Navigate to and open your desired gaming app. Tap the Game Booster icon on the lower left-hand side of the screen. If it’s your first time using Game Booster, you may be asked to tap Start.
When you're ready, you can choose from the following options:
The Pop-up panel: Get fast access to outside apps. Change the four apps in the panel by tapping More options (the three vertical dots). Tap the Remove icon by the app, and then select apps you want on the panel.
Discord: Use Discord while playing a game! Please see the second to last section for more details.
Note: This option will only appear if you have Discord installed on your device.
Game Plugins: Download and use different plugins to enhance your gaming. Please see the last section for more details.
Settings: Tap the Settings icon to see more settings. Change the shortcut icon at the bottom right corner by tapping Shortcuts, and then choose your desired shortcut. From this menu, you can also change the screen resolution or get help.
Priority mode: This mode will block incoming calls and alerts, as well as close background apps so your phone can have the best performance possible.
Performance overview: See your device's current temperature, memory usage, and battery level.
Navigation button lock: This locks the Navigation bar so you don't accidentally hit its buttons while playing a game.
Touch protection: Temporarily locks the screen so accidental touches don't mess up your game.
Screenshot: Take a screenshot of the game you're currently playing.
Record: Take a video of the game you're currently playing. On newer phones and tablets, this uses the Screen recorder feature that is built in to the device's software.
Note: Game Booster may not be available for all games.
Adjust other Game Booster settings Block during game: Adjust what kind of alerts or features you want to block during gameplay, so you’ll never get distracted.
Auto touch protection: Choose the duration for locking the screen. On some devices, this feature is called Auto screen lock.
Save power during touch protection: Save power by reducing the frame rate for games while Touch protection is on.
Shortcut bar and Shortcuts: Tap Shortcuts and then set shortcuts for faster access. When you swipe up on the screen during a game, the shortcut will appear in the Navigation bar on the right side. You can choose one of the following options: Touch protection, Navigation button lock, Screenshot, Record, Pop-up panel, and None. You can also tap the switch next to Shortcut bar to turn this on instead.
Floating shortcut: Set your preference for the floating shortcut.
Screen resolution: Adjust the resolution to 25%, 50%, or 100%.
Screenshot format: Select JPEG or HEIF as your preferred format.
Game optimization: Choose Performance, Standard, or Battery saver as your preferred power saving mode.
Pause USB Power Delivery: If charger is connected to your device while you're playing a game, power is automatically supplied through the connected charger in order to continue charging the battery while you game. You can pause charging your battery and dedicate the charger to powering your game by tapping the switch next to Pause USB Power Delivery.
Note: This option is available on the Galaxy S23 series, S22 series, Tab S8 series, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, A53, and A23.
Low refresh rate: Save power by limiting the screen’s refresh rate to 48 Hz while you’re playing a game. Tap the switch to turn this on.
Labs: Enable experimental game performance options.
About Game Booster: View the latest software version of Game Booster and update the feature if needed.
