1GB RAM? No Problem! 3 Secret Settings to Fix Lag & Speed Up Any Android Phone [2026]
Settings to Fix Lag & Speed Up Any Android Phone [2026]
Is your expensive smartphone getting slower day by day? Does your phone heat up or "Lag" uncontrollably while playing games? If the answer is 'Yes', then this post is a lifesaver for you.
Today, we will reveal 3 hidden Developer Settings in Android that smartphone companies often keep tucked away. Turning these settings on can make your 3-year-old phone run as fast as a brand-new one!
1. Reduce Animation Scale (The Instant Speed Trick)
When you open an app, your phone plays a small animation. While it looks nice, it actually slows down your device's response time.
How to do it: Go to
Settings > Developer Options.Scroll down and find
Window Animation Scale,Transition Animation Scale, andAnimator Duration Scale.Change all of them from 1x to 0.5x or turn them Off.
The Magic: Open any app now, and you will see it launches instantly without any delay!
2. Background Process Limit (The RAM Booster)
The main reason for gaming lag is background apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, or Instagram running silently and eating up your RAM.
The Setting: Inside
Developer Options, look for 'Background Process Limit'.It is usually set to 'Standard Limit'. Change it to 'At most 2 processes'.
Result: Now, your phone will focus all its power and memory solely on the game you are playing.
3. Force 4x MSAA (For Hardcore Gamers)
If you play high-graphics games like BGMI, Free Fire, or Warzone, this setting is a hidden gem for you.
The Setting: Find and enable 'Force 4x MSAA' in the Developer Options.
What it does: It forces your phone to render games at 4 times the visual quality, making edges smoother and graphics sharper. (Note: This may consume slightly more battery).
Bonus Tip: Secret DNS Code for High Internet Speed
To fix high Ping issues and boost internet speed, go to your phone's Settings and search for 'Private DNS'. Select 'Private DNS provider hostname' and type: dns.google. Save it and enjoy rocket-speed browsing!
Conclusion
Friends, these were the 3 magical settings to boost your Android performance in 2026. Did these tricks work for your phone? Let us know in the comments below! Stay tuned to Play Pulse for more tech tips.
