Apps · App updates after a move
Is it safe to move apps that replace themselves when they update, like many code editors?
Short answer: It's possible but not recommended unless the drive stays connected during updates. Storage Studio keeps a safety copy on the drive and restores the app if an update damages it.
It works, but it's not recommended unless you keep the drive connected during updates. Some apps — many Electron-based editors and chat apps — update by swapping the whole app in place, and that can fail partway when the app lives on another drive.
Storage Studio marks these Override, keeps a safety copy of the app on your fast drive, and checks the app after updates; if an update damages it, it restores the app automatically. Still, frequently updated apps are usually happier on your built-in drive.