How to properly stretch PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi: fix blur and cropped edges

Playing PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi smartphones can be frustrating because of the wrong display of the picture: stretched textures, cropped edges of the interface or blurred parts. The problem is most often associated with a mismatch between the screen resolution and the aspect ratio, which the game engine does not always correctly adapt to the hardware of Redmi, POCO or Mi. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways to fix stretch marks – from the standard settings of the game to the hidden parameters of the developer.

It is important to understand that stretching in the context of PUBG Mobile can mean two different problems: artificially increasing the field of view (FOV) for a better view or correcting a distorted image when interface elements go beyond the screen. We will focus on the second option, since the first one requires modifying game files and can lead to a ban. All methods are tested on current versions of the game (2026) and MIUI 14/15 firmware.

Why PUBG Mobile is stretched on Xiaomi: the main reasons

The problem of stretched image in PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi devices is usually due to one of three factors:

• 📱 Screen resolution incompatibility: many Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ or POCO F5) have non-standard aspect ratios (e.g. 20:9 instead of 16:9) that the game does not support out of the box".
• ⚙️ Optimization MIUI: Xiaomi firmware automatically scales applications, which may conflict with the Unity engine settings PUBG Mobile.
• 🎮 In-game graphics settings: Incorrectly selected resolution or display mode (e.g, HD+ screen-on FHD+) This leads to software stretching of the image.

An additional factor is the game version. The global version of PUBG Mobile (international) and the Chinese version (Game For Peace) have different rendering mechanisms. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra with Chinese firmware, stretching can manifest itself due to the overforced 120 Hz, which the game is not optimized to support, and the problem often occurs after MIUI updates when the system resets compatibility settings for applications.

⚠️ Note: If the stretch appeared after the update PUBG Mobile, check Settings first → Graphics → Reset to factory. In 30 percent of cases, it solves the problem without any further manipulation.

Method 1: Configure the permission right in the game

The easiest method is to change the graphics settings directly from the PUBG Mobile menu, which works on 80% of Xiaomi devices unless the problem is related to hardware limitations.

1. Launch PUBG Mobile and go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Select the Graphic tab.
3. In the resolution section, try the following options: FHD (1920×1080) - optimal for most Xiaomi with 1080p screens. HD+ (1600×720) - if the game does not pull high resolution. Ultra HD (2560×1440) - only for flagships (Xiaomi 14, Black Shark 5 Pro).

Style.

Colored

Realistic

Classical.

Auto-setting frame

After changing the settings, be sure to restart the game, as some settings apply only after restarting. If the stretch remains, proceed to the next method.

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Method 2: Change the aspect ratio in MIUI settings

MIUI firmware allows you to force the aspect ratio to be changed for individual applications, which is useful if PUBG Mobile does not correctly define the screen settings of your Xiaomi.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find PUBG Mobile in the list and tap it.
3. Select Full Screen Mode (or Display in older versions of MIUI).
4. Set the value Full screen (stretch) or 16:9 (if available).
5. Save the changes and restart the game.

On some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K50i), this item may be called Screen Scaling. If you don't have an option, then your version of MIUI doesn't support forced aspect ratio change for games.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with LTPO-In this case, the screens (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 2) forced change of aspect ratio can lead to a flicker of the image (GFX Tools).

Method 3: Using a Developer Mode for Forced MSAA

If stretching is accompanied by blurring textures or artifacts, the problem may be related to anti-aliasing. enabling forced MSAA 4x through the developer's settings sometimes helps correct visual distortions.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option to Forced Enable 4x MSAA and activate it.
4. Reset the device.
5. Run PUBG Mobile and check if the blur has disappeared.

This method is effective for devices on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 chipsets (Xiaomi 12 Pro, POCO F4 GT), where stretching problems are often associated with Adreno drivers. However, on weak smartphones (Redmi 9A, POCO M3), forced MSAA can cause FPS drawdowns.

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Method 4: GFX Tools – fine-tuning graphics

GFX Tools for PUBG allows you to manually adjust resolution, FPS and other rendering options. It is a semi-official tool that many professional players use to optimize performance. Importantly, using GFX Tools can be considered cheating if you change parameters that affect gameplay (for example, increase the draw range).

1. Download GFX Tools from Google Play (or from the official website if the app is removed).
2. Select the version of PUBG Mobile (Global, KR, VN, etc.).
3. Under Resolution, set: Custom Resolution: 1920×1080 (or your screen's native resolution). Graphics: HD or Balanced. FPS: 60 (or 90 if the screen supports). Style: Colorful.

Enable HDR Graphics

Run Game

If the game gets damaged or gives an error after settings, then the selected parameters are not supported by your device.

• 🔄 Go back to the standard settings and try a different profile.
• 📱 Check the compatibility of your Xiaomi model with the GFX Tools on forums (e.g, 4PDA or XDA Developers).
• 🔧 Update graphics drivers through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Method 5: Manual editing of a configuration file (for advanced ones)

This method is suitable for users who are ready to work with system files, it allows you to manually prescribe the correct resolution for PUBG Mobile, bypassing the limitations of the game, root access or ADB is required.

Instructions for root devices:

1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /data/data/com.tencent.ig/files/UE4Game/ShadowTrackerExtra/ShadowTrackerExtra/Saved/Config/Android
3. Find the GameUserSettings.ini file and open it in the text editor.
4. Find the lines: ResolutionSizeX=1920 ResolutionSizeY=1080 and replace the values with your screen's native resolution (e.g., 2400×1080 for the Redmi Note 12 Pro+).
5. Save the file and restart the game.

For rootless devices, you can use ADB:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and activate Debugging over USB in the developer settings.
2. Follow the command: adb pull /sdcard/Android/data/com.tencent.ig/files/UE4Game/ShadowTrackerExtra/ShadowTrackerExtra/Saved/Config/Android/GameUserSettings.ini
3. Edit the file on PC, then return it back: adb push GameUserSettings.ini /sdcard/Android/data/com.tencent.ig/files/UE4Game/ShadowTrackerExtra/ShadowTrackerExtra/Saved/Config/Android/com

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of GameUserSettings.ini can result in resetting all game settings or even banning your account.Always back up the file before making changes. ONLY change the ResolutionSizeX and ResolutionSizeY settings.

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If the game gets corrupted after editing the file, delete the Saved folder along the way /Android/data/com.tencent.ig/files/UE4Game/ShadowTrackerExtra/ShadowTrackerExtra/ – this will reset the settings to factory.

Method 6: Optimize with Game Turbo (built-in booster) MIUI)

Xiaomi offers its own solution for optimizing games, Game Turbo, which automatically adjusts performance and display, which can help eliminate stretching.

1. Open Settings → Special features → Game Turbo
2. Add PUBG Mobile to the list of optimized games.
3. Activate options: 🎯 Improved touch (increases screen responsiveness). 🖥️ Screen resolution → Choose the Auto or FHD+. 🔋 Performance mode → Balanced.

Recording the screen without delay

Game Turbo is particularly effective on devices with MediaTek chipsets (Redmi Note 11 Pro, POCO M4 Pro), where stretching problems are often associated with Mali-G drivers. If stretching remains after activating Game Turbo, try turning off the Adaptive Brightness option in screen settings - it sometimes conflicts with the game's rendering.

Additional tips for better gameplay

In addition to stretch fixing, you can improve the overall performance of PUBG Mobile on Xiaomi:

• 🔄 Update graphics drivers: go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and check for updates to GPU.
• ❄️ Cooling the device: use a game cooler or play at temperatures below 40°C (overheating causes drawdowns) FPS and).
• 🚫 Turn off background processes: Settings → Annexes → Auto-start → Turn off auto-start for unnecessary applications
• 📶 Use it. 5G Wi-Fi: stable connectivity is important for online gaming. In router settings, select a 5 GHz channel with 80 MHz width.

If you play Xiaomi with a 120Hz screen (POCO F4 GT, Black Shark 5), force 90 FPS in the game, this will reduce the load on the processor and reduce stretching. It is also worth turning off V-Sync in the developer settings if it is turned on.

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On Xiaomi devices with AMOLED-screens (Redmi) K60, Xiaomi 13) turn on the Dark Theme mode in PUBG Mobile – this will reduce power consumption and reduce heat, which indirectly affects the stability of the display.

FAQ: Frequent questions about stretching PUBG on Xiaomi