Farewell Caton builds "game mode" for Android phones

Today's mobile games, apart from large-scale 3D standalone games, don't actually require very high-end hardware. For example, "Honor of Kings" can run smoothly even on a Snapdragon 430 processor. However, occasional lag in the game might be due to poor optimization in certain details.

Some phones have a built-in game mode—do you know how to activate it?

Clean up memory before playing

Although Android has a memory management system, when launching a large game, it may not automatically clear background apps, leading to reduced performance due to low available memory. It’s a good idea to manually clear the background, especially on lower-end devices with 3GB or less RAM.

Check your phone’s battery settings

To save power, most Android phones offer different battery modes like high-performance, normal, and power-saving. The latter two limit CPU frequency, which can affect game performance. Make sure to switch to high-performance mode before starting a game to get the best experience.

Ensure a stable internet connection

Most modern Android games require a stable network. If your Wi-Fi is unstable, it can cause lags or delays. Go to Wi-Fi settings and enable “Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep” to avoid accidental disconnections while gaming.

Enable GPU rendering

Go to Developer Options (usually found by tapping the build number multiple times), then enable “Force GPU rendering.” This allows the system to use the GPU for rendering, reducing CPU load and improving performance while also saving battery life.

Adjust game quality settings

Many mobile games allow you to adjust graphics quality. If your device struggles, try lowering the resolution or effects in the game settings. This can make a big difference in smoothness without sacrificing too much visual appeal.

Use multi-user features wisely

If your phone supports multiple users (like guest mode), consider creating a separate account just for gaming. You can disable all notifications and ads on that user profile to ensure a smoother and more focused gaming experience.

Enable guest mode or multi-user settings

Block all app notifications to stay focused on the game