Nova Launcher on Windows Pc
Developed By: TeslaCoil Software
License: Free
Rating: 4,3/5 - 1.316.177 votes
Last Updated: April 16, 2024
App Details
| Version |
8.1.1 |
| Size |
11.4 MB |
| Release Date |
June 26, 24 |
| Category |
Personalization Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String]. [see more (26)]
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What's New:
Fixes for Android 12LBug fixes and optimizations [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Nova Launcher is a powerful, customizable, and versatile home screen replacement. Nova brings advanced features to enhance your home screens, but still remains a great, user-friend... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Nova Launcher and install on Windows PC. Nova Launcher is free Personalization app, developed by TeslaCoil Software. Latest version of Nova Launcher is 8.1.1, was released on 2024-06-26 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000,000. Overall rating of Nova Launcher is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,316,177 users, 118,490 users had rated it 5*, 955,667 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Nova Launcher on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Nova Launcher on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Nova Launcher on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Nova Launcher using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Nova Launcher" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Nova Launcher on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Nova Launcher" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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Nova Launcher is a powerful, customizable, and versatile home screen replacement. Nova brings advanced features to enhance your home screens, but still remains a great, user-friendly choice for everyone. Whether you want to completely overhaul your home screens or are looking for a cleaner, faster home launcher, Nova is the answer.
• The Newest Features: Nova brings the latest Android launcher features to all other phones.
• Custom Icon Themes: Nova supports thousands of icon themes available in the Play Store.
• Night Mode and Dark Theme: Have night mode come on automatically at a specific time, or just leave it on for a dark theme.
• Customizable App Drawer: Vertical or horizontal scroll, page effects, and card or immersive options are just a few of the things you’ll find available for the app drawer.
• Subgrid Positioning: With the ability to snap icons and widgets in between grid cells, it’s easy to get a precise feel and layout with Nova in a way that’s impossible with most other launchers.
• Backup and Restore: Moving from phone to phone or trying new home screen setups is a snap thanks to Nova’s backup and restore feature. Backups can be stored locally or saved to the cloud for easy transfers.
• Speed: Nova is highly optimized, with smooth and snappy animations that will even older phones a fast and fluid feel.
Do more with Nova Launcher Prime
Unlock Nova Launcher’s full potential with Nova Launcher Prime:
• Gestures: Swipe, pinch, double tap, and more on the home screen to execute custom commands.
• App Drawer Groups: Create custom tabs or folders in the app drawer for an ultra-organized feel.
• Hide Apps: Remove apps from the app drawer without uninstalling them.
• Custom Icon Swipe Gestures: Assign swipe gestures to home screen icons or folders for custom actions.
• …and more. More scrolling effects, unread counts, and others.
This app uses the AccessibilityService permission for optional support of making certain system functions more accessible, such as with desktop gestures. For example screen off or opening the Recents screen. Nova will automatically prompt you to enable this if it is necessary for your configuration, for many cases it is not! No data is collected from the AccessibilityService, it is merely used to invoke system actions.
This app uses the Device Administrator permission for optional screen off/lock functionality.
Fixes for Android 12L
Bug fixes and optimizations
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings.
Allows an application to open, close, or disable the status bar and its icons.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper hints.
Allows an application to tell the AppWidget service which application can access AppWidget's data.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
