First, we’ll need to take a closer look at how RAM works on Android. Then, open the “About phone” option, which is usually at the bottom of the menu. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 367,237 times.wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. It is part of the phone’s motherboard and it isn’t upgradable. Android 9 also enables support for external USB/UVC cameras on supported devices. ): there’s no such thing as “too much RAM,” and manufacturers are certainly going to keep pushing that number to silly levels. Case in point: a Pixel phone vs. a Galaxy phone. It was exceptionally frustrating at the time.At a time when many laptops are still shipping with 8 GB (or even 4 GB in some cases! You can also use a free app called "Simple System Monitor" to view RAM use on any Android, and Samsung Galaxy owners can use the Device Maintenance app.

Sometimes, you can get the information about the ROM in Settings>About Phone.

Again, maybe not So really, all this is to say one thing (or maybe two? Since most phones back then were limited to 2 GB of RAM, this became an apparent problem. Amid the current public health and economic crises, when the world is shifting dramatically and we are all learning and adapting to changes in daily life, people need wikiHow more than ever. At the top of the screen, you'll see a circle with the RAM that's being used over the total installed RAM (e.g., "1.7 GB / 4 GB"). Once you’ve opened the “Memory” option, check the RAM used by the system, applications, and any RAM you have available. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please We use cookies to make wikiHow great. No, at least not right now.That said, some phones will need more RAM than others. This wikiHow teaches you how to check your Android's RAM use and total capacity. If not, you can contact your phone company. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Each Android smartphone comes with a fixed amount of RAM.