Mods are notoriously less stable than official builds and may cause crashes or high battery drain, especially on the newer v8.x branch which is still in active development. Development Context
Nova Launcher was acquired by (an analytics company) in 2022. While the original developer remains, the v8 branch represents the first major push under this new ownership. Most users find the official v8 beta (available via the Nova Launcher Discord or website) to be the most reliable way to experience these new features. Nova Launcher-Prime-v801_build_80001-Modapk
You will not receive security patches or new features through the Google Play Store. You would have to manually find and install a new "modded" file for every update. Mods are notoriously less stable than official builds
The version you mentioned is labeled as a It is important to understand the implications of using modified software instead of the official version: Most users find the official v8 beta (available
Modded APKs are often altered by third parties to bypass licensing (getting Prime features for free). This process can easily inject malware, spyware, or keyloggers into the app.
Enhanced search functionality within the app drawer, providing quicker access to apps, contacts, and web results.
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