How can I change the graphics mode on BlueStacks 3N?

Purpose

This article will guide you on how to change graphics mode on BlueStacks 3N. 

Benefits

Changing the graphics mode may help you resolve app compatibility issues, such as app crash, flickering, and graphics-related issues, black screen, distorted graphics, patches, white screen, etc. you may be experiencing. 

Audience

Users who are experiencing app compatibility issues, such as app crash, flickering, and graphics-related issues, such as black screen, distorted graphics, patches, white screen, etc.

BlueStacks Versions affected

Client version: 4.0.3.168 and above

Engine version: 4.2.5.2318 and above

Geo’s affected

All Geo's 

Steps:

1. Click on the drop-down menu on top bar as shown below:

2. Click on "Settings": 

3. Navigate to "Engine" tab. Switch the "Graphics Mode" to either DirectX or OpenGL and restart BlueStacks 3N. Changes will be applicable after restarting BlueStacks.

The checkbox to use "Advanced graphics engine mode" lets you enable it for those games that require advanced graphics support, for example, Black Desert Mobile. Please refer to this link to see how you can enable it for games that need advanced graphics support.

4. You may also allocate CPU and RAM accordingly. 

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Last updated on March 06, 2018.