Many Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners are wondering how to display up-to-date data on the state of RAM. Unlike desktop operating systems, the MIUI or HyperOS mobile shell does not provide the standard Monitor widget on the desktop by default, which is often puzzling for users accustomed to controlling device resources in real time.
But Android has a flexible architecture that allows you to access this data in a variety of ways. Xiaomi offers several built-in tools, from the standard About Phone menu to hidden engineering modes. Understanding how much RAM is available at the moment helps optimize the gadget and identify “heavy” applications.
In this article, we will take a look at all the existing methods of activating memory indicators, how to configure the display of free megabytes without installing third-party software, and what nuances are hidden by the CIT engineering menu available on most of the brand’s devices, we will go from basic settings to advanced diagnostic methods.
Standard methods for checking RAM through settings
The most obvious, but not always noticeable, way to view memory is through a built-in menu of options. In the shells of MIUI 12, 13, 14 and the new HyperOS, developers have hidden detailed statistics in the About Phone section, which shows not only the total amount, but also the current use if you activate a special mode.
To see this data, you need to go to Settings → About Phone. On the screen that opens, look for the line "Memory" or "RAM." Importantly, just like that, you will not have the usage numbers there. You need to quickly click on this line 5-7 times in a row. After a series of clicks, the interface will change, and you will see a detailed graph of RAM use in real time.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to click on other lines in the About Phone menu repeatedly. This can lead to an unexpected reset or go into debugging mode, which without knowledge is better not to touch.
This is good for quick checks, but it doesn't bring data to the desktop. You'll have to use widgets or third-party utilities to monitor it all the time. However, the built-in meter works best in settings, because it takes data directly from the core of the system, bypassing intermediaries.
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If nothing happens after repeatedly clicking on the Memory bar, try first to clear the Settings app cache through the app menu.
Use of the Security app and widgets
Every Xiaomi smartphone has a Security system app preinstalled, and it's not just an antivirus, it's a powerful resource management combine, and that's where the memory cleaner is, which also displays its status, and you can put the acceleration widget right on your desktop for ease of use.
The process of setting up the widget is as follows:
- 📱 Press the empty area on your desktop before the edit menu appears.
- 🛠 Select “Widgets” at the bottom of the screen or in the side menu.
- 🔍 Find the “Security” or “Cleanup” app in the list».
- ➕ Drag the “Acceleration” or “Memory” widget to your desktop.
Once you add the widget, you'll see a pie chart showing the ratio of busy to free memory, and clicking on the widget will instantly start the optimization process by closing the background processes, which is the most "native" way for the Redmi and POCO ecosystem, which is guaranteed to work steadily and does not waste the battery.
It is worth noting that in some versions of the firmware widget can only display the clean button, hiding the numbers, in which case you need to go to the settings of the widget itself (if they are available with a long tap) and select the display style “Detailed” or “With numbers”.
CIT Engineering Menu: Deep Diagnostics
For users who need technical information about memory types and status, there is a hidden section called CIT, an engineering menu designed for factory component testing, and you can see not only the volume, but also the type of memory used (LPDDR4X, LPDDR5) and its frequency.
To enter this mode, a special command is used. Open the Phone application and enter the code:
##6484##The system will automatically intercept the input and open the test menu. Find a listing item associated with "Memory" or "RAM Test" and display technical specifications that are usually hidden from the average user.
| Parameter | Description | Where to look. |
|---|---|---|
| Total RAM | Total physical memory capacity | CIT menu / About the phone |
| Available | Free volume right now | Security widget |
| Type | Type of memory (DDR4/5) | CIT/Spectre applications |
| Frequency | Frequency of modules | CIT / CPU-Z |
⚠️ Warning: When in the engineering menu, do not change the settings that you do not know the value of. This can lead to unstable system operation or failure of communication modules.
Using ##6484## is safe if you're just browsing, but be careful: in some firmware, you can run a memory test through this menu, which will put a strain on the processor, and you can finish the test with a Stop button or exit the application.
What if the code doesn't work?
Third-party applications for resource monitoring
If regular funds are scarce, Google Play apps come to the rescue, providing more flexible widgets, story graphs, and status bar notifications, and popular solutions include CPU-Z, AIDA64, or dedicated memory widgets.
The advantage of third-party software is that it can customize the look and feel, and you can choose the color, font, and format (percentage or megabytes) that it can use, and it can often automatically clear memory when you reach a critical threshold, such as when less than 10% is free.
However, it is worth remembering the consumption of resources. Constantly hanging in the background monitoring can itself load the processor and consume battery power. Xiaomi is known for aggressive energy saving policy, so to work the widget you need to add it to the startup and remove the restrictions of background activity.
☑️ Setting up the memory widget
Setting up the display in the status bar through ADB
For advanced users who do not want to install unnecessary applications, there is a method of modifying system settings through the ADB debugging bridge. This allows you to turn on the display of RAM directly in the status bar (status bar) or in the menu of recent applications, if such a function is hidden in the firmware code.
First, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings. → About phone and quickly press 7 times on the line "Version" MIUI». Then in the advanced settings, turn on “Debugging by” USB». Connect your smartphone to your computer and execute a command to check the connection:
adb devicesOnce you have confirmed authorization on your phone screen, you can try to change hidden flags. Specific commands depend on the Android version and shell, but often change the value in the Settings.Global settings database. For example, searching for keys containing the words "memory", "ram" or "show".
This method requires caution. The wrong command can lead to a SystemUI reboot, although user data is usually not affected. If you are not sure about your actions, you should use the verified widgets from the previous sections.
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The ADB method provides maximum control, but requires a PC and basic command line knowledge. For most users, Security widgets will be enough.
Frequent questions and troubleshooting
Users often face the same problems during the setup process, and the following are answers to the most popular questions that will help solve the typical difficulties with displaying memory data on Xiaomi devices.