The BGMI 4.1 update brought exciting new features but also introduced several performance issues like lag, overheating, touch glitches, and sudden crashes. Many players have reported that their game feels sticky, the joystick slips during movement, or the phone heats up excessively after only a few minutes of gameplay.
The good news is that these problems can be fixed easily with the right settings.
In this complete guide, you’ll learn all the in-game fixes, storage adjustments, and phone optimizations that can dramatically improve BGMI performance after the 4.1 update. Follow each step and you’ll see a noticeable difference.
Fix 1: Adjust In-Game Control Settings
One of the main reasons for lag is the new advanced control settings introduced in the update. These features run in the background and consume CPU power.
Start by going to:
Settings → Controls → Advanced Controls
Turn OFF the following:
- Highlight Movement
- Loss Replay
These two settings record gameplay in the background, which makes the game run slower and can cause a sticky or delayed feel.
Another very common problem after the update is joystick slipping. This happens because of the Horizontal Swipe Acceleration option.
Simply turn this OFF to fix joystick issues instantly.
Overall, making these control adjustments helps reduce touch delay and improves responsiveness while moving and aiming.
Fix 2: Apply Correct Graphics Settings
BGMI has changed multiple graphics options in the new update, and some older features are now hidden. Choosing the wrong combination can cause heating, heavy lag, and frame drops.
Open:
Settings → Graphics
Now apply the following:
- Graphic Style: Custom
- Combat Mode: Smooth (recommended for all mid-range devices)
- Super Smooth: Optional, but not recommended unless you have a high-end phone
Next, look for the small arrow icon inside the graphics menu. It hides advanced options. Click it and disable all three settings:
- Anti-Aliasing
- Power Saving Mode
- Auto Adjust Graphics
Turning these off reduces GPU load significantly. This alone fixes almost 50% of the lag players experience after the update.
Fix 3: Clear BGMI Downloads and Free Storage
BGMI can take up as much as 15–20 GB if you have downloaded unnecessary maps, packs, and resources.
A heavy game always causes lag, heating, and crashes.
Go to:
Settings → Downloads → Delete → Manual Selection
Remove these items:
- Popularity Gifts (≈500 MB)
- Home Resources
- Ultra HD Resource Pack
- Ultra HD Sound
- HD Icons
- Any maps you do not play
Cleaning these files can free up 2–3 GB easily, which directly improves speed and stability.
Also, open Download Settings and disable New Version Preload to stop auto-downloads that cause sudden ping spikes.
Fix 4: Enable Storage Smart Management
Inside the download section, turn on Storage Smart Management.
Select a limit based on your phone storage:
- 256 GB phones → 20 GB
- 128 GB phones → 10–15 GB
- 64 GB phones → 8–10 GB
When the game crosses this limit, BGMI will automatically delete unused files or warn you. This prevents the game from becoming too heavy and causing performance issues.
Fix 5: Optimize Phone Settings (Safe for BGMI ID)
Many players worry that changing phone settings will harm their BGMI account, but these changes only optimize your device. They are completely safe.
Enable Developer Options by tapping your Software Version five times in About Phone.
Then go to:
Settings → Additional Settings → Developer Options
Make the following changes:
1. Graphics Driver Preferences
Set both:
- BGMI
- Screen Recorder (if used)
to:
System Graphics Driver
2. Increase CPU Buffer Size
Open System Tracing and set:
- CPU Buffer Size → 32,000 KB
This helps reduce heating and micro stutters.
3. Limit Background Processes
Choose any one:
- Don’t Keep Activities — if you use your phone only for gaming
- At Most 2 Background Processes — if you also receive calls or WhatsApp messages
This ensures maximum RAM is available for BGMI.
4. Enable RAM Extension
Search Memory Extension in settings and enable 1–3 GB of virtual RAM.
This helps budget and mid-range phones run BGMI more smoothly.
Additional Tips to Reduce BGMI Lag & Heating
While settings help a lot, a few real-world habits also improve performance.
- Use a small phone cooler or mini fan to keep your device from overheating. Even a ₹500 cooler can make a big difference.
- Never play while charging. This increases temperature and causes heavy throttling.
- Use a heat-dissipation case or the original silicon case, which handles heat better than thick covers.
These simple changes prevent your phone from overworking and help maintain stable FPS during long gaming sessions.
Final Results
After applying all these fixes, you can expect:
- Smoother gameplay
- Lower device temperature
- Fewer crashes
- No joystick slipping
- Improved FPS stability
These settings do not change anything inside BGMI’s system or violate any rules. They simply help your phone use its resources more efficiently.
By following these steps, you can enjoy a lag-free BGMI experience even after the 4.1 update.