Getting started · First launch and Full Disk Access
Why does Storage Studio show a splash screen when it opens?
Short answer: It's a few seconds while the app checks for updates and refreshes its settings — about five seconds normally, up to about 20 on a first install. It always dismisses on its own, and works offline too.
The splash screen is a brief moment while Storage Studio checks for updates and refreshes its settings. It shows the app's mark, the version number and a Connecting… line.
How long it stays:
- Routine launches — about five seconds. If the settings are recent, the app doesn't wait for the network at all.
- First install — up to about 20 seconds, because the app needs its settings once. If you're offline, it shows a Working offline card and opens anyway.
You're never stuck: it always dismisses on its own, and Cancel, the red close button or Esc closes the app if you'd rather not continue.