Nova Launcher is a powerful launcher application designed specifically for Android devices that will allow you to fully customize your smartphone's screen and give it the look you want for optimal usability.

What are the key features of Nova Launcher?

Customization: Nova Launcher enables you to customize on-screen app icons by choosing from themes that you can purchase in the Google Play Store. It also includes night mode and dark theme. You can also place icons and widgets anywhere on your screen without fitting the grid.
Backup settings: Nova Launcher also allows you to back up your settings and import them into another phone or an Android tablet. You can save these backups in the end or upload them to the cloud.
Speed increase: Nova Launcher increases your phone's response speed, improving the fluidity and optimizing its performance.

How to use Nova Launcher?

Nova Launcher lets you customize the home screen of your Android cell phone and adjust icons and widgets as you wish. After you downloaded the app, you can start customizing your home screen. First of all, you can choose whether to start fresh, use your old home screen or Nova Launcher basic home screen. Then, by tapping and long-pressing the home screen you will pull up a menu that’ll let you change the wallpaper, widgets, buttons, and more.

You can also tap on the Widgets button and resize or remove them, thick or thin its borders or see its settings. To change the Desktop Grid, go to Home Screen > Settings > Desktop Grid. Now you can change the widgets you see on your home screen. You can also change their layout, add frequently used apps, and more.

Is Nova Launcher free?

If you get the paid version: Nova Launcher Prime ($4.99), you will also be able to customize the command access gestures (swipe, pinch, double-tap...) to start, use and close your applications. You can also create app tabs or folders to better organize your apps, and even hide the ones you don't use without having to delete them from your phone.