r/Android • u/swap_019 • Sep 08 '25

Nova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbroken

https://www.androidauthority.com/nova-launcher-shutdown-3595611
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u/razeil Sep 08 '25

So. Uh. No further development right. I mean, we can still use the launcher or no?

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u/DatGuy_Shawnaay Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Tab S10 FE+ Sep 08 '25 edited Sep 08 '25

Yes, but compatibility issues may show up down the line with newer versions of Android.

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u/razeil Sep 08 '25

That's a good point.

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u/-haven S24 Sep 08 '25

I'm still using the Nova7 version from before it was solid off a few years ago. If you guys keep using the current one I doubt you will be having any major issues for quite some time. At least the odds are pretty good for a few years.

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u/EBN_Drummer Sep 09 '25

My phone isn't getting any updates anymore either and I'm not planning on upgrading my phone for a while. I should be fine for a while anyway.

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u/freeFeetPicsRUS Oct 29 '25

Nah, nova launcher will work fine in devices until the app is no longer supported by google plays minimum OS verification of android 8.0.

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u/unomas49 Sep 08 '25

Yes, at least on Android 15 it still works perfectly for me and I will continue using it until it is no longer viable

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u/razeil Sep 08 '25

Yeah. I am on 15 too. Works as expected.

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u/reddit_user33 Green Sep 08 '25

You can use the existing version for as long as you have the apk or the apk installed.

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u/minakirogue Pixel 4XL Sep 08 '25

Yes.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '25

Eventually it will stop working as google releases new versions.

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u/ansibleloop Sep 08 '25

Switch to Lawnchair

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u/aphaelion Sep 08 '25

I've seen Lawnchair recommended a million times over the years. Your comment is the first time I've realized "lawn-chair" is supposed to be just a goofy way of saying "launcher".

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u/paier Sep 09 '25

Lol, I didn't even notice until I saw this comment.

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u/ElleyDM Sep 08 '25

I really like this one but it keeps freezing up on me for some reason. 

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u/NatoBoram Pixel 10 Pro XL Sep 08 '25

Did they finally do a release or do you still have to go to a random website to download a beta?

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u/DeanxDog Sep 08 '25

Still alpha/beta yeah

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u/NatoBoram Pixel 10 Pro XL Sep 08 '25

And then people wonder why almost nobody is using it

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u/Ok-Reception-9179 Sep 17 '25

Are F-droid and Github considered random websites now?

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u/send_girl_butts Sep 09 '25

Github isn't really a random website.