Run the initial setup wizard to import your previous launcher layout, or start fresh with a clean configuration. Tailoring Your Setup

Nova Launcher Prime 6.2.19 supports dynamic notification badges. Instead of a generic dot, the launcher reads incoming notifications to display numeric counts or actual sender avatars directly on the application icon. Interface Control and Layout Management

It's important to address the elephant in the room. In 2022, Branch Metrics acquired the app, and by 2024, most of the team had been laid off. Founder Kevin Barry left the company in September 2025 after being told to stop development. The app still works and remains available on the Google Play Store, but active development has ceased.

) sometimes offer smoother system animations that third-party launchers cannot fully replicate.

: Designed for Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher.

Once installed, the customization options are near-endless. Here is how to make the most of it:

Assuming you have the legitimate APK file (backed up from a previous purchase or downloaded from a trusted archive), follow these steps:

Most smartphones come with carrier bloatware or system apps you never use but cannot uninstall. Nova Prime lets you hide these icons completely from your app drawer, cleaning up your visual space. 4. Icon Swipes

The current situation with Nova Launcher is bittersweet. While the app remains fully functional and continues to be available for download, its future is uncertain. Version 6.2.19 represents a frozen moment in time—a stable, feature-complete launcher that many users consider the peak of Nova's capabilities.