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Cory_Slaught1
Cory_Slaught1
January 23, 2023
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My Prototype is running very slow/ laggy on Figma Mobile app/ Mirroring

  • January 23, 2023
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I’m working on some mobile app mockups with very few frames in the prototype trying to test a few gestures. When I load it onto my phone using the mobile app it runs very poorly. I thought it might be image sizes so I compressed them by exporting them at the right size and still terrible performance. Then I removed the images entirely and just used vector shapes, still awful.

I am running it on a Pixel 7 Pro with the app updated. I have deleted and redownloaded the app and used new files with just simple frames. Nothing seems to make the Figma app work well.

Is there a better way to test mobile gestures on a device with touch?

PS. I saw other topics like this one Here that is very similar to my issues from a year ago with no solutions.

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    Daniel_Dey
    Daniel_Dey
    June 24, 2023

    Same here, the prototype works fine on laptop but is very janky on mobile app. My phone is OnePlus 7T. Its really frustrating because mobile apps are supposed to be prototyped best on mobile. Have you found a solution by now?

      Huzefa
      January 6, 2024

      Got the same problem i have oppo and its supper laggy on my mobile and i dont have any idea how to make it running smooth if you do get any solution do let know

      Celine_
      Figmate
      Celine_
      Community Support
      January 10, 2024

      Hi everyone,
      As a workaround, can you check that your phone’s version is up to date and see if the issue persists after updating to the latest version?
      In general, many users report that upgrading their phone’s version helps to improve mobile loading.

      For Android, update the Android System Webview on your device to the latest version. Then restart your device, and open the Figma mobile app.

      If you are still having issues, feel free to reach out directly to the support team so they can take a look here: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

      Sam_Du_Bois
      January 17, 2024

      I am on the latest version of Android 14 and am still having this issue on my Pixel 7 Pro

      Thomy_De_Croos1
      Thomy_De_Croos1
      New Member
      February 15, 2024

      On a S23 Ultra, looks like it’s a problem with the application unable to utilize the available GPU cores or something related to resources. When a frame with more than 20+ appears it slows down.

        Celine_
        Figmate
        Celine_
        Community Support
        February 15, 2024

        Hi everyone, sorry to hear you are also having issue! This can be a specific issue on your end. As said, it would be great if you can reach out to the support team directly so we can investigate further: here Thank you!

        Beck_Beckmanov
        March 19, 2024

        I have the same problem((

        Rav
        Rav
        New Member
        March 21, 2024

        Hey @Celine_Figma, I also encountered this issue.

        Prototypes on Figma Android run slow; I am unsure what is causing this issue, as I have also removed the images that could affect the prototype’s rendering speed. However, I still encounter this issue. I am happy to provide access to the file containing the prototype used.

        • Rav
        Celine_
        Figmate
        Celine_
        Community Support
        March 21, 2024

        Hey Rav,
        Thank you for flagging this. Please reach out to our support team directly and mention the steps you have done: here.

        Please include your Figma account email, a link to the file, and share it with support-share@figma.com so they can investigate further. Thank you!

          Rav
          Rav
          New Member
          March 21, 2024

          @Celine_Figma I already have thanks

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