How to find out what is occupied by RAM on Xiaomi: a detailed guide

RAM on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the key resources that determines the speed of the system. If the phone starts to “slow down”, applications spontaneously close or there are messages about a lack of memory, the first thing to do is to check the current load of RAM and find out what processes it takes. Unlike iOS, where memory management is completely hidden from the user, MIUI offers several ways to monitor, including built-in tools and third-party utilities.

In this article, we will look at all available methods, from standard features in settings to hidden capabilities of the developer and specialized applications. We will focus on the nuances of working on different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and Xiaomi models, where the interface may differ. You will also learn how to distinguish normal RAM boot from problematic and what to do if memory is constantly overloaded.

1. Standard monitoring of RAM through “Security”

The easiest way to check RAM loading is to use the built-in Security app (formerly called “Optimization”), which is preinstalled on all Xiaomi smartphones and provides basic information about the state of the system.

To open monitoring:

1. Launch the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to Accelerate (or Optimize in older versions of MIUI) tab.
3. At the top of the screen, you’ll see a RAM and CPU load schedule, as well as a list of active apps.
4. Click on More (or the “i” icon in the circle) to see the advanced statistics.

Here's the display:

• 📊 The total RAM of your device (for example, 6 GB or 8 GB).
• 🔄 Real-time memory used (in megabytes or gigabytes).
• 📱 List of applications that consume the most resources (sorted by descending).
• ⚡ Clean button – allows you to manually close background processes (but it is often not recommended to use it!).

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 and later, the Acceleration section may be hidden. If you don't see it, update the Security app via Google Play or check the display settings in the app's main menu.

2. Section "Memory" in the system settings

Another built-in tool is the Memory section in the basic settings of the smartphone, which is less detailed than Security, but gives a general idea of resource allocation.

How to get there:

1. Open the Settings.
2. Go to About Phone → Memory (or Storage and Memory in some firmware).
3. At the top of the screen, select the RAM tab (near Internal Memory).

Here you'll see:

• 📈 Download diagram by category: system, applications, cache.
• 🔍 Average loads over the last few years 3/6/12 (Hard to use for trend analysis).
• 🛠️ The “Clean” button works similarly to the “Security” section».

The main difference from the previous method is that it shows the average load, not the instantaneous state, which helps to understand whether there is a constant overload of RAM or the problem is temporary.

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If the settings do not have the “RAM” tab, try to enter the “memory” request in the search for settings – the system will tell you the right way.

3. Hidden Developer Tools

For power users, MIUI provides engineering menus that provide the most detailed information about RAM loading, including kernel-level processes, which requires developer mode activation.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter the screen unlock password (if requested).
4. Return to the main settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

Now open up for developers and find:

• 🔧 Memory statistics – shows a detailed report on the use of RAM by all processes, including system.
• 📊 Processes – a list of all active tasks with an indication of memory consumption and CPU.
• 🔍 Debugging by USB — If you connect your phone to a PC, you can use it. ADB for in-depth analysis (more on this below).

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the developer menu unless you understand their purpose! MIUI Optimization can lead to unstable system operation.

Third-party applications for monitoring RAM

If built-in tools aren't enough, you can install specialized tools that offer advanced features like real-time graphs, overload notifications, background analysis.

Top.-3 apps:

How to use DevCheck:

1. Install and open the application.
2. Go to the Memory tab.
3. At the top of the screen you will see a graph of RAM usage, and below is a list of processes indicating:

5.Analysis through ADB (for advanced users)

If you want the most accurate data, you can connect your smartphone to your computer and use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires command line skills but gives you access to low-level information.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer menu (see Section 3).
3. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell dumpsys meminfo

This team will produce a full report on the state of memory, including:

• 📄 MemTotal - the total amount of RAM.
• 📄 MemFree - Free Memory.
• 📄 Buffers/Cached — memory used for caching.
• 📄 List of all processes with consumption detail.

To analyze a specific application, use:

adb shell dumpsys meminfo <name packet>

For example, to check Google Chrome:

adb shell dumpsys meminfo com.android.chrome

⚠️ Attention: Do not interrupt the execution of commands ADB When they're running, it can cause a system failure, and don't change the memory settings through the system. ADB, unless you are sure of the consequences.

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ADB allows you to get data that is not available through standard MIUI tools, but requires caution – the wrong commands can disrupt the system.

6.How to know if the RAM loading on your Xiaomi is normal

Many users mistakenly believe that free memory is good and tend to close all background processes. In fact, Android (and MIUI in particular) is optimized for running full RAM: the system uses free resources to caching frequently used data, which speeds up the launch of applications.

Normal RAM loading indicators:

Signs of problem loading:

• 🚨 Memory is constantly loaded 90% or higher, even when you’re not running heavy apps.
• 🔄 Applications are spontaneously closed or restarted.
• 🐢 Strong lags when switching between tasks.
• 🔥 Overheating of the device for no apparent reason.

If you experience these symptoms, the causes may be as follows:

• 🦠 Virus or malware (check through Security) → Scanner).
• 🤖 Failure of a system process (e.g., mediaserver or android.system).
• 🎮 Games or applications with memory loss (e.g. Genshin Impact, Facebook).
• 🔄 Unoptimized firmware (relevant for customized firmware) ROM).

7.What to do if RAM is constantly overloaded

If your analysis shows that your memory is full of unnecessary processes, try the following steps:

Quick solutions:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone – this cleans the cache and removes “hang” processes.
• 🗑️ Clear the app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 🚫 Disable AutoRun for Unnecessary Applications in Security → Auto-start.

Deep optimization:

• 🛠️ Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (new firmware fixes memory leaks).
• 🔍 Check for viruses through Security or Malwarebytes.
• 📱 Reset the settings (if the problem is not solved): Settings → Additionally. → Resetting settings.
• 🔧 Reverse to the factory firmware (if you use customized).

On Xiaomi smartphones with 8+GB of RAM (like the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi K60 Ultra), it often helps to enable the RAM Extension feature in the settings. It uses some of the internal memory as virtual RAM, but can shorten the life of the drive.

FAQ: Frequent questions about memory on Xiaomi