# Splash Screen is not working in debug builds **URL:** \ **Category:** Bug Reports\ **Tags:** vega-device, vega-apps\ **Created:** [November 17, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788 "2025-11-17T11:04:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rachana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4da419/32.png) [@Rachana](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Rachana)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788/1 "2025-11-17T11:04:36Z")
# ๐Ÿ‘‰ Bug Description * * * ## 1. Summary _We noticed that the native splash screen is not working as expected in debug mode. The splash screen disappears too quickly and a black screen appears until the next page loads. This problem has been ongoing for a while. It is working fine in the release build types, but we as developers, QA and business use debug builds for most of the testing and showcases. We have opened a thread in the shared slack space with amazon too, raising a forum post for awareness too._ **App Name** : Peacock **Bug Severity** Select one that applies - Impacts operation of app - Blocks current development - Improvement suggestion - Issue with documentation (If selected, please share the doc link and describe the issue) - Other ## 2. Steps to Reproduce 1. Build a debug build type of the peacock app. 2. Launch it onto the kepler device. 3. The splash will show up for a millisecond before dismissing. ## 3. Observed Behavior _Explain what actually happened, noting any discrepancies or malfunctions._ ```auto The splash screen appears and disappears very quickly before our immersive page loads and a black screen appears until the loading finishes. ``` ## 4. Expected Behavior _Describe what you expected the SDK to do under normal operation._ ```auto Expect the splash screen to not be dismissed before the next page has rendered. ``` ### 4.a Possible Root Cause & Temporary Workaround _Fill out anything you have tried. If you donโ€™t know, N/A is acceptable_ ```auto The way the splash screen is being rendered in debug builds. We are currently using release builds, but again debug builds are preferred when working due to logs. ``` ## 6. Environment _Please fill out the fields related to your bug below:_ - **SDK Version:** _Output of `0.21.4686`_ - **App State:** `Foreground` * * * ## ๐Ÿ‘‰ Additional Context * * * **Any Additional Context you would like to provide?** _Add any other relevant information, such as recent updates to the SDK, dependencies, or device OS that may affect the bug._ ```auto Link of the slack thread - has the reference videos there: https://amazon-gxm5555.slack.com/archives/C04H7S9AKMK/p1756394735360379 ``` ---
**Author:** ![Ivy](https://dhm3gbtzu79o6.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.amazondeveloper.com/ivy/32/5637_2.png) [@Ivy](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Ivy)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2025, 4:13am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788/3 "2025-11-18T04:13:38Z")
Hey @Rachana We are looking into your issue and will update you with a solution soon. Warm regards, Ivy ---
**Author:** ![Ivy](https://dhm3gbtzu79o6.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.amazondeveloper.com/ivy/32/5637_2.png) [@Ivy](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Ivy)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788/4 "2025-11-27T06:35:18Z")
Hi @Rachana Iโ€™m sorry for the delay in response. I just wanted to let you know that we are still working on your issue actively and will update you soon. Warm regards, Ivy ---
**Author:** ![Rachana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4da419/32.png) [@Rachana](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Rachana)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788/5 "2025-11-27T12:57:42Z")
Hi @Ivy , No worries, thank you for the update. Regards, Rachana ---
**Author:** ![Ivy](https://dhm3gbtzu79o6.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.amazondeveloper.com/ivy/32/5637_2.png) [@Ivy](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Ivy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2025, 11:38am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788/6 "2025-12-08T11:38:35Z")
Hi @Rachana Apologies for the delayed response. We have timeout disable feature, which will not kill the app if it takes more time to load. **[Disable unresponsive app timeout mechanism :](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/vega/0.21/debugger-issues.html?ref=da)** Disables the timeout that terminates the application when state transitions exceed the maximum allowed duration or when a thread within app is exceeding max allowed timeout for thread operations. I have tested this in my device. App does not crash after disabling app timeout with this command. Tested with 20 seconds pause, app crashed without disable timeout command and did not crash after using this. ```auto vlcm debug --disable-app-timeout vlcm launch-app orpheus:// ``` Warm regards, Ivy ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dhm3gbtzu79o6.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.amazondeveloper.com/system/32/5065_2.png) [@system](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/splash-screen-is-not-working-in-debug-builds/24788/7 "2025-12-22T11:39:27Z")
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