CyberBoost guide: modes, HUD and the ping test in 5 minutes

The CyberBoost app is a gaming HUD and game-mode app for Android. In about five minutes you can run its pre-game checks, set up a game mode, turn on the live HUD and test your ping on Wi-Fi and mobile data at the same time. This guide shows the order to do it in, and what each part does and does not do.

What the CyberBoost app is, and what it is not

CyberBoost measures, silences and points you to the settings that matter. It shows real numbers while you play, turns real Android settings on and off for you, and helps you pick the better network before a match.

It is just as important to know what it does not do. No regular Android app can raise a game's frame rate, lower your ping by itself or change another game's graphics, and CyberBoost does not pretend to. It does not measure FPS either. What it gives you is honest information and less hassle.

A few basics:

• There is no account to create. Everything is processed on your phone.
• The app is available in English, Urdu, Hindi, Indonesian and Portuguese.
• Android will ask you to allow some permissions, such as Do Not Disturb access or showing over other apps, before the features that need them can work.

Minute 1: run the eight pre-game checks

Start here, because it catches the most common problems in one go.

1. Open the app and find the Device check section.
2. Run the eight pre-game checks. They cover power saving, heat, memory, data saving, storage, refresh rate and Do Not Disturb.
3. For any check that needs attention, tap its link. It opens the matching Android setting, so you can change it yourself.
4. Run the checks again to confirm everything is ready.

The most common finding is battery saver left on from earlier in the day. It can cap the processor and screen refresh rate, so it is worth fixing before any serious match.

Minute 2: choose a game mode

A game mode is a set of real phone settings applied together: Do Not Disturb, a brightness lock and media volume.

1. Pick one of the presets: Ranked, Long Play, Offline or General. You can also build your own mode.
2. Check what the mode sets and adjust it to suit you. For example, choose a fixed brightness that is comfortable indoors.
3. Assign a mode to each game you play. A per-game mode applies when you launch that game from CyberBoost.
4. Add the Quick Settings tile if you want to switch modes from the notification shade.

Before relying on Do Not Disturb, check your phone's own exceptions, so favourite contacts or alarms can still get through if you need them.

Minute 3: turn on Auto Game Mode

Auto Game Mode silences calls and notifications when a game opens and restores them when you leave. It is useful if you often start games from your home screen rather than from the app, or forget to switch modes.

Turn it on, open a game, and check that notifications are held back. Then close the game and check that they come back.

Minute 4: turn on the live HUD

The HUD is a small floating monitor you can keep on screen while you play. It shows:

• CPU clock, the processor's current speed;
• RAM headroom, how much memory is still available;
• Battery temperature, a good guide to how hot the phone is;
• Display refresh rate, the screen's current Hz;
• Real ping, measured by the app itself.

Place it in a corner away from your minimap and main buttons, and keep it small. You only need a glance when something feels wrong. Our article on what a gaming HUD overlay shows explains how to read the numbers together, for example when rising temperature and a falling CPU clock point to heat.

Minute 5: run the dual ping test

The dual ping test measures Wi-Fi and mobile data at once, so you can see which network is faster right now, from where you are sitting.

1. Make sure both Wi-Fi and mobile data are switched on.
2. Run the test.
3. Compare the two results, paying attention to steadiness as well as the number.
4. Switch to the better network before you queue.

Results change with time of day and location, so test again when you move or start a new session. Our guide to Wi-Fi or mobile data for gaming covers how to compare them fairly.

After your match

Once you are set up, these features help after you play:

• Match report. Shows ping spikes and disconnects from your session, so you can see whether the connection was to blame. Our post on reading your ping history after a bad match explains what different patterns mean.
• Instant Replay. Tap "Save Moment" to clip your last highlight without recording the whole match.
• Screen recorder. Records up to your phone's native resolution at 30 or 60 fps, with game audio and an optional microphone.
• GFX checklist. A per-game list of settings to try, tuned to your phone's memory tier. You change these yourself in the game's own menu.
• Playtime tracker. Shows playtime per game with weekly trends, plus optional break reminders.

A simple routine to keep

1. Run the pre-game checks at the start of a session.
2. Launch your game from the app, so its mode applies.
3. Run the dual ping test and pick the better network.
4. Keep the HUD small and glance at it when something feels off.
5. Check the match report after a bad match.

For a version of this routine that also covers posture, headphones and your household's internet use, see the two-minute pre-game checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Does CyberBoost increase FPS or lower ping?

No. No regular Android app can raise another game's frame rate or lower your ping by itself. CyberBoost measures, silences interruptions and links you to the settings that matter.

Do I need an account to use CyberBoost?

No. There is no account, and everything is processed on your phone.

Why does my game mode not apply when I open a game from the home screen?

Per-game modes apply when you launch the game from CyberBoost. Auto Game Mode can still silence calls and notifications when a game opens.

Which languages does CyberBoost support?

English, Urdu, Hindi, Indonesian and Portuguese.