How to enable RAM on Xiaomi: 5 ways for all versions of MIUI

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO MIUI-based smartphones hide information about RAM usage in the standard interface. This is done to simplify UI, but power users often want to see how much memory applications take up in real time — especially on devices with 6-8 GB of RAM, where background processes can affect performance. You can turn on RAM load mapping in several ways, and we will look at all the current methods for MIUI 12-16 and Android 11-14.

Many people think that it requires root rights or third-party apps, but in fact most of the ways work without them. The main thing is to know where to look for hidden settings. In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions with pictures (for clarity), a table of methods compatibility with different versions of MIUI, and answers to frequent questions about why memory may not show correctly or why Suddenly’s display disappears after an update.

If you notice that your smartphone is slowing down when you multitask, and there's no RAM data in the Task Manager, it's not always the hardware's fault. Often the problem is with the system settings that are the default to hide critical information. Next, we'll look at how to regain control of memory and what to do if standard methods don't work.

1. Enabling RAM display through “Developer Settings”

The most reliable way is to activate the developer mode and enable the display of memory in the system menu, which works on all Xiaomi models (including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) and does not require additional applications.

First, you need to unlock the developer settings.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will receive a notification “You became a developer”).
3. Return to the main Settings menu – there will be a new section Additional → Developer Settings.

Now we move on to setting up the display of RAM:

• 🔧 Go to the Developer Settings (may be called for Developers).
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Debugging or Monitoring block.
• 📊 Find the option to Show the use of RAM (or Memory use in English firmware) and activate it.
• 🔄 Reboot the device – after that, the task manager will appear a schedule for loading memory.

Important! On some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14 for the global version), the option may be called Show memory use in recent apps. If it is not available, check for system updates or use alternative methods in the following sections.

2. Alternative method: through Task Manager (without root)

If the developer settings didn’t help or you don’t want to include them, try this one. It works on most devices with MIUI 13+ and doesn’t require any deep changes to the system.

Instructions:

1. Open Recent Apps (swipe up late or multitasking button).
2. At the bottom of the screen, find the icon. 📊 Task Manager (or Cleaner) and tap it.
3. At the top of the screen will appear a panel with information about the CPU, RAM and battery.
4. If the panel is not, press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Show Memory Use.

This method does not require a reboot, but can be reset after the MIUI update. If the panel is gone, repeat the steps or use the widget method (described below).

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On some models (for example, the POCO X5 Pro), the task manager opens with a double tap on the Home button (if it is activated in gesture settings).

3. Widget for displaying RAM on the main screen

If you need to constantly monitor your memory load, it’s best to add a widget to your desktop, which is suitable for users who don’t want to go into settings every time.

How to add a widget:

• 📱 Click and hold the empty space on the main screen.
• 📌 Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Tools or Systems block.
• 📊 Find the System Monitor widget (or System Monitor) and drag it to the screen.
• ⚙️ Set up the displayed parameters - turn on the tick opposite the RAM.

The widget will show the current memory load in percentages and gigabytes. on MIUI 15/16, additional options are available, such as displaying processor temperature or battery charge.

Limitation: On some models (e.g. Redmi 10C), the widget may not display RAM due to manufacturer optimizations, in which case use third-party utilities (Section 5).

4. ADB commands for forced monitoring switching on

If the standard methods do not work, you can use them. ADB-It's an advanced way of connecting a smartphone to a computer, but it works even on locked firmware.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, stable connection).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official Android website).
• 📱 On your smartphone, turn on debugging by USB (Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission on the device screen.
2. Open Command Prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) in the adb.exe folder.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the command to enable RAM display: adb shell settings put global show_mem_info 1
5. Reboot your smartphone: adb reboot

After the reboot, Task Manager will have a memory usage schedule, and if the command doesn’t work, check if your version of MIUI supports this setting (see compatibility table below).

5. Third-party applications for monitoring RAM

If none of the above methods work, you have to use third-party utilities that not only show you how memory is loaded, but also allow you to clean it into one tap, and also track voracious applications.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

For installation:

• 📥 Download. APK from an official website (such as APKPure) or from Google Play.
• 🔓 Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Installation of unknown applications).
• 📲 Launch the application and provide access to the Overlay (to display over other windows).

Warning: Some applications (like Greenify) require root rights to work properly, and without them, they can only display information, but not optimize memory.

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Google Play apps (like DevCheck) are safer than third-party APKs, but they can contain ads, and Simple System Monitor is lightweight and feature-free for minimalists.

6.Why can RAM not be displayed or appear incorrectly?

Sometimes even after all the manipulations, the memory doesn't show up or the data seems inaccurate.

Problem 1: Option is on, but no schedule appears

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes the system does not apply the settings immediately.
• 📱 Check if the developer settings are disabled (sometimes they are reset after the update).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version – there may be bugs in old firmware.

Problem 2: Shows less memory than it should be

⚠️ Note: On some models (for example, Redmi Note 11 with 6 GB of RAM), the system reserves 1-1.5 GB for background processes MIUI. This is normal and does not mean that the memory is gone».

• 🛠️ Use DevCheck to check total RAM (Hardware section).
• 📉 If the difference is significant (for example, shows 4 GB instead of 6), it may be a hardware defect – contact the service.

Problem 3: After the MIUI update, the display reset

• 🔧 Repeat the settings through the developer settings or ADB.
• 📥 If the update came "over the air» (OTA), Wait for the next patch – bugs are often fixed within a week.

Problem 4: The widget does not update the data

• 🔄 Remove the widget from the screen and add it again.
• 📵 Check if the Battery Optimizer is blocking the widget (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

7.How to optimize the use of RAM on Xiaomi?

Turn on the memory display is half the battle, and it's much more important to understand how to reduce the loading of the memory so that the smartphone works faster.

Ways to release RAM:

• 🧹 Manual cleaning: In Task Manager, click Clean (but don't overuse - frequent cleaning can slow down the system).
• ⚙️ Background Process Limitation: In Developer Settings, set the Background Process Limit to a Maximum of 2-3 process.
• 🚫 Disable Autostart: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start and disable unnecessary programs.
• 🔄 Reboot every 2-3 days: This resets cache and frees up memory occupied by “hang” processes.

Applications that “eat” memory:

• 🎮 Games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty – up to 1.5-2 GB of RAM in the background).
• 📷 Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok – up to 500 MB each).
• 📺 Messengers (Telegram with a lot of chats, WhatsApp with media files).
• 🎵 Music services (Spotify, Yandex Music – cache songs in the background).

⚠️ Note: Do not use “memory optimizers” from Google Play (e.g. Clean Master or Google Play). DU Not only does it not help, it can slow down the system, creating unnecessary background processes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about displaying RAM on Xiaomi