9 Simple Tips To Boost Your Smartphone’s Gaming Performance

Nov. 17, 2021, 12:57 a.m.

Who says you need to buy an expensive smartphone to play games? Even many budget-level smartphones can deliver a decent gaming experience. Though this in no way undermines the gaming experience that power-packed smartphones offer. As gaming performance depends on internal hardware. But then it is not the only factor. So, here are tips that can help you get the best performance out of your smartphone.

Turn off all the background apps

Even if your smartphone has limited RAM, closing background apps can help free up RAM and relatively improve gaming performance.

Turn off power-saving mode

Power saving mode is meant to save battery life by limiting the resources of the system, such as reducing the brightness, clock speed, etc. Ensure it is turned off when you are playing games.

Switch to game mode or high-performance mode (if available)

Many Android smartphones come with a dedicated high-performance or gaming mode. In this mode, the smartphones are pre-configured to prioritize gaming over other activities. So, enable it if it is there on your smartphone.

Use Game booster app to better manage system resources

Game booster apps optimize smartphones’ performance for gaming. They can automatically turn off all the unnecessary activities and tasks to deliver the best possible gaming performance.

Opt for a good Wi-Fi connection while gaming

A stable Wi-Fi connection is essential for smooth gaming performance. It ensures lag-free gaming.

Adjust game settings

You should always make some adjustments to the games’ graphics setting based on your smartphone. This will help you get better frame rates and a smooth gaming experience.

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Clear Cache

Clearing a smartphone’s entire cache data can save a lot on the storage front. Enough free storage is essential for a smartphone's smooth operation, and hence it results in smooth gaming performance.

Get rid of widgets on the home screen

If you are an Android user, then you should know that Widgets consume system resources. Removing them can help you improve your smartphone’s performance.9

Update your smartphone with the latest software

Smartphone manufacturers often send performance updates with better optimization of system resources. Installing the latest software will ensure that you have the best possible performance tuning for your smartphone.