Gaming Mode

Optimize your device for best gaming performance. Freeze background apps, adjust refresh rates, configure Samsung-specific optimizations, and maximize gaming capabilities.

Gaming Mode main screen
Gaming Dashboard
Gaming settings
Settings

Quick Start

1
Enable Gaming Mode

Tap the "Gaming Mode" card to activate

2
Optimizations Apply

Background apps freeze, system optimizes for performance

3
Launch Game

Start your game with maximum available resources

4
Disable When Done

Turn off Gaming Mode to restore normal operation

Optimization Tools

RAM Purge

Free RAM before gaming. Closes background apps. Shows freed memory amount.

App Freezing

Freeze non-essential apps. Frees CPU and RAM. Create freeze profiles for different games.

Focus Mode

Enable Do Not Disturb. Silences notifications. Minimizes interruptions during gaming.

Refresh Rate

Adjust display refresh rate. 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz options. Higher = smoother but more battery.

Samsung-Specific Features

For Samsung devices, additional optimizations available:

Disable All Throttling

Remove all performance limits. Maximum performance enabled. May cause heat and battery drain.

Disable GOS

Remove Game Optimization Service limits. Improves performance for demanding games.

Game Tools Control

Enable/disable Game Tools overlay. Configure game-specific settings.

GOS Plugins

Disable Exynos and Mali plugins. Remove throttling for processors and GPUs.

Samsung Warning: Disabling throttling may cause overheating. Monitor device temperature during extended gaming sessions.

Display Settings

Refresh Rate Options

60 Hz Standard, saves battery
90 Hz Smooth, balanced
120 Hz Maximum smoothness
Auto Device decides based on content

Graphics Options

MSAA

Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing. Improves visual quality. May impact performance.

Hardware Overlays

Control hardware-accelerated overlays. Disable for better compatibility.

Resolution

Lower resolution for better performance. Higher for better quality.

DPI Adjustment

Change display density. Affects UI scaling and performance.

Freeze Profiles

1
Create Profile

Tap "Freeze Profiles" → "New Profile"

2
Select Apps

Choose apps to freeze for this profile

3
Name Profile

Give it a name like "FPS Games" or "Strategy Games"

4
Apply Anytime

Switch profiles with one tap for different games

Use Cases

Demanding Games

Enable Gaming Mode, freeze all non-essential apps, max refresh rate, disable throttling (Samsung).

Battery Saving

Use 60 Hz refresh, lower resolution, keep throttling enabled, freeze fewer apps.

Competitive Gaming

Disable all throttling, max refresh rate, freeze all background apps, enable focus mode.

Troubleshooting

Options Not Available

  • Samsung features need Samsung device
  • Verify Stealth Service or root installed
  • Some need specific Android versions
  • Check privilege level status

Device Overheating

  • Disable "Disable All Throttling"
  • Lower refresh rate
  • Unfreeze some apps
  • Take breaks during gaming

Performance Not Improved

  • Verify Gaming Mode enabled
  • Check if apps frozen
  • Try disabling GOS (Samsung)
  • Lower resolution if available

Battery Draining Fast

  • Lower refresh rate
  • Re-enable throttling
  • Reduce frozen apps count
  • Use balanced performance profile