Android phones have come a long way in recent years, and one of the most notable improvements has been the introduction of high refresh rate displays. A refresh rate is the number of times per second that a display updates its image. A higher refresh rate means that the image on the display will appear smoother and more fluid.
Many high-end Android phones now have displays with refresh rates of 90Hz or 120Hz, which is significantly higher than the standard 60Hz refresh rate. This means that games, animations, and other fast-moving content will look and feel much smoother on these devices.
However, not all apps are optimized to take advantage of high refresh rate displays. Some apps may still be running at a refresh rate of 60Hz, even on a phone with a 90Hz or 120Hz display. This can make the app feel less smooth and responsive than it could be.
If you’re curious about the refresh rate that a particular app is running at, there are a few ways to check. One way is to use a third-party app called Refresh Rate Checker. This app is available for free on the Google Play Store.
To use Refresh Rate Checker, simply install the app and launch it. The app will then display the current refresh rate of your phone’s display, as well as the refresh rate of any app that is currently running in the foreground.
Another way to check the refresh rate of an app is to enable a developer option called Show refresh rate. This option allows you to see the current refresh rate of your phone’s display in the top left corner of the screen.
To enable Show refresh rate, go to Settings > System > Developer options > Debugging > Show refresh rate.
Once you have enabled Show refresh rate, you can open any app and check its refresh rate. If the app is running at a refresh rate lower than the maximum refresh rate of your phone’s display, you may see a slight stutter or lag when using the app.
How to use Refresh Rate Checker
Refresh Rate Checker is a simple and easy-to-use app. To check the refresh rate of any app, simply install the app and launch it. The app will then display the current refresh rate of your phone’s display, as well as the refresh rate of any app that is currently running in the foreground.
To get the most accurate results, it is recommended that you check the refresh rate of an app while it is running in the foreground. This means that the app should be the only app that is visible on the screen.
If you want to check the refresh rate of an app that is running in the background, you can do so by opening the Recent apps menu and swiping away all of the other apps. This will leave the app that you want to check in the foreground.
Once you have checked the refresh rate of an app, you can close Refresh Rate Checker.
How to use the Show refresh rate developer option
To use the Show refresh rate developer option, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > System > Developer options.
- If you don’t see Developer options, tap on About phone and then tap on Software information seven times. This will enable Developer options.
- Scroll down and tap on Debugging.
- Enable the Show refresh rate toggle.
- Once you have enabled Show refresh rate, you can open any app and check its refresh rate. The current refresh rate of your phone’s display will be displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble using Refresh Rate Checker or the Show refresh rate developer option, here are a few things to try:
Make sure that your phone is running the latest version of Android.
Restart your phone.
Clear the cache and data for the Refresh Rate Checker app (if you are using it).
Try running the Refresh Rate Checker app in safe mode.
Disable any third-party apps that you are not using.
If you are still having trouble, you can contact the developer of Refresh Rate Checker for support.
Conclusion
Checking the refresh rate of an app can be a helpful way to troubleshoot performance issues. If you are experiencing stutter or lag when using an app, checking the refresh rate can help you to determine if the app is running at the maximum refresh rate of your phone’s display.