In modern smartphones, the average amount of permanent memory (ROM) is about 16 GB, but there are also models with a volume of only 8 GB or 256 GB. But regardless of the device used, you notice that over time, memory starts to run out, as it fills up with all sorts of garbage. Is it possible to clean it up?

Initially, out of the specified 16 GB of ROM, you will only have 11-13 GB free, since some space is occupied by the operating system itself, plus, specialized applications from the manufacturer can go to it. Some of the latter can be removed without causing much damage to the phone.

With the time you use your smartphone, memory quickly begins to "melt". Here are the main sources that consume it:

• Apps downloaded by you. After purchasing and turning on your smartphone, you will probably download several applications from the Play Market or third-party sources. However, many applications do not take up as much space as it might seem at first glance;
• Photos, videos and audio recordings taken or uploaded. In this case, the percentage of full read-only memory of the device depends on how much you download / produce media content using your smartphone;
• Application data. The apps themselves may weigh a little, but over time they accumulate various data (most of them are important for work), increasing their share in the device's memory. For example, you downloaded a browser that initially weighed 1 MB, and after two months it began to weigh under 20 MB;
• Various system junk. It accumulates in a similar way as in Windows. The more you use the OS, the more junk and broken files begin to clog up the device's memory;
• Residual data after downloading content from the Internet or transferring it via Bluetooth. Can be classified as a type of junk file;
• Old versions of applications. When updating an application in the Play Market, Android creates backup his old versionso that you can rollback.

Method 1: Transfer Data to SD Card

SD cards can significantly expand the memory of your device. Now you can find copies of a small size (about like a mini-SIM), but with a capacity of 64 GB. Most often, they store media content and documents. It is not recommended to transfer applications (especially system ones) to the SD card.

This method is not suitable for those users whose smartphone does not support SD cards or artificial memory expansion. If you are one of them, then use this instruction to transfer data from the permanent memory of your smartphone to an SD card:

1. Since inexperienced users can incorrectly transfer files to a third-party card, it is recommended to download a special file manager as a separate application that will not take up much space. This instruction is considered using File Manager as an example. If you plan to work with an SD card frequently, it is recommended to install it for convenience.



2. Now open the app and go to the tab "Device"... There you can view all user files on your smartphone.



3. Find desired file or files you would like to drag and drop to SD media. Select them with a check mark (pay attention to the right side of the screen). You can select multiple objects.



4. Click the button "Move"... The files are copied to "Clipboard"and they will be cut from the directory where you took them. To put them back, click on the button "Cancel"at the bottom of the screen.
5. To paste the cut files into the desired directory, use the house icon in the upper left corner.



6. You will be transferred to home page applications. Choose there "SD card".



7. Now in the directory of your card click on the button "Paste"that is at the bottom of the screen.



If you do not have the opportunity to use an SD card, then you can use various cloud Internet storages as an analogue. It's easier to work with them, and besides, they provide a certain amount of memory for free (on average, about 10 GB), and you will need to pay for an SD card. However, they have a significant disadvantage - you can work with files that are stored in the "cloud" only if the device is connected to the Internet.

If you want all the photos, audio and video recordings you have taken to be saved directly to the SD card, then you need to do the following manipulations in the device settings:

1. Go to "Settings".
2. There select the item "Memory".
3. Find and click on Default memory... From the list that appears, select the SD card currently inserted into the device.

Method 2: Disable automatic Play Market updates

Most applications downloaded on Android can be updated in background from wi-Fi networks... Not only can new versions weigh more than old ones, but older versions are also stored on the device in case of failures. If you turn off automatic updating of applications through the Play Market, then you can update yourself only those applications that you think are necessary.

You can disable automatic updates in the Play Market by following these instructions:



However, some applications from the Play Market can bypass this blocking if the update is very significant (according to the developers). To completely disable any updates, you will have to go into the settings of the OS itself. The instruction looks like this:



There is no need to trust third-party applications that promise to disable all updates on Android, as at best they will simply perform the settings described above, and at worst they can harm your device.

By disabling automatic updates, you can save not only memory on your device, but also Internet traffic.

Method 3: Cleaning system junk

Since Android produces various system junk, which over time clutters up memory very much, it needs to be cleaned regularly. Fortunately, there are special applications for this, and also some smartphone manufacturers make a special add-on to the operating system that allows you to delete junk files directly from the system.

Let's consider initially how to clean the system if your manufacturer has already made the necessary add-on to the system (relevant for Xiaomi devices). Instructions:



If you do not have a specialized add-on for cleaning your smartphone from various debris, then you can download the cleaner application from the Play Market as an analogue. The instruction will be considered using an example mobile version CCleaner:



Unfortunately, not all junk file cleaning apps on Android can boast of high efficiency, as most of them only pretend to delete something.

Method 4: reset to factory settings

It is used extremely rarely and only in emergency situations, since it entails the complete removal of all user data on the device (only standard applications). If you nevertheless decide on a similar method, then it is recommended to transfer all the necessary data to another device or to the "cloud".

Freeing up some space on your phone's internal storage isn't that difficult. As a last resort, either SD cards or cloud services can be used.

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But before you go headlong to correct this injustice, you should find out why this is happening and how exactly you can clean the system.

Android file system structure

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System programs - separately, auxiliary files and music - separately. The first section is called system memory, while the last is called the media section.

Why is this needed? First of all, in order to secure the OS as much as possible. If you combine these sections, it turns out that an ordinary media player can inadvertently delete data important for the operation of another program, "put down" the system, or simply hammer it to failure with its files, leaving not even a byte for the necessary system programs.

Moreover, these two sections have different access levels. In the media section, the user and third-party programs can create anything. To section system programs There is no move for Android except these programs.

Because of this order of things, a rather curious situation sometimes happens: several gigabytes are free in the media section, but the phone stubbornly reports that it cannot install an application of a couple of tens of megabytes in size. This happens because the section for third-party programs has already been packed to the end.

In such cases, there is nothing left but to try to clear the system memory in the hope that it will be possible to free these megabytes.

You can view the amount of free system memory in the settings, in the "Memory" section. The first scale shows exactly this value. In addition, it is worth considering that the system requires leaving a certain amount free - from 50 to 600 megabytes, depending on the Android device model and OS version.

Cleaning system memory without superuser rights

If you did not open root access on your smartphone, then your options for cleaning the system partition will be seriously limited. On the other hand, the warranty for the device will remain intact. Is it worth it? You decide.

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If you want to clean up system memory, do the following:

• Go to "Settings".
• Go to the "Applications" section.
• Next, go to the "Third Party" tab.
• Press the Menu button (three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen).
• Select to sort by size.

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Then select "Uninstall updates", this way you free up at least a little space. It is also advisable to disable the program by pressing the corresponding button. But this must be done carefully and only with applications like Facebook that are not part of the system.

The above method does not take into account the fact that Android calculates the size of the application on the entire internal memory. If it occupies 1.2 GB on the internal memory card and only 40 MB on the system partition, it will still show up as 1.2 GB.

If you have already carried out such an optimization and there is still little space, you have little choice: get superuser rights or try to transfer applications to a memory card. The latter will only work if your system is version 4.0.4 or lower, so the chance is slim. But if you really are a user of a device that is at least three years old, then next to the "Delete" button you will have a button "Transfer to SD-card / USB-drive". Click on it, and some of the data of this application will leave the system partition and will be transferred to the memory card, freeing up space.

Some Android programs are used only by some third-party applications, so they can be erased even without superuser rights. For example, deleting "Services Google play"Allows you to free up to 150 MB in the system partition, closing instead the possibility of direct synchronization between devices. If you are not using programs like Pushbullet or MightyText, you can safely remove it. And if suddenly something is needed by some program, she herself will offer to download it again. The second candidate for deletion is Google search, but along with its 40-60 MB you will lose Google Now and the command "Ok, Google!"

Cleaning system memory with superuser rights

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Removing preinstalled programs

If your Android upon purchase already had third-party applications installed (Facebook, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, MTS Assistant), then most likely you will not be able to remove them without superuser rights. This is quite a shame, since they often have significant sizes of 40-160 MB.

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The solution is the Titanium Backup program, which allows you not only to make a complete backup of all your applications with their settings, but also to clean the closed system partition from such garbage. To do this, simply select the desired application on the second tab of the program and click "Remove".

Mount SD card as internal storage

As mentioned above, 1.5 GB of a game does not always go completely into the system partition. But for those who have a couple of gigabytes of internal memory, this is not easier.

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If FolderMount cannot create a folder on the SD-card, do it yourself with any file manager and specify it in the program. You can also copy the files of the portable program there immediately, deleting them later from the internal memory - this is more reliable. And if you see a message that mounting is not possible, enable "Autostart" or "Mount at startup" in the settings and restart your smartphone.

Other section extension methods

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Smartphones and tablets on the Android operating system actively use the device's RAM. Some firmware and shells allow you to clean it standard means, for others, you have to use third-party software. The more RAM is free, the faster the device itself works. In addition, users often clog up the internal storage, leaving no free space on it (games, videos, photos, etc.) and forgetting to clean it up. This results in performance issues, system errors, random reboots and freezes. In this article, you will learn how to clean your Android phone, what tools and why to do it.

First, let's look at the types of internal memory that affect the performance of the phone. IN mobile devicesAs with computers, there are two types of memory used: RAM and ROM.

• RAM) - a random access memory device that stores data only when the device is working directly. Running games, browser tabs, running applications - all these processes consume some of the RAM;
• ROM (ROM) - permanent storage device. The memory stores all data until you delete it yourself. This category includes all files on the hard drive, application cache, and the like.

When both types of memory run out, the device starts to slow down and malfunction. To eliminate it, you need to clean the RAM and ROM from the "garbage".

Cleaning methods

You can use all the presented cleaning methods absolutely free. Choose the appropriate method depending on the manufacturer of your device and the version of the operating system.

Clean from unnecessary files using the following methods:

• With built-in functionality;
• Third-party software for a mobile device;
• Through a personal computer.

We will also understand the methods of clearing the cache and viruses using special programs.

In many modern devices Samsung, Lenovo, Fly, Meizu, etc. (regardless of the company and country of the manufacturer), you can check the status of the RAM as follows:

1. Press the system key (it can be located on the left or right). In the window that opens, you will see a list of all active applications (1), the amount of RAM filled (2) and the ability to clear it (3).

1. Click on the cross, after which all RAM occupied by applications will be cleared. The system memory used by the OS cannot be cleared.

How do I clear it manually?

If you do not want to resort to using third-party programs, or you do not have free space for installation, then you can clean it manually. After all the procedures, the phone will work much faster:

• cleaning browser and application cache;
• deleting messages;
• removal of old and unnecessary applications;
• cleaning files stored on the phone (photos, videos, etc.).

All steps will take longer than cleaning with the app, but the result will be much better.

Application cache

First, let's figure out what a cache is in a phone. The cache is an intermediate buffer with information that can be requested in the near future. Because of this, time is saved on calculating tasks and solving problems, and accordingly, the performance of the device increases. The file cache is accumulated, storing information on each installed and used application. When clogged, you need to free the entire cache.

To do this, follow the presented algorithm:

1. Open the settings menu of your device.

1. Find the section in the settings.

1. In the opened manager, you can observe information on cache memory, system and third-party applications. Sort the list of all programs by size.

1. Open one of the programs. In the new window you can "Erase all data" (deletes stored information on the hard disk) and. Click on the second button.

This procedure must be repeated with all installed applications to completely clear the cache.

How to remove garbage in the browser?

1. Go to your browser and open the side menu. Select an item from the menu.

1. In the window that opens, click on.

1. Set the settings that are acceptable to you (what to delete, for how long, etc.) and click on.

Cleaning is considered an example Google chromeas it is one of the standard browsers on the Android operating system. In other browsers, the procedure differs slightly.

Delete messages

This item will be optional if we are talking about a relatively new device. A tablet or phone that has been used for several years stores several thousand, or even tens of thousands of messages. Over time, their number (including MMS with multimedia data) may take up some space on the internal memory. You can completely delete messages like this:

1. Click on the message icon in the menu or on the desktop, hold down one of the messages with your finger and select an item.

1. Take action.

Removing applications

If you cannot install new programs or games, the phone's permanent memory is full. To clean up, you must delete unnecessary programs through the Android menu.

If your device has firmware without a full menu (for example, Xiaomi or Meizu phones), then you need to uninstall applications right on the desktop. To do this, hold your finger on the required icon and drag it to the basket at the top of the screen.

If the shell of your Android implies the presence of a full-fledged menu (for example, Samsung Galaxy or Sony Xperia), then deleting it from the desktop will only make the shortcut disappear. For complete removal, you need to go to the menu and also hold down on the application icon, then transfer it to the trash.

Deleting files

You can get rid of trash from the internal storage using the standard file manager... Since the interface on each phone is different, let's take a look at cleaning up files with a handy ES Explorer.

1. Go to Android in the Play Market, enter the name of the application in the search bar and click on the information page.

1. Launch ES File Explorer and check out some getting started tips. At the top of the screen there is information about the occupied / free space on the internal memory (1), a button for analyzing the need for cleaning (2). Click the button "Cleaning" (3).

1. After that, the program will analyze the unnecessary information and provide you with a list. At the bottom of the screen, click on.

1. Now go to the side menu. Go to subsection (1) and then click on "Device" (2).

1. A window with all the folders on the built-in storage will open in front of you. Here you can check their contents and delete any unnecessary ones. To do this, hold down the file for 2 seconds, then click on in the bottom panel of the pop-up menu. In the same way, you can clear the SD card.

1. Through ES Explorer, you can also clean libraries with images, music, etc. To do this, go to the menu again, select a subsection and go to the desired tab (3):

1. To empty the trash on Android, go to the section through the menu:

1. Be sure to check availability hidden filesthat can take up a significant amount. To do this, enable the item in the menu, then go to the folder again and check their availability.

We figured out how to carry out manual cleaning from excess debris using ES conductor. Now let's move on to using another software.

What programs should I use?

Through third-party software you are in automatic mode will be able to clean RAM and ROM from unnecessary data, thereby speeding up your phone. Use the following programs:

• SD Main;

With their help, you can free up space, clear RAM and protect your phone from viruses. In addition, each of the utilities is suitable for different smartphones - from modern to devices running on older versions of Android. This will be understood further. All applications are installed in the same way as ES Explorer - you can find instructions above.

On the home screen, you will find the following tools:

1. Garbage - cleans the device from unnecessary files after scanning (ads, outdated applications, system cache, etc.).

1. Antivirus - scans your device for malicious software and files. The functionality includes a protector of social networks, checking memory cards, galleries, blocking applications.

1. Phone acceleration - the tool scans the need to optimize running processes.

1. Cooler - optimizes running processes to reduce the temperature of the processor.

SD Main

After the scan is complete, you will receive detailed information about each of the sections: garbage, system, applications and databases. After that, you can clear each of them separately by clicking on the trash can, or start a full cleaning. SD Main also has a built-in file manager where you can personally manage files on internal memory and microSD:

- Convenient one-click cleaning tool. Upon entering, the program immediately scans the system and offers to perform cleaning in the following form:

The Deep Clean button starts a deep scan. At the end of the process, click « Clear ":

This application will be an excellent alternative for those who own old smartphones (for example, the Fly model or Samsung Duos 5-6 years ago). For such devices, the simple Mobile Boost assistant is suitable, since it supports older versions of Android OS.

To clean up, just run the app and press the button « Clear ":

How to clean a phone via a computer (via USB)

The last option to delete unnecessary files from the internal memory of the phone is to connect to a computer. To do this, you need a miniUSB cable. Connect your device to your computer and follow these steps:

1. On your phone, select an action.

Do I need to clean?

How do you know if your phone / tablet needs this procedure? The first indirect sign is a decrease in productivity. If the technical side of the phone is completely serviceable, then the point is in the cluttering of RAM and ROM.

You can also verify this with the built-in applications. This can be done in different ways on different devices. Each device has a standard file manager, which indicates the size of all files on the internal memory. Knowing the total amount of ROM on the phone, it is easy to understand when the internal storage is completely clogged.

Now you know how to clean the phone via a computer, via USB, how to view statistics on memory usage, how to delete the cache with standard and third-party programs... At least one of the methods will definitely be suitable for you, so you can bring your device into full operation and serviceability!

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An integral part of the life of many modern people all kinds of gadgets have recently become. Most owners of smartphones and tablets with operating system Android sooner or later face the problem of insufficient memory. In budget models, its volume is, as a rule, no more than four gigabytes, but here it should be borne in mind that at least a fourth is occupied by the operating system itself.

All modern games, like high-quality photos, music and films, require more and more available memory. So, at some point, the user simply cannot install required application, download the required data. The lack of free space also negatively affects the speed of the device itself. So how do you free up internal memory on Android? You can move files to external media and optimize your smartphone.

What is filling the free space?

While figuring out how to free up the internal memory of your Android phone, you should pay attention to a few points. Certain methods can be effective in some cases, but completely inappropriate in others.

Before freeing up the internal memory on Android, you need to understand where the data that populates the device comes from. Here are some of the most common options:

• saving photos, music and videos;
• data used in the exchange on social networks;
• audio from a voice recorder;
• data downloaded via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi;
• apps from the Play Store located in the device's memory.

How can I prevent files from being saved to the device memory?

So that the problem does not recur from time to time in the future, you need to redirect the download of files from the device's memory to other media. For example, to a memory card (SD card). For this purpose, you should change the parameters of the save path in the settings of some applications:

• camera options;
• voice recorder options;
• place for browser downloads;
• location of cached files from applications;
• regulation of messengers;
• regulation of downloaders;
• regulation of navigation GPS-maps.

In all the above settings, the path to a specific folder (or several folders: separately for music, video, pictures and files), which is located on the memory card, must be registered.

How do I move data?

It is better to move files from device memory to memory card to similar folders. If there are none, you can create them using any file manager that is loaded from the "Play Store", or by connecting the device to a computer via a cable. Moving to places with similar standard names will avoid unnecessary confusion. Folders usually have the following names:

• Bluetooth;
• DCIM;
• download;
• media;
• movies;
• music;
• video;
• sounds.

Transferring files, like creating new folders, can be done in two ways: directly by the functions of the device itself or using a computer. Do not transfer data whose purpose is questionable. Moving program files can cause malfunctions in the device, you should be aware of this before freeing up space on the internal memory of Android.

How do I transfer files directly to my device?

To transfer pictures, music and videos directly to the device, it is better to use a file manager. ES-conductor is simple and reliable to use. The main function of the manager is precisely to work with folders and files. This file manager is very lightweight, does not take up an already small amount of memory, and is convenient.

To transfer the necessary data, you need to select it with one long press. Choosing the action "move", you should click on "SD-card". The advantage of this file manager is that the menu allows you to immediately create new folders for transferring files.

How do I transfer files using a computer?

In order to clear the internal memory of "Android" using a computer, you need to connect the device to it using a USB cable. To provide the ability to manage data on a smartphone or tablet, specialized programs and drivers must be installed on the PC. As a rule, such software is installed automatically, but you need to wait a little while the computer detects the type of device and finds the appropriate drivers on the network.

Problems that arise when transferring files using a PC are easily eliminated by the free AirDroid service, which allows you to work with the device from a distance by connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Firstly, it is good that you do not need to additionally install any programs and drivers to recognize a smartphone or tablet. Secondly, this service allows devices to communicate over a distance longer than cable.

And yet, how to free up the system memory on the "Android" through a computer using this method? Everything is very simple here - data management is possible through any browser.

How do I move apps to SD card?

How to free up internal memory on Android in order to unload devices? We note right away: this is not an easy task. The reason is that in order to carry out this operation for applications, as a rule, you need to have special rights, namely administrator rights, which will allow you to fully manage all files.

You can get administrator status by installing an additional software or change the settings of your smartphone. In the latter case, everything is much simpler. Devices, in the settings of which you can set the "developer mode", allow you to perform many actions that are inaccessible to ordinary users, for example, install fake localization.

If administrator access is already enabled, then you should install the Link2Sd application. It allows you to transfer both installed additionally and standard applications from the device memory to the memory card. But here you need to remember that such actions can lead to malfunctions of the device.

Only some applications can be moved without administrator rights. This action can be performed in the device settings. But the standard technique is not very convenient, and if you do not want to change the settings, it is better to download android app Assistant.

Android Assistant consists of eighteen tools to help you work with Android in a variety of ways. Direct transfer of applications is carried out as follows: open the program, go to the "Toolbox" section and select "App2Sd". A list of applications that can be transferred will open.

Also using of this application you can perform complex removal, which will contribute to optimization and increase the speed of the device.

How do I clean out unnecessary junk from my device?

By following the steps above, you can make significant progress in clearing your memory. Having set the correct settings once, most likely, you will not have to do all the actions again from time to time. But you will often have to use the information on how to free up internal memory on Android by removing garbage. So by setting special application (e.g. Clean Master), you can make the cleaning process quick and easy.

The so-called garbage in the device, which occurs through the accumulation of cached data from the Internet, browser history, applications, is a very common phenomenon. Periodic cleaning allows you to increase the free space on the device and speed up the execution of all activities.

If you disassemble cleaning the device from garbage using the example of the most optimal and convenient Clean Master program, then there will be no difficulties in using. You just need to select the "trash" option and click "clear". The application, carrying out in-depth analysis, be sure to specify which files do not need to be deleted.

How to store files on the Internet?

To free up internal memory on Android 4.2, you can use the so-called cloud storage. They allow not only to store files, but also to open them with various devices... Having installed an application of this type on a smartphone, in order to gain access to the data, you will only need to register (upon first use), and then enter your username and password.

It is important in working with cloud storage and constant access to the Internet, because the data is located in "virtual memory". Among the most successful cloud storages are Google Drive, Mega storage, Yandex.Disk or Dropbox.

How do I completely clean my device?

To drastically clear the device memory, you need to complete removal all data. The action is performed using the "Formatting" option. As a rule, this item is located in the device settings in the “ Backup and data reset ". After confirming the user's intentions and deleting the data, the device will reboot and take on its original appearance, that is, everything that was installed and downloaded after purchase will be missing from the smartphone.

In general, the instruction "How to free memory on Android" includes several stages, some of which are interchangeable. The sequential execution of actions of various kinds will lead to an increase in free space, which will certainly entail device optimization.

Daily at search engines only there are growing inquiries about what is RAM on a smartphone, how it can be changed, measured, increased.

How to increase RAM on your phone is the most popular request, of course. But the fact is that over time, your smartphone starts to work slower, glitch, and the whole point is in the same RAM.

In general, RAM is a special type of memory that is found on a modern phone. And to answer the questions, you will have to explain what types of memory are, and how they differ from each other.

1. What is the memory on the phone

Modern phones include three types of memory:
1. RAM, she rAM, in English RAM. This type of memory stores information about those processes on the device that are currently running. It is highly volatile and processes only the information that is currently working. If the phone loses "power", turns off, then the RAM data disappear.
2. ROM, ROM - read-only memory, or non-volatile memory, which is used specifically for storing data on the phone. This memory is not deleted and does not require a power supply. This memory stores information about those processes that were ever launched on the phone. To simplify, such memory can also be called a cache, because it stores all the required files for applications and their work. They will not be deleted until the user wants to.
3. Internal storage or Inner memory... This is the kind of memory that stores all user data: photos, music, videos. And it can also be expanded via microSD cards.

Judging from everything, only the number of simultaneous launching of applications depends on RAM. It turns out that the more RAM, the more processes the smartphone is able to execute.

RAM is constantly changing information when the information in ROM does not change.

About internal memory - its changes directly depend on the smartphone user. The internal memory is used for movies, music and other files.

RAM can only be changed by the system. But the ROM can be changed by the user if Root rights are available to him, that is, administrator rights.

To obtain such rights, you will need to do some additional steps to "hack" the phone.

2. How to find out the amount of memory on the device

The answer to this question will be provided gradually. To view the amount of RAM on your smartphone, you need to do the following:
- for Androiddevices - download CPU-Ztester, or Antutu Bencchmark to check the RAM.

- for iOSdevices - download Antutu Benchmark, or another well-known tester.
- for Windows Phone devices - go to the phone settings and view the data in the "Advanced" item.

On an OS like BlackBerrywhere there is no possibility to download the tester, you just need to enter the official manufacturer's website and view the characteristics of your phone.

In order to find out how much ROM is being used at a given time, you need to do the following:
- for Android - download task manager, type Clean master and see the amount of memory used.

- for iOS- task manager, "System from the inside";
- Symbian - task manager "Acces APPS" or others.
On other platforms, you also need to look for task managers.
Especially for Windows Phone, as far as I know, there is only one such manager, and this is "Device Diagnostics HUB".

As for the total amount of shared memory, you can view it through Antutu.

3. How to free up RAM

This is very easy to do, you just need to disable those applications that take up "RAM".

Of course, you can't turn everything off, because many are needed for the system to work. But you can disable unnecessary ones using the application “ Advanced Task Manager»- the application is available on both iOS and Android and Windows Phone.

The application is able to "kill" processes and free up RAM. At first, the program will show running processes and the amount of memory they occupy. To close any of them, put your wand and click on " Boost».

The same process can be performed by standard OS tools, but not by all.

For example, Android has its own " application manager”, But it is limited and does not provide information on how much a particular application is using.
Depending on the running applications, it can be uninstalled, stopped, or turned off. All of these options will free up memory from this app.

To view the Application Manager, go to “ Settings", After" Applications", And then select one of the applications and there you will see those buttons that were discussed.

4. How to increase RAM on your phone

It's very simple - remove all unclaimed programs. Of course, there are no software methods to increase RAM, and it is no longer possible to make its volume. This volume can only be released.

Especially for cleaning RAM, there are "cleaners" applications that clean the "cache", temporary files, ad garbage and other files. This garbage slows down the system significantly. The downloaded application will automatically analyze the phone system and delete unnecessary files with the user's consent.

- Cleaners on Android: Power Clean; Avira Android Optimizer; CCleaner.
- Cleaners on iOS: Clean Doctor; PhoneClean; PhoneExpander.
- Cleaners for Windows Phone: Storage Cleaner; RAM Master Pro; RAM Optimizer by Kovlag.
- Symbian has only one cleaner: Mobile Cleaner.