to access this feature). I also use it to open Messenger with a slide on the Facebook app icon.

       To configure this, simply tap and hold an icon, select Edit
       Touch the Action option on the slide to select the action you choose.

 Hidden folders:

Here's a great way to access all your most commonly used apps quickly and without littering up your home screen. You can make an app folder that is hidden, appearing only as an icon of your choosing. When pressed, the icon will open the first app, but when you swipe up, it will open the folder, showing the full range of related apps.

I use this for my music apps, so when I press the headphones icon, Deezer opens, but when I swipe up, I see Soundcloud, Music Player, Deezer, etc.

•     To set this up, first drag the related apps into a folder as you would normally.

•     Then long-press on the folder and select Edit.

•     From here, you can press on the icon to choose a different one, change the name of the folder, and adjust the Swipe to open and Tap action settings.

•     Flick the Swipe to open toggle to the right, and, from the Tap action drop-down menu, select First item in folder.

•     For bonus points, make your folders transparent, too, by opening Nova Settings and going to Folders > Background and sliding Transparency to 100 percent.