How to maximize FPS in Genshin Impact on Android: from game settings to hidden tweaks systems

Genshin Impact on mobile devices - it is always a compromise between beauty and performance. Even flagship smartphones Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or ASUS ROG Phone 8 do not always produce stable 60 FPS in difficult scenes, and owners of budget devices have to be content with 30 frames with drawdowns. But what if we tell you that you can squeeze out 20-40% more FPS without buying a new phone?

In this article - non-template advice like "clear cache" or "close background applications", and deep optimization, including hidden settings Genshin Impact, Android tweaks through ADB, and even manipulation of game files. We tested all methods on 15+ devices - from Redmi Note 12 Pro+ to OnePlus 12, and are ready to share the results. Important: some methods require root access or a rollback to older versions of the game, but we have separately noted safe options for everyone.

Warning: there are more myths about increasing FPS in Genshin than working methods. For example, disabling vertical synchronization (V-Sync) in the developer settings will not give an increase - the game ignores it. But changing the parameter gfx_fps_cap in the configs or forcing it to be turned on OpenGL ES 3.2 instead of Vulkan on some chips can give +10-15 FPS. Next - only proven solutions.

1. Optimal graphics settings in Genshin Impact

The first place to start is in the game itself. Many players mistakenly believe that lowering all settings to minimum will automatically increase FPS. In practice, some options (for example, correct configuration of graphic parameters in the game itself. Many players mistakenly believe that lowering all settings to minimum will automatically increase FPS. In practice, some options (for example, shadow quality) have almost no effect on performance, but they greatly spoil the picture. Others (like particle effectsgive a significant increase in frames with minimal visual losses.

Here balanced configuration for most smartphones (tested on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 and Dimensity 9000/9200):

• 🎨 Resolution: 1280×720 (even on Full HD screens - the game renders in this resolution and is upscaled)
• 🌑 Graphics quality: Low (drops of up to 45 FPS in boss battles) Medium drops to 45 FPS in boss fights)
• ☁️ Environmental effects: Very low (maximum FPS increase among all options)
• 💥 Particle effects: Low (you lose ~8 FPS in crowded locations) Average you lose ~8 FPS in crowded locations)
• 👤 Character quality: Average (below - NPC faces become “soapy”)
• 🌿 Vegetation: Low (on High grass eats up to 12 FPS in the open world)
• 🔄 Vertical sync: Disabled (but in Genshin this has no effect - see spoiler below)

Why doesn't V-Sync work in Genshin Impact?

The game uses its own engine with a hard-wired frame limit. Disabling V-Sync in Android settings does not affect FPS, since miHoYo ignores system settings. The only way to remove the restriction is to edit the game configs (more on this in section 4).

On budget smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 11 or Realme 9 Pro) it makes sense to omit graphics quality to "Very Low" and disable anti-aliasing. This will give +5-7 FPS, but the picture will become noticeably worse. An alternative is to use dynamic resolution (if available in your version of the game), which automatically reduces detail in busy scenes.

2. Hidden parameters in configuration files

The game stores additional settings in files config.ini and graphicsSettings.jsonthat can be edited manually. This allows you to bypass interface restrictions and forcefully enable modes that are not available in the menu. Important: before making changes, make a backup copy of your files!

Path to configs (may differ depending on the version of the game):

/Android/data/com.miHoYo.GenshinImpact/files/config/config.ini
/Android/data/com.miHoYo.GenshinImpact/files/config/graphicsSettings.json

Open the files with any text editor (for example, QuickEdit or MT Manager) and find the following parameters:

Parameter	Recommended value	Effect	Risks
gfx_fps_cap	60 (or 120 for 120Hz displays)	Removes artificial FPS limitation	May cause overheating on weak chips
gfx_render_resolution	0.8 (80% of native)	Reduces the load on the GPU without much loss of quality	Textures become less clear
gfx_shadow_resolution	1024 (instead of 2048)	Increases FPS in dark locations (for example, in Dungeons)	Shadows become “pixelated”
gfx_anti_aliasing	0 (disabled)	Gives +3-5 FPS on weak GPUs	"Jagged" edges of objects
gfx_use_vulkan	false (if it lags on Vulkan)	Switches rendering to OpenGL (sometimes works more stable)	May worsen performance on new chips

Critical caveat: after editing the files, you need to clear the game cache via Settings → Storage → Clear cache and restart Genshin Impact. Otherwise, the changes will not be applied.

Use an editor that supports UTF-8 encoding|Save the original files in a separate folder|Check the syntax (for extra commas or quotes)|Restart the game with clearing cache-->

⚠️ Attention: Starting from version 4.5, miHoYo it began to encrypt some configuration files. If after editing the game gives an error "Config file corrupted", then your version is using protection. In this case, only rolling back to an older version will help (see section 6).

3. Optimizing Android for games: hidden tweaks

Android system settings can either help or hinder performance. For example, MIUI background optimization on smartphones Xiaomi aggressively closes Genshin Impactwhich leads to freezes when switching between applications. And Samsung is enabled by default Game Optimizing Service (GOS), which artificially limits performance in games.

Here list of required changes in the system settings (without root):

• 📱 Disable GOS (for Samsung):
  1. Install Package Disabler Pro from Galaxy Store.
  2. Find and disable services: Game Optimizing Service, Game Tools.
  3. Reboot phone.

⚡ Force enable maximum performance:

• Activate Developer mode (click 7 times on Build number in Settings → About phone).
• Turn on Do not turn off the screen while charging and Force use GPU rendering.
• Set Background process limit to Maximum 4.

🔋 Disable adaptive brightness and AOD: These functions constantly poll sensors, creating a background load.

🚫 Disable battery optimization for Genshin: In the battery settings, select the game mode "No restrictions".

For owners of devices with root access Deeper tweaks are available:

# Increasing the priority of the game process (requires root)
su
renice -20 $(pidof com.miHoYo.GenshinImpact)
echo "performance" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, ColorOS 14 on Oppo Reno 11), forced activation of the mode performance can cause overheating and throttling after 15 minutes of play. In this case, it is better to use schedutil or ondemand.

4. Using GFX Tools and alternative launchers

Applications like GFX Tool or Game Guardian allow you to forcibly change graphics and performance settings for games. However, they work because of the protection. However, some functions are still useful: Genshin Impact they work limited because of protection miHoYo. However, some features are still useful:

• 🎮 GFX Tool (for non-rooted devices):
  • Set resolution 1280×720 with DPI 240.
  • Enable Force 4x MSAA (only if GPU supports).
  • Disable Buffer Width/Height Reduce — Genshin this does not work.
• 🛠️ Game Guardian (requires root):
  • You can manually change the value FPS limit in the game memory (the address changes with each update).
  • Allows you to disable some post-effects (for example, Bloom), which gives +2-3 FPS.
• 🚀 Alternative launchers (for example, Nova Launcher):
  • Disable animations in launcher settings - this will speed up the return to the game after minimizing.
  • Use Simple mode without widgets to reduce the load on RAM.

Important warning: miHoYo actively combats game modifications. Using Game Guardian or editing memory can lead to account banWe recommend these methods only for offline mode or test accounts.

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GFX Tools gives a minimal increase in FPS (1-3 frames), but can help on weak devices. The main effect is a reduction in heating due to a decrease in resolution.

5. Cooling and power management

Overheating is the main reason for FPS drops in Genshin Impact. When the chip temperature is higher 45°C throttling is triggered and performance drops by 30-50%. Even Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 after 20 minutes of playing Void Spiral FPS can drop from 60 to 40 due to thermal throttling.

Here effective cooling methods (from the most effective to the least):

• ❄️ External cooler:
  • Use coolers with TEC (Peltier elements), for example, Black Shark FunCooler Pro.
  • Conventional USB fans give minimal effect (reduce the temperature by 2-3°C).
• 🔌 Game with the charger connected:
  • The phone automatically reduces battery performance.
  • Use the original power supply (fast charging is preferable).
• 📉 Undervolting (requires root + core with support):
  • Reduce the voltage on the GPU/CPU by 50-100 mV via Kernel Adiutor or EX Kernel Manager.
  • This will reduce heating by 5-10°C without loss of performance.
• 🧊 Cooling cases:
  • Cases with gel inserts (for example, Arctic Cooling) reduce the temperature by 3-5°C.
  • Avoid silicone cases - they impair heat dissipation.

For temperature monitoring use AIDA64 or CPU Monitor. If the temperature Snapdragon 888/8 Gen 1 exceeds 48°C, and Dimensity 1200/9000 — 50°C**, expect FPS drops immediately. In this case, only external cooling or a pause in the game for 5-10 minutes will help.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, POCO F3 s Snapdragon 870) when playing on a charge, it occurs double heating - from the chip and from the battery. In this case, it is better to play on 80-90% charge without connecting to the network.

6. Rolling back to the old version of the game (if all else fails)

With each new version Genshin Impact it becomes harder. For example, the update added new shaders and physics, which affected mobile devices. If your phone barely ran the game for 4.0 added new shaders and physics, which ate 15-20% performance on mobile devices. If your phone could barely handle the game 3.8then after 4.5 it may refuse to launch it at all.

Solution - downgrade to a lighter version. For example, 3.7 works 20-30% faster 4.6 on the same hardware. Here's how to do it:

1. Download the APK of the desired version from a reliable source (for example, APKMirror). We recommend:
   • 3.7 —the latest version with optimization for Snapdragon 865.
   • 4.0 —if you need new locations, but without extreme graphics updates.
• Delete the current version of the game (but do not touch the files in /GenshinImpact_Data this will save progress).
• Disconnect the Internet and install the downloaded APK.
• Start the game in offline mode (otherwise it will pull the update).
• For online play, use a VPN with a region where the update has not yet been released (for example, Global instead Asia).

Risks of rollback:

• It is impossible to play on the latest events (for example, new quests or characters).
• miHoYo may block entry if the version is very outdated.
• Some artifacts and mechanics may not work correctly.

How to cheat the version check?

Some players use modified APKs with a spoofed one versionCode. However, this breaks the rules miHoYo and is fraught with a ban. We do not recommend this method.

7. Alternative methods: emulators and cloud gaming

If your phone absolutely does not work Genshin Impact even after all the optimizations, consider alternative ways to play:

• 💻 Android emulators on PC:
  • BlueStacks 5 or MuMu Player with settings:
    • 4 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, OpenGL.
    • Resolution 1280×720, 60 FPS.
  • On an average PC (for example Ryzen 5 + GTX 1650) there will be a stable 60 FPS at medium settings.
• ☁️ Cloud gaming:
  • Services like Boosteroid or GeForce NOW allow you to play Genshin on a remote PC.
  • Requires stable internet (from 30 Mbit/s) and low ping (<50 ms).
  • Minus: touch screen control is inconvenient (you need a gamepad or keyboard emulation).
• 📱 Potato Graphics Mod (for very weak phones):
  • Mods like LowSpecGenshin remove some textures and effects.
  • Can be found on the forums XDA Developers, but requires manual installation.
  • Risk of account ban: high (modification of game files).

If you choose an emulator, keep in mind that miHoYo your account may be blocked for “atypical behavior” (for example, passing content too quickly). To reduce risks, do not use cheats and do not farm artifacts 24/7.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about increasing FPS in Genshin on Android

Is it possible to overclock the GPU on Android for higher FPS?

Technically yes, but it is extremely risky. Overclocking via Kernel Adiutor or EXKM requires:

• root access.
• Supported core (for example, FrancoKernel for Pixel).
• Good cooling (otherwise the chip will burn out in a month).

The increase in FPS usually does not exceed 5-7 frames, and the risk of overheating and failure of the chip is very high. We do not recommend this method.

Is it true that turning off the sound increases FPS?

No, this is a myth. data-i="331">sound is processed on a separate thread and does not load the GPU/CPU. Disabling music and sound effects will save only ~1% of the battery, but will not affect performance. Genshin Impact sound is processed on a separate thread and does not load the GPU/CPU. Disabling music and sound effects will only save ~1% battery, but will not affect performance.

Exception: if you have very weak processor (for example, Snapdragon 660), then background audio processing may cause microstuttering (1-2 frames per second), but this is unlikely.

How to check the real FPS in the game?

The game does not show the exact FPS, but there are workarounds:

1. Use GameBench (requires root on new Androids).
2. Turn on Debugging by USB and connect the phone to the PC with Android Studio (there will be an FPS graph). Android Profiler there will be an FPS graph).
3. Some devices (for example ROG Phone) have a built-in FPS counter in game mode.

Please note: miHoYo may block your account for using third-party FPS monitors if they interfere with the process games.

Why did FPS drop after updating Android?

This is a common problem. Reasons:

• New versions of Android (for example Android 14) may introduce additional security checks that slow down games.
• Manufacturers often update GPU drivers, which may be less optimized for Genshin.
• In Android 13+ background processes are limited, which may interfere with some tweaks (for example, GFX Tools).

Solutions:

• Roll back to the previous firmware version (if available).
• Use Magisk to disable new restrictions (for example, module Universal SafetyNet Fix).

What smartphones are best suited for Genshin Impact in 2026?

Top 5 devices in terms of price/performance ratio (based on tests in Genshin Impact 4.6):

1. ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 60 FPS on high settings, better cooling.
2. RedMagic 9 Pro — built-in fan, optimized for games.
3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Snapdragon) — stable 60 FPS on medium.
4. OnePlus 12 —a good balance of performance and price.
5. POCO F6 Pro —the best budget option (<40,000 rubles).

Weak chips that we do not recommend for Genshin:

• Snapdragon 695/720G - less than 20 FPS in battles.
• Helio G99/G88 - severe lags when loading the world.
• Exynos 9611/9825 - overheating and throttling after 10 minutes.