Do you want to see how much RAM (RAM) is being used on your Xiaomi right on the screen?This feature is useful for performance monitoring, especially if the smartphone starts to "slow down" or reboots apps frequently. Unfortunately, in standard MIUI settings, the RAM display is disabled by default - it needs to be activated manually through hidden developer settings or third-party utilities.
In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to enable on-screen RAM displays for different Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models (including devices on MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS). You’ll learn how to activate the feature through Developer Settings, which apps will help display memory information on the notification panel, and what to do if the option does not appear. We’ll also explain why sometimes the RAM display can automatically turn off after a firmware update – and how to fix it.
Why does Xiaomi not have a default RAM display?
Unlike some manufacturers (such as Samsung or Realme), Xiaomi deliberately hides information about the use of RAM in the MIUI interface.
- 📱 UI Optimization: The company aims to make the shell as clean and intuitive as possible by removing technical details that can confuse ordinary users.
- 🔄 Memory management policies: MIUI aggressively closes the background processes, and showing real use of RAM could raise questions among users (for example, why applications still restart with “free” 2 GB of applications).
- 🛠️ Risk of misinterpretation: Many users mistakenly believe that the more free memory, the better the smartphone works – although in fact, the user is not a good person. MIUI specifically keeps part of the RAM occupied for caching.
However, the RAM display function is physically present in the firmware — you just have to turn it on. We'll show you how to do that next.
Method 1: Enable through Developer Settings (without root)
The most reliable and versatile method is to activate the hidden option in the developer menu, which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS, including the Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5, Xiaomi 13/14 and others.
Step-by-step:
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row until the notification “You’ve become a developer!” appears.
- Return to the main Settings menu and select a new section Additional → Developer Settings (on some firmware it may be called For Developers).
- Scroll down to the Debugging block and find the option to Show RAM usage (or Memory usage display on English firmware).
- Activate the switch and confirm the action.
After that, in the upper right corner of the screen will appear translucent strip with information about the load of RAM (for example, 3.2/8 GB). the color of the indicator can vary depending on the load: green (normal), yellow (medium load), red (critical memory shortage).
The battery is charged more than 20 times%|The smartphone is not connected to charging (to avoid overheating)|All background applications closed|Backup of important data is made-->
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market) may not be available. In this case, try changing the firmware region to China or India via Settings → Additionally. → Region (reset required).
Method 2: Widgets and Third Party Applications
If your version of MIUI doesn't have a built-in RAM display option, you can use third-party utilities that not only show memory usage, but also provide additional information about the processor, battery and network.
Top.-3 Applications for monitoring RAM on Xiaomi:
- 📊 CPU Monitor - displays RAM use, CPU and temperature as a floating window, supports setting the transparency and position of the indicator.
- 🔍 DevCheck shows detailed information about the hardware, including the allocation of memory by process.
- 🛠️ Game Booster 5 (from Xiaomi) – although designed for gaming, it has a built-in RAM monitor that can be enabled in the settings.
To add a widget to the main screen:
- Keep your finger in the free space of the desktop.
- Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
- Find the app widget (like the CPU Monitor 4×1) and drag it to the screen.
- Configure the displayed parameters (RAM, CPU, battery) in the widget menu.
| Annex | Pluses | Cons | Link (Play Market) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Monitor | Floating window, minimalist design | Advertising in the free version | Download |
| DevCheck | Detailed hardware information, no advertising | No floating window. | Download |
| Game Booster 5 | Xiaomi’s official app optimized for MIUI | Requires manual setting of the monitor | Pre-installed on most devices |
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If the RAM indicator is not updated after installing the widget, try adding the app to the battery optimization exception list: Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All applications → [select utility] → No restrictions.
Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)
If previous methods have failed, you can try enabling RAM display via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer, but gives you access to hidden system settings.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi and ADB-tools drivers.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Developer settings) → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).
Instructions:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on the device screen.
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
- Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
- Execute the command to enable RAM display: adb shell settings put global show_mem_info 1
- Reboot your smartphone:
After the reboot, the memory indicator should appear in the upper right corner. If it is not available, try an alternative command:
adb shell settings put global show_processes 1⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not enter commands whose purpose you do not know. If after the changes the smartphone began to work unstable, reset the settings through adb shell settings put global. show_mem_info 0.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Why does the RAM indicator disappear?
Even if you successfully turn on the RAM map, it can suddenly disappear. Common causes and solutions:
- 🔄 Firmware update: After installing the new version MIUI Some settings are reset. Solution: Reactivate the option in Developer Settings.
- 🔋 Battery optimization: The system can suspend the background of the applications responsible for monitoring. Solution: add the utility to the exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
- 📱 Reset: After resetting to factory settings, all hidden options are turned off.Solution: Re-enable Developer Settings.
- 🛠️ Conflict with other utilities: Some memory cleanup applications (such as Clean Master) can block the display of RAM. Solution: remove conflicting programs.
If the indicator disappears after each reboot, it may indicate that the system files are damaged.
- Recovery (Volume Up + Power → Wipe Cache)
- Flashing through the Mi Flash Tool (save data!).
How to hide the RAM indicator if it interferes?
Constant display of memory usage can distract or spoil the aesthetics of the interface, to remove the indicator:
- 🔙 If enabled through the Developer Settings – go back there and deactivate the option Show RAM usage.
- 📱 If you've used ADB — Adb shell settings put global settings show_mem_info 0
- 🖼️ If the indicator from a third-party application - remove the widget from the main screen or turn off the floating window in the utility settings.
On some firmware, the indicator can be made less noticeable:
- Go to the Developer Settings.
- Find the color option of the RAM indicator (if any) and choose a gray or translucent shade.
- Reduce the font size through Settings → Screen → Text size.
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The display of RAM does not affect the performance of the smartphone — it is just a visual indicator. If you notice the lags after activating the function, the reason is not because of it, but because of a lack of memory or background processes.
Alternative methods of memory monitoring
If you do not need constant display of RAM, and periodic monitoring, there are more convenient options:
- 📈 Built-in monitor MIUI: Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Memory usage: This shows all the processes sorted by RAM consumption.
- 🎮 Game Turbo: In games, you can call the monitoring panel by swiping left to right across the screen (if the function is enabled in Settings). → Special facilities → Game Turbo).
- 🤖 Voice Assistant: Say “OK Google, show memory usage” to get a quick summary.
For a deep analysis, we recommend using Termux with the command:
dumpsys meminfoIt will display complete memory allocation information, including data for each application.