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Troubleshooting

Elvean Won’t Launch

  1. Make sure you’re on an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 15 or later
  2. Check that the app is in your Applications folder
  3. Try right-clicking the app and selecting “Open” if you see a security warning

Global Hotkey Not Working

  1. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
  2. Make sure Elvean is listed and enabled
  3. If it’s listed but not working, remove it and re-add it

Slow Model Performance

  • Ensure no other resource-heavy apps are running
  • Check Activity Monitor for available memory
  • Try switching to a smaller model in Settings → Models

Models Not Downloading

  • Check your internet connection
  • Ensure you have enough free disk space (models range from 2–8 GB)
  • Try restarting the app and re-initiating the download