Version 8.0.3 and later (including 8.1.3) are often released as betas. You can download these safely from APKMirror or through the official Nova Launcher website .

Support for TeslaUnread was completely removed starting with Nova 7 in 2021. It is no longer developed or supported by the Nova team.

The 8.x series introduced several major updates to the launcher:

Nova Launcher was acquired by Instabridge in early 2026, and the original developer, Kevin Barry, has since stepped away from the project. The Status of TeslaUnread

Nova Launcher Prime is officially a one-time, lifetime purchase available on the Google Play Store . Once purchased, it unlocks all premium features, including gestures, app drawer groups, and custom icon swipes.

A more streamlined menu for easier navigation.

Nova Launcher Prime now uses "Numeric Dots" or native Android notification listeners to display badges. This is more secure and doesn't require the invasive permissions that TeslaUnread used.