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Your Android phone might have 12GB of RAM but run slower because of it — this one setting is why

MakeUseOf·Digvijay Kumar·25 days ago
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Published May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Digvijay is a Computer Science graduate with a deep passion for technology. His journey into tech writing began in 2018 with software and product reviews, and he’s been exploring the digital space ever since. He joined MUO as a full-time writer in 2022, where he covers how-tos, explainers, and tech guides focused on Android, entertainment, and the internet. Digvijay has previously contributed to several reputable publications, including Alphr , GuidingTech , TheWindowsClub , and MakeTechEasier . Outside of writing, he enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, as he believes new experiences spark creativity. You spend good money on a phone with 12GB of RAM, and within a week, apps are reloading when you switch between them. The phone gets warm and transitions stutter for no obvious reason. It doesn't feel like a 12GB device. The reason has nothing to do with the processor or the hardware.…

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