iOS 18.4 Update Why BGMI Is Lagging After the Update?

Apple lately rolled out the iOS 18.4 update, packed with bug fixes, performance advancements, and security patches. But right after the update, numerous BGMI( Battlefields Mobile India) players started noticing commodity frustrating unforeseen pause, frame drops, and touch response issues while gaming.

So, what’s going on? Is it the update or commodity differently? Here's a complete breakdown.

What’s New in iOS 18.4?

• Apple didn’t introduce any major visual changes in iOS 18.4, but it did concentrate on Advanced battery performance

• Security advancements

• Bug fixes for former iOS performance

• App stability advancements

• Small changes to Apple Music,  dispatches, and Siri

• But despite the advancements, gaming performance seems to have taken a megahit, especially in games like BGMI.

BGMI Lag Issues After iOS 18.4

1. Frame Drops and Stutters

Numerous players reported arbitrary frame drops during classic matches and arena modes. Indeed high- end iPhones like the iPhone 13, 14, and 15 are facing this issue.

2. Touch Delay

There seems to be a touch response detention, especially while moving and aiming at the same time which is a serious issue in competitive gameplay.

3. Heating and Battery Drain

Some Fans also noted that their phones toast up snappily, indeed during short matches. This leads to thermal throttling, which causes pause.

Is It Just BGMI?

No some druggies have also reported pause in other games like COD Mobile and PUBG New State, although BGMI seems to be the most affected, conceivably due to optimization issues after the update.

Possible Reasons for Lag

• New security patches in iOS 18.4 may be snooping with background processes

• BGMI might not be optimized yet for the new iOS build

• Thermal operation tweaks in iOS 18.4 might be reducing CPU/ GPU operation to save battery

• Game lines could be corrupted after the update( common post-iOS updates)

Temporary Fixes You Can Try

1. Renew Your iPhone 

• Simple but effective. resuming can help reset background apps and services.

2. Reinstall BGMI

• Cancel and reinstall BGMI to clear any spoiled data lines or cache.

3. Turn Off Background App Refresh

• Settings> General> Background App Refresh> Off( to save performance)

4. Lower Graphics Settings in BGMI

• Try Smooth Extreme or Balanced Ultra for better stability

5. Stay for BGMI Update

• KRAFTON is likely to release a patch to fix performance issues on iOS 18.4 keep your app streamlined.

Should You Avoid iOS 18.4 for Now?

Still, it might be smart to stay a many further days, If you are a regular BGMI player and haven’t streamlined yet. Apple may release a small hotfix, or BGMI might push a patch to address the lag. However, try the below workarounds to reduce the pause for now, If you've formerly streamlined.

Final Words

The iOS 18.4 update has caused unanticipated issues for BGMI players, especially in terms of performance. While the update is stable in general use, gaming seems to be affected temporarily. Keep an eye out for patches from KRAFTON or a quick fix from Apple and in the meantime, tweak your settings for smoother gameplay.