MojoLauncherBest MojoLauncher settings for performance
A practical, tested-by-you starting point for smoother Minecraft on your Android device. Change one setting at a time and compare.
1. Update the launcher
Drivers and compatibility improve with each release. Install the latest from the MojoLauncher homepage or Google Play, and see the changelog.
2. Pick the right renderer
- Holy GL4ES: An OpenGL-to-OpenGL ES translation layer (MIT licensed) that is the long-standing default choice for most vanilla and many modded versions.
- LTW: A newer OpenGL translation renderer focused on compatibility with shader-heavy mods. The Iris release includes fixes for Angelica, Create: Aeronautics and GregTech: New Horizons.
- Freedreno (Mesa): New in Iris: a desktop OpenGL renderer for Adreno 5xx and newer GPUs, built on Mesa 26.2 with a real EGL implementation and Kopper support.
- Turnip driver: Iris adds Turnip Vulkan driver support for several Adreno GPUs.
- Zink (legacy 23.0.4): Available for Mali GPUs through an optional plugin, translating OpenGL to Vulkan.
| Your device | Try first | Then try |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon (Adreno 5xx and newer) | Holy GL4ES | Freedreno, LTW |
| Newer Adreno (7xx, 8xx) | Freedreno with Turnip | Holy GL4ES |
| Mali / MediaTek | Holy GL4ES | Zink plugin, LTW |
| Heavy shader mods | LTW | Freedreno or Zink |
Community reports on speed conflict, so test two renderers in the same world and location.
3. Allocate memory sensibly
Give Minecraft enough memory but leave a large share for Android itself. As a rule of thumb, use roughly half of the device's RAM for vanilla and a bit more for big modpacks. Too much allocation can make the system kill the app. Raise the value gradually.
4. In-game video settings
| Setting | Starting value |
|---|---|
| Render distance | 6 to 10 chunks |
| Simulation distance | 5 or lower |
| Particles | Decreased or minimal |
| Smooth lighting | Off if you need FPS |
| Clouds / entity distance | Reduced |
5. Keep the device cool
Thermal throttling is the most common cause of FPS dropping after a few minutes. Remove thick cases, avoid charging while playing and close background apps.
6. Controls
Build a small layout with only the buttons you use, and enable keyboard panning if you chat often. Full details in Mojo Launcher controls.
7. Mods
On weaker devices prefer Fabric with performance mods. See Forge and Fabric and how to install mods.
Still lagging?
Work through the full checklist in how to fix lag and low FPS, check the requirements, or ask on Discord via the contact page.