How to Change the Pointer Speed in Android

Last Updated: April 10, 2023

For Android devices that have a trackball or that allow you to use a mouse, pointer speed is important. You can fix the pointer speed to be what you want with internal controls.

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Then, select "Settings".
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Slide to the left to decrease it. Click "OK" to keep the new setting.

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Increase animation speed to decrease burn-in, speed up benchmarks, and improve transitions.

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Make the pointer speed higher once you feel more skilled in a certain Android game in order to have increased control in that game.

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Pointer speed won't affect anything in Android besides track devices or a mouse connected to Android.

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