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[Read this article] to learn how to use the Side toolbar in BlueStacks 5.
It provides quick access to essential tools that enhance your gaming experience on BlueStacks 4. Here’s the full list of superpowers the toolbar brings to your fingertips:
- Toggle Fullscreen: Enter or exit full-screen mode.
- Manage Volume: Adjust game sound or mute it.
- Lock/Unlock cursor: Confine the cursor within the game window (press Esc to disable).
- Game controls: View or edit game controls.
- Install APK: Install apps using .apk files.
- Macro recorder: Record and automate in-game actions.
- Take screenshot: Capture gameplay or home screen images.
- Record screen: Record your gameplay.
- Open Media Folder: Access saved screenshots and recordings.
- Game Guide: View game-specific controls and tips.
- Settings: Access and customize BlueStacks 4 settings.
- Back Button: Navigate in-game menus or exit a game.
- More Tools: Unlock hidden tools while playing.
Additional Tools:
- UTC Converter: Convert UTC to local time for event tracking.
- Shake: Simulate a device shake for apps that require it.
- Multi-instance manager: Create and manage multiple instances of BlueStacks 4.
- Rotate: Switch between landscape and portrait mode.
- Set location: Change your location for location-based apps.
- Eco mode: Reduce resource consumption for smoother performance.
With these tools at your fingertips, you can optimize your BlueStacks 4 experience effortlessly!
Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. Happy Gaming!