If you love playing BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) on your Android phone, you might have noticed that the game doesn’t always use your phone’s 120Hz refresh rate. This can make the game feel a bit laggy if you’re looking for smoother gameplay. The good news is, you can enable 120 FPS in BGMI without needing to root your phone. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do it!
Why BGMI Might Not Run at 120 FPS on Your Device
Even if your phone, like the OnePlus 9, has a 120Hz screen, BGMI might still run at a lower FPS, like 60, even when you set the graphics to the highest. This can be confusing, right? The reason is that the game might be limited to a lower FPS by the developers or the phone itself.
What is FPS and Refresh Rate?
- FPS (frames per second) is how many images your phone can show per second while playing a game. A higher FPS means smoother gameplay and better performance.
- Refresh rate is how often your screen refreshes the image per second. For example, if your phone has a 120Hz refresh rate, it refreshes 120 times every second.
The Issue with BGMI’s FPS Limits
Even if your phone has a high refresh rate, BGMI might still limit the FPS to 60 or 90, even on high settings. Some phone brands, like Xiaomi, allow higher FPS, but many other phones still cap it at 120 FPS, which can be frustrating for gamers.
Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling 120 FPS in BGMI
Ready to unlock 120 FPS on your device? Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be gaming in smooth 120 FPS in no time!
Step 1: Download and Install Suzuku
First, you’ll need to download the Suzuku app from the Google Play Store. This app is essential to control your phone’s settings and unlock 120 FPS in BGMI.
Step 2: Enable Developer Options
To get started, you’ll need to enable Developer Options on your phone:
- Open Settings on your phone.
- Scroll down to About Phone and find Build Number.
- Tap the Build Number seven times until you see a message saying “You are now a developer!”
Step 3: Turn On Wireless Debugging
Once Developer Options are enabled:
- Go to Settings > System > Developer Options.
- Scroll down and toggle Wireless Debugging on.
- You will need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to proceed.
Step 4: Pair Suzuku with Wireless Debugging
Next, you need to pair Suzuku with your device’s wireless debugging feature:
- Open the Suzuku app and tap on Pairing.
- Grant the necessary permissions for notification access.
- In Developer Options, tap Pair device with pairing code and enter the code shown in your phone’s notification.
Step 5: Run Commands in Suzuku
Once paired, return to the Suzuku app and tap Start. The app will run commands to unlock the 120 FPS mode on BGMI.
Step 6: Install ZArchiver
You’ll also need to download ZArchiver, a file manager app that will help you access BGMI’s game files. Install it from the Google Play Store.
Step 7: Access BGMI’s Game Files
After installing ZArchiver, navigate to the following location:
Android > data > com.pubg.imobile > files > UE4Game > ShadowTrackerExtra
Inside this folder, open Saved and go to Saved Games.
Step 8: Replace the Active.sav File
You’ll need to replace the old Active.sav file with a new one that supports 120 FPS. You can find the new Active.sav file from trusted sources like 120fpsfile.com.
- Delete the old Active.sav file.
- Copy and paste the new Active.sav file into the same folder.
Step 9: Restart BGMI
Finally, force close the BGMI app from your device’s App Settings and restart it. Once you’re in the game, go to Graphics Settings, select Smooth Graphics, and choose Extreme FPS.
Now, you should be able to experience BGMI in 120 FPS!
How to Check if 120 FPS is Working?
Once you’ve completed all the steps, you can check if the 120 FPS mode is working. Many Android phones, like OnePlus, come with an FPS tracker built into their game modes. You should see the FPS counter showing 120 FPS or something close to it (around 115 FPS).
Checking FPS with Built-in Trackers
Some phones, like OnePlus, offer an FPS tracker in their Game Space feature. This will show you the actual FPS, so you can monitor how smoothly the game runs.
Expected Performance with 120 FPS
With 120 FPS, you’ll notice that the game feels much smoother compared to 60 FPS. However, FPS might occasionally dip slightly, but overall, you should experience fewer lags and faster responsiveness.
Conclusion
Unlocking 120 FPS in BGMI on your Android device can take your gaming experience to the next level. While the process may not work on every device, it’s worth trying to boost your gameplay, especially if your phone has a 120Hz screen.
Let us know in the comments if it worked for you and what phone you’re using! Have fun gaming!