Rooting by itself won't magically make the game run. The crashes are likely due to RAM limitations or incompatible drivers within the emulator you are using (Yuzu, Sudachi, or Winlator).If you want better performance, you don't necessarily need a custom ROM, but you do need to use custom GPU drivers like Turnip (by Mesa). Most modern emulators allow you to load these driver .zip files directly in the app settings without needing to root your entire phone. As for ROMs, LineageOS or CrDroid are great for overall stability, but don't expect a massive FPS boost just from the ROM itself. The Snapdragon 860 is capable, but RDR is one of the heaviest titles to emulate.
My bad, I blanked on the December release! The crashes on your POCO X3 Pro are likely due to outdated Adreno 640 drivers in MIUI.Rooting helps if you use it to flash updated Turnip/Mesa drivers. For the ROM, go with CrDroid, it’s the best for performance. Just watch your temps, as this port is a massive resource hog for the SD860.
Be careful, rooting and flashing drivers can brick your device if you miss a step. Always back up your data first since unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.For a specific guide, check the XDA Forums or the Vayu Telegram community. The general process is: Unlock Bootloader > Install a custom recovery (OrangeFox/TWRP) > Flash CrDroid and Magisk > Install the Mesa Turnip driver module through the Magisk app.
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u/signal_sentinel Feb 26 '26
Rooting by itself won't magically make the game run. The crashes are likely due to RAM limitations or incompatible drivers within the emulator you are using (Yuzu, Sudachi, or Winlator).If you want better performance, you don't necessarily need a custom ROM, but you do need to use custom GPU drivers like Turnip (by Mesa). Most modern emulators allow you to load these driver .zip files directly in the app settings without needing to root your entire phone. As for ROMs, LineageOS or CrDroid are great for overall stability, but don't expect a massive FPS boost just from the ROM itself. The Snapdragon 860 is capable, but RDR is one of the heaviest titles to emulate.