If you’re a gamer and love playing BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) on your Android phone, you might have noticed that the game doesn’t always use your phone’s highest refresh rate. Even if your phone supports a 120Hz refresh rate, BGMI often runs at a lower FPS (Frames Per Second), which can make the game feel less smooth.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable 120 FPS on BGMI for any Android phone running Android 12 to Android 14, without needing to root your device.
Why Your Device Isn’t Running BGMI at 120 FPS?
Many Android devices, like the OnePlus 9, have 120Hz screens, but BGMI might still limit your game to 60 FPS, even if you choose the highest graphics settings. Some brands, like Xiaomi, allow extreme FPS settings on their devices. However, many other phones still have the 120 FPS option locked. The good news is that you can unlock 120 FPS in BGMI on your device without rooting your phone.
Non-Root Method to Enable 120 FPS in BGMI
We’ll use an app called Suzuku and enable Wireless Debugging to force the 120 FPS mode. This method works on Android 12 to 14 but may not be compatible with all devices.
⚠️ Important: While this method works for many devices, results may vary depending on your phone model and Android version.
Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling 120 FPS in BGMI
Step 1: Download and Install Suzuku
First, download the Suzuku app from the Google Play Store. This app helps manage advanced settings, including FPS control, without requiring root access.
Step 2: Enable Developer Options
To start, you need to enable Developer Options on your device:
- Go to your phone’s Settings.
- Scroll down to About Phone and find the Build Number.
- Tap on 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 to find Wireless Debugging and toggle it on.
- Your phone will prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Step 4: Pair Suzuku with Wireless Debugging
Now, return to the Suzuku app:
- In Suzuku, tap on Pairing.
- The app will ask for notification access. Grant the permission.
- Head back to Developer Options and under Wireless Debugging, tap on Pair device with pairing code.
- Enter the code that pops up in your phone’s notification.
Step 5: Run Commands in Suzuku
Once Suzuku is paired, go back to the app and tap Start. The app will run some commands and enable the settings required to unlock 120 FPS.
Step 6: Install ZArchiver
Now, download ZArchiver from the Google Play Store. This file manager will help you access BGMI’s game files to force the 120 FPS mode.
Step 7: Access BGMI’s Game Files
- Open ZArchiver and navigate to Android > data > com.pubg.imobile > files > UE4Game > ShadowTrackerExtra.
- In the ShadowTrackerExtra folder, find the Saved folder and open it.
- Scroll down to the Saved Games folder.
Step 8: Replace the Active.sav File
Now, download the Active.sav file (linked on 120fps.info):
- In ZArchiver, delete the old Active.sav file.
- Copy and paste the new Active.sav file into the same folder.
Step 9: Restart BGMI
After replacing the file:
- Force close the BGMI app from App Settings.
- Reopen BGMI, and in the settings, select Smooth Graphics and Extreme FPS.
Once you start playing, you should now experience 120 FPS gameplay, provided your device supports it.
How to Check if 120 FPS is Working?
If your phone has an FPS tracker, like OnePlus’s Game Space, you’ll see that the game runs at 120 FPS. Sometimes, it may drop slightly to around 115 FPS, but overall, the game will feel much smoother compared to the usual 60 FPS.
This method works on many devices, but it’s not guaranteed for all. Some devices might still have FPS drops or go back to lower frame rates after a while. You’ll need to test it on your device to see if it works well.
Conclusion
Unlocking 120 FPS in BGMI on your Android device can really boost your gaming experience, especially if your device can handle a higher refresh rate. This method is easy to try, but it might not work on all devices or Android versions. If it does work for you, you’ll enjoy smoother gameplay with less lag! Please let us know in the comments if it worked for you and what device you’re using.