Reducing memory usage

aish_varya · August 2nd, 2011, 02:39 AM

Hi,

Since Ace comes with a very low RAM ( 278 mb ) and every app uses around 5-12 mb of ram, I am running high on memory usage and will welcome any suggestion to reduce memory usage

I don't use any unnecessary programs, all i have is this

1. Go launcher Ex 10 mb ram
2. Go contacts 8 mb ram
3. Go sms pro 8.5 mb ram
4. whatsapp 8.2 mb ram
5. Google services 12mb ram
6. Google map 3.7 + 4.1 mb ram
7. Samsung keypad 12 mb ram
8. software update 3.6 mb ram

other some minor services as well

1. Why is google maps running in background when i dont open it ?
2. Can you suggest any other light weight launcher and call log app ?

Thanks for replies...

aish_varya · August 3rd, 2011, 05:04 AM

80 views no replies :O
pros i need ur help....

Chrisff60 · August 3rd, 2011, 12:50 PM

IMO, you really don't need 'GO' and their apps, 'cause as you said yourself, Ace doesn't have that much memory to start with. Adding up, that's about 35mb memory that you are using, that you can free up. If you can live with the phone apps, as I do, you'll find it works just fine. Regarding Maps, I think it might be your phone or permissions or something, because Google Maps isn't permanently on in mine. I agree that we can do with a better launcher and call logs, but hey, we're stuck with what we can get till we get something better. Maybe Gingerbread will solve the memory handling problem.

PS. I'm searching for apps, too.

aish_varya · August 5th, 2011, 01:39 AM

sad news buddy..... im using gingerbread only.... memory handling is better but still sucks... games still lag.... only battery life has improved (and improved alot)

aceuserr · August 8th, 2011, 04:09 PM

hi aish_varya this might not be what your looking for but there is a sort of hack that allows you to install most apps to the sd card. when i say most i mean those that just wont and those that wont work if you do, like facebook wont work if installed on the sd card. ive done it and it helped me a great deal although for the phone to be able to open them swiftly they still store a cache on the internal memory which will still eat up your 278 mb. i hope this helps.

Bayint Naung · November 4th, 2011, 01:24 PM

The best is not to use those custom launcher, contact, ..
They usually take more RAM memory.
Keep your no# of home screen to minimal.
No unnecessary widgets or background services(news, weather ,...)
If you wish, use custom ROM and comcache(compressed cache). faster file system, etc.
or root and use app like swapper to enable swapping.
Keep your internal storage free.
Speed up your Android: free up internal phone storage
Frequently clear apps cache(especially browser & android market takes much cache).
There are apps that can 1 click clear cache.

Terminated · November 21st, 2011, 11:27 AM

Hi there...
I know its very frustrating to see running "Maps" even if u stop it it starts again... I think i kn ow asolution.... Just go to settings the "Battery Usage Tab"and Force stop from there then maps doesnt start again... I hope this helps
:-)

PJ147 · November 22nd, 2011, 04:38 PM

Android manages memory effectievly so it will free up enough ram for itself. Unused ram is pointless! The main issue for lag on games is the cpu/gpu combo.

Flaviu · January 24th, 2012, 04:19 PM

Go to applications and all applications. Search for google maps and force close. Use Task Manager and clear ram memory once a day or two. I do that and i always use like 140-170 RAM out of 278 and i have more than 20 applications.

Andima · January 25th, 2012, 01:39 AM

My Xperia mini phone Google map and other unwanted apps ( pre loaded games) run every restart. If i force to close them not work. Google should fix this issue.