Enhanced Visuals: Access more scroll effects, folder preview styles, and advanced icon layout tweaks.

: After installation completes, press the Home button and select “Nova Launcher” as your default home screen replacement.

A "Mod APK" is a modified version of an Android application distributed outside official channels like the Google Play Store. While the primary appeal is accessing premium features without financial cost, downloading modified software introduces severe security vulnerabilities. Security Vulnerabilities

Branch laid off most of Nova's team by 2024, leaving Barry as the sole developer. While they have stated the app may not be released as open source at this time, they also haven't definitively announced a permanent closure. However, the last update was in May 2024, meaning no new features or security patches are expected. A surprise beta appeared later in 2025, but it was based on old code and raised more questions than answers. For now, the app remains downloadable but is essentially in a state of permanent maintenance.