How to resolve app-related issues using ABI setting on BlueStacks 5

How will this help?

You can resolve app-related issues such as graphics-related issues, coming across a black/white screen, the app crashing or freezing and more by creating a new instance with the ABI setting as ARM. To do this:

  1. Open "Multi-instance Manager" from the Side toolbar
  2. Create a new instance with the "ABI" Setting as "ARM" or "ARM 32-bit"
  3. Install the app on this new instance

Click on the links below to learn more:


Which apps work properly after changing the ABI setting to ARM or ARM 32-bit?

Apps that require "ARM" setting

Given below is a list of apps that will run without a hitch after you change the ABI setting to "ARM".

App name Package name
DRAGON BALL LEGENDS 드래곤 볼 레전즈 com.bandainamcoent.dblegends_ww
Tinder com.tinder
Ibis Paint X jp.ne.ibis.ibispaintx.app
ZEPETO: 3D avatar, chat & meet me.zepeto.main
Critical Ops com.criticalforceentertainment.criticalops
CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars com.zeptolab.cats.google
Hungry Shark World com.ubisoft.hungrysharkworld
EVE Echoes com.netease.eve.en
Highrise: Virtual Metaverse com.pz.life.android
FRAG Pro Shooter com.ohbibi.fps
월드 플리퍼 com.kakaogames.wdfp
Old School RuneScape com.jagex.oldscape.android
Animal Restaurant droidhang.twgame.restaurant
Atlantis Odyssey com.vizorapps.atlantis
MovieStarPlanet air.MSPMobile
Seekers Notes: Hidden Mystery com.mytona.seekersnotes.android
Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game com.ironhidegames.android.kingdomrush4


Apps that require ARM 32-bit setting

Take a look at the list of apps below that will run without any glitches with an "ARM 32-bit" setting:

App name Package name
Hungry Shark World com.ubisoft.hungrysharkworld
Arknights com.YoStarKR.One.Arknights
肥鹅健身房 com.hortor.fejsf.asia
Tân Nhất Kiếm GH vn.funtap.tannhatkiem
Echoes of Eternity com.xxx.rpg.en.an
神域:起源天書 com.dfmh.igp
쿠키런 com.devsisters.CookieRunForKakao
夢王國與沉睡中的100 位王子殿下 hk.com.funtown.yume

How do I change the ABI setting to ARM?

1. Firstly, identify the ABI settings for your current BlueStacks 5 instance by following the steps below:

  • Open the "Settings menu" by clicking on the gear icon on the Side toolbar.
  • Navigate to the "Advanced" tab and view information about your current ABI settings.

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2. Once you have that information, launch the Multi-instance Manager from the Side toolbar and follow the steps given below:

  • Click on "Instance" and then select "Fresh instance".
  • From the dropdown menu select an Android version based on the requirements of your app and then click on "Next".

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3. The next page will let you customize your instance where you can select a variety of settings, e.g ARM and ARM 32-bit.

Changing the ABI setting to "ARM"

Here, change the "ABI setting" to "ARM", as shown below, and then click on "Create".

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Changing the ABI setting to "ARM 32-bit"

To change your ABI setting to "ARM 32-bit", you need to:

  • Click on the current ABI setting
  • From the drop-down menu, select "Custom"
  • Untick all of the boxes except for "ARM 32-bit"
  • Click on "Download/Create"

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4. It will take you to the BlueStacks Multi-instance Manager window where the new instance will be visible, as shown below. Here, click on "Start".

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5. After the new instance launches, log in to the Play Store and install the app. You may read about how to do so in these articles:

After the installation is complete, you'll be able to play the game on this instance without any hassles.

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NOTE: Remember to always use this instance to play this game.

If you face any other app-related issue that is not resolved after changing the ABI setting, you may refer to this article for possible resolutions.


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