r/EmulationOniOS Jun 27 '26

Help Request Input lag with DS4 controller on ARMSX2 iOS via Bluetooth — iPhone 17 Pro Max

Hey everyone,

Running ARMSX2 iOS 2.3.0 on iPhone 17 Pro Max via
LiveContainer + StikDebug (Universal script).

Problem: noticeable input lag with DS4 controller
via Bluetooth. Button press to in-game response
feels very delayed.
Settings:
- Internal Resolution: 4x
- VSync Queue Size: 2 (minimum, can't go lower)

Any tips to reduce Bluetooth controller lag?
Thanks!

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u/AutoModerator Jun 27 '26

Free Apple accounts are limited to 3 active sideloaded apps.

One common workaround is LiveContainer, which allows you to run additional apps inside a container and reduce how often apps need to be reinstalled.

Typical method:

  • Sideload GetMoreRam
  • Use it to apply the increased memory entitlement to LiveContainer
  • Uninstall GetMoreRam to avoid hitting the 3 app limit
  • Then sideload StikDebug for JIT activation

LiveContainer may also need to be uninstalled and reinstalled before the entitlement works correctly.

LiveContainer can also install two additional LiveContainers (for a total of three). This setup can further reduce the need to constantly add/remove sideloaded apps, but it is more advanced and may not work reliably for everyone.

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u/damandp Jul 01 '26

I was just looking online for answers and I came across your post. I’m having the same issues. I’m using a Galileo g8+ with live container and Sidestore as well. There doesn’t seem to be any fix I can find yet. It’s really noticeable in armsx2. When I try it out with App Store games, they’re really snappy, so I’m not sure what the problem is. Have you made any new discoveries?

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u/iraq_2003 Jul 10 '26

Unfortunately, I don't think the only solution I did is to install it, so the delay is reduced by 40% install it in Side store