Graphics Driver Preferences 1.1.3

The concept of graphic driver preferences pertains to the ability to select and customize graphics drivers tailored to specific applications. This functionality requires local installation of the drivers, and it permits users—particularly developers—to switch between different driver configurations at their discretion. Some experts suggest that enabling particular options in this setting may activate Vulkan API support, which generally provides enhanced stability and performance for graphics rendering.

The primary purpose of the game driver feature in Android 10 is to optimize gaming performance by allowing applications to leverage the device’s native GPU hardware APIs. This is especially beneficial for games designed for more advanced graphics instructions, as the game driver can adapt and improve the utilization of hardware capabilities, thereby delivering smoother gameplay.

The Graphics Driver Preferences application serves as a tool for users to access developer options related to graphics settings. It facilitates enabling these options and customizing driver configurations to potentially enhance device performance or optimize power consumption.

To use this feature, follow these steps:

1. Tap "Driver Settings" to activate developer options.
2. Tap "Driver Settings" again to modify specific graphics driver preferences.
3. Choose between "System Graphics Driver," which offers optimized battery life, or "Game Driver," which prioritizes higher performance for gaming applications.