Updates to Game Booster settings and features on the Samsung Galaxy devices

Last Update date : Oct 27. 2026

Galaxy devices running One UI 7 or above include several updates to Game Booster settings and features, such as where to go to set the game performance level or customise individual game settings. This guide will help you to navigate these changes.

A person playing a game on a Galaxy device with notifications for the phone, messages, and Samsung Health apps silenced.

Note: Updates may vary by software version, device model, region, etc.

Setting up Game Mode

The ability to mute calls and notifications while gaming, which was previously available through Game Booster Priority mode, can be set up using Modes and Routines. Creating a Game mode gives you more configuration options, including Do not disturb, to help you stay focused on your gaming experience.

Step 1

Settings home screen. Settings home screen.

Open Settings > Tap Modes and Routines.

Step 2

Modes and Routines screen. Modes and Routines screen.

Choose Game from the options.

Step 3

Game mode settings screen. Game mode settings screen.

Select when you’d like Game mode to turn on automatically > Tap Next.

Step 4

‘Do not disturb’ settings screen. ‘Do not disturb’ settings screen.

Customise your Do not disturb settings > Tap Done.

Step 5

Other actions settings screen. Other actions settings screen.

Select other actions to activate > Tap Done.

Step 6

Game mode settings. Game mode settings.

Confirm your Game mode settings. Make any changes if needed.

Note: Game routines can also be set up manually in 'Routines'.

High Performance Mode

The option to choose high performance mode, which was previously located in Game Booster Labs settings, has been moved to the top of the Game Booster settings menu.

Step 1

Gaming Hub app. Gaming Hub app.

Open the Gaming Hub app > Tap the More options icon (three vertical dots) in the top right.

Step 2

Gaming Hub app. Gaming Hub app.

Choose Game Booster from the dropdown.

Step 3

Game Booster settings screen. Game Booster settings screen.

Tap on Game optimisation.

Step 4

Game Booster settings screen. Game Booster settings screen.

Select Performance from the dropdown options.

Customisation for Individual Games

Customisation for individual games allows you to configure the game optimisation level, frames per second (FPS), screen resolution, and frame booster settings.

Step 1

Gaming Hub app. Gaming Hub app.

Open the Gaming Hub app > Tap the More options icon (three vertical dots).

Step 2

Gaming Hub app. Gaming Hub app.

Choose Game Booster from the dropdown.

Step 3

Game Booster settings screen. Game Booster settings screen.

Tap Customisations for individual games.

Step 4

Customisations for individual games screen. Customisations for individual games screen.

Select the game you want to customise.

Step 5

Game settings screen. Game settings screen.

Configure your game preferences > Tap Save.

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