: Reduces input latency, which is critical for competitive games like COD Mobile , Genshin Impact , and PUBG Mobile .
For casual players, the update justifies the premium price of a 120Hz device. Before GVR, 120Hz screens were scams—beautiful for scrolling Twitter but useless for gaming. Now, your $900 phone finally performs like a $900 phone.
The only downside is adoption. As of this writing, only 27 games support the native SDK, and manufacturers like Samsung and OnePlus have been slow to push the driver update (Xiaomi and ASUS ROG are the current leaders). Check your device’s update log for "GVR Driver 2.0."
The GVR Update is often paired with tools like or Shizuku to bypass factory-imposed performance caps. Unlike standard game modes provided by manufacturers, this combination uses custom modules to force high refresh rates and optimize system resources specifically for demanding titles. Key benefits of the GVR Update include: