How to stretch the screen in PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO) is often displayed with black stripes on the sides or incorrect aspect ratio. This not only spoils the visual perception, but also interferes with the gameplay - enemies can hide behind the screen, and the interface becomes less convenient. Stretching the screen in the game can be in several ways, but not all of them are universal: some work only on certain models, others require root rights, and still others can lead to bans if used in the wound.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of stretching the screen on Xiaomi in 2026 – from standard game settings to hidden features. MIUI We'll focus on safe ways that don't break the rules. PUBG Mobile doesn't affect performance, and you'll also learn why stretching isn't possible without loss on some devices. FPS, And how to fix it.

Why is PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi black stripes on the sides?

Black bars (or "letterboxing") appear due to a discrepancy between the aspect ratio of your smartphone's screen and the resolutions supported in the game. PUBG Mobile is optimized for standard formats:

• 📱 16:9 – Classical ratio (Full) HD, HD+)
• 🎮 18:9 and 19.5:9 – “extended” screens of modern smartphones
• 🖥️ 21:9 - Ultra-wide displays (rarely found on mobile devices)

If your Xiaomi has a non-standard resolution (for example, 2400×1080 on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the game automatically crops the picture to avoid distortion.

• 🔍 Nana POCO F5 Xiaomi 13 S AMOLED-Displays stretch can work "out of the box" through the settings of the game.
• ⚠️ On budget models (Redmi) 10A, POCO M5) Often a forced change of permission is required through MIUI or ADB.
• 🚫 On some devices (for example, Xiaomi Pad 6) stretching is blocked due to the features of optimization for tablets.

Another reason is the limitations of the game itself: PUBG Mobile blocks stretching on devices with resolutions higher than 2400×1080 to prevent unfair advantage (enhanced review), this applies to flagships like Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Method 1: Stretching through PUBG Mobile settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in game options, which is suitable for most Xiaomi devices on MIUI 12-14 and does not require additional manipulation.

1. 🎮 Launch it. PUBG Mobile and wait for the main menu to load.
2. ⚙️ Click on the gear (Settings) in the upper right corner.
3. 🖥️ Go to the Schedule section → Relationship of parties.
4. 🔍 Select the option to stretch (Stretch) or Full Screen (Full Screen).
5. ✅ Confirm the changes and restart the game.

If the option to stretch is missing or inactive:

• 🔄 Try changing the quality of the graphics to HD Smooth – sometimes it will unlock hidden settings.
• 📱 Make sure that in the settings MIUI Full screen mode for applications is enabled (see next section).

Update PUBG Mobile to the latest version|Check for the option "Stretch" in the graphic settings|Disable VSync in the graphics settings|Reboot the game after the changes-->

Important: Some devices (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) may have artifacts like a blurred interface or cropped HUD elements after stretching. This is due to the malfunction of Mali-G drivers on MediaTek processors.

Method 2: Forced full-screen mode in MIUI

If the game itself does not have a stretch option, you can make PUBG Mobile open in full screen mode through the system settings MIUI. This method works on most Xiaomi devices without root rights, but can cause bugs with display of interface elements.

1. 📱 Open the phone settings.
2. 🔍 Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. 🎮 Find it. PUBG Mobile is on the list and tap it.
4. 🖥️ Select Full Screen Mode (or Full Screen Display).
5. ✅ Activate Forced Stretching or Ignoring the Aspect Ratio.

After settings have been applied:

• 🔄 Restart the game - the changes will take effect.
• ⚠️ If you have black bars on top/bottom, go back to the settings and select Fill the screen instead of Stretching.
• 🎯 Nana POCO X3 Pro and Redmi. K50 This method can lead to trimming of the bottom control panel (squat/jump). HUD game-setting.

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If after stretching the game began to slow down, try in the graphics settings PUBG Mobile to reduce the frame rate to 40 FPS or disable Anti-aliasing.

Method 3: Change resolution through ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods fail, you can force the screen resolution for PUBG Mobile to change via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a PC connection and basic command line knowledge, but gives you more control over the display.

Warning: Incorrect ADB commands can cause display malfunctions. On devices with MIUI 14 and later, some commands are blocked by default - OEM Unlock will be required.

1. 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
2. 📱 Turn on the phone Developer Mode (7 times tap on the Assembly Number in Settings) → The phone).
3. 🔌 Connect Xiaomi to the PC by USB and allow debugging (Settings) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
4. 🐍 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) enter:

adb shell wm size 1080x2400


adb shell wm density 440

Where:

• 1080x2400 – Target resolution (replace with native resolution of your screen).
• 440 is pixel density (DPI). Xiaomi usually suits 380-480.

To return the standard settings, do:

adb shell wm size reset


adb shell wm density reset

⚠️ Note: Change of permission through ADB This can cause other applications to display incorrectly. After the game, it is recommended to reset the settings with the wm size reset command.

Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (GFX Tools)

If the system methods didn't work, you can use third-party applications for forced stretching.

• 🎮 GFX Tool for PUBG — permitting, FPS It works on most Xiaomi, but can cause anti-cheat bugs.
• 🚀 MIUI Game Turbo - built-in utility for gamers (available on the Internet) POCO Xiaomi flagships, and allows you to customize the display for individual games.
• 🛠️ Second Space – creates a separate user profile with different screen settings (suitable for use in the user’s environment) MIUI 12+).

Instructions for GFX Tool:

1. 📥 Download. GFX Tool from Google Play.
2. 🎮 Choose. PUBG Mobile in the list of games.
3. 🖥️ In the Resolution section, specify the native resolution of your screen (for example, 2400×1080 For the Redmi Note 12 Pro+).
4. ✅ Click Apply and launch the game through GFX Tool.

Warnings:

• 🚫 Use of the GFX Tool in Rank Matches Can Lead to Ban for Changing Graphic Parameters.
• ⚠️ On Xiaomi with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors (such as Xiaomi 13), the utility may not work due to kernel locking.

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Third-party utilities like GFX Tool change the game's configuration files, which can be considered cheating by anti-cheaters. Use them only in training modes!

Method 5: Manual editing of configs (for power users)

This method involves changing PUBG Mobile configuration files manually, and is suitable for devices with root rights or unlocked bootloaders, but requires caution.

📌 Conditions required:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (Bootloader Unlock).
• 🛠️ Ruth-rights (Magisk) or access to system files through ADB.
• 📄 Backup of game data (via Titanium Backup or Swift Backup).

Instructions:

1. 📂 Cross the path. /data/data/com.tencent.ig/files/UE4Game/ShadowTrackerExtra/ShadowTrackerExtra/Saved/Config/Android (Use Root Explorer or ADB Pull).
2. 📄 Find the GameUserSettings.ini file and open it in the text editor.
3. 🔍 Find the lines:

ResolutionSizeX=1080


ResolutionSizeY=2400




FullscreenMode=0

1. 🖥️ Replace the values with the native resolution of your screen and install FullscreenMode=1.
2. 💾 Save the file and restart the game.

⚠️ Attention: Config editing can cause resets or damage to the game. MIUI 14 and HyperOS files can be protected from changes – you will need to disable SELinux (not recommended for beginners).

What to do if the stretching does not work?

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔄 Update the game and MIUI: Old versions. PUBG Mobile (up to 2.6) stretch may have been blocked on some devices.Update the game via Google Play or APKMirror.
• 📱 Check the processor model: On smartphones with MediaTek Helio G (like Redmi 10), stretching often doesn't work properly because of drivers. MIUI.
• 🎯 Reset the graphic settings: In PUBG Mobile Go to Settings → Graphics → Sometimes it unlocks hidden options.
• 🚫 Turn off optimization. MIUI: In the phone settings, find the Battery → Optimize the launch and disable it to PUBG Mobile.

If the problem persists, your Xiaomi model may have been blacklisted by PUBG Mobile due to unofficial firmware or modifications, in which case you can only wait for updates from developers or use an emulator (for example, BlueStacks or MuMu Player).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen stretching in PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi