Android is turning into a cluttered mess
Android is turning into a cluttered mess
While idling my S10e consumes about 3 GB of RAM. High memory usage isn't necessarily bad; it usually helps speed things up, though it doesn't release RAM when needed. The Android OS reports around 1.8 GB for RAM consumption. With multiple apps open, they tend to close and reopen rather than stay active. On my Linux desktop, it's only 1.5 GB even with two Firefox tabs—one for a YouTube video. Smartphones are now hitting 12 GB of RAM, which explains why Android can feel sluggish. Is it possible that your phone is struggling with multitasking (around four apps)? Could it be that Android's memory management isn't quite right? Any tips or advice would be appreciated.
Which applications are involved? Which ones consume RAM? Have you checked thoroughly? Is the slowness real or just your irritation with how your S10e operates? It’s not fair to compare to a Pixel user, as Samsung doesn’t rely heavily on a standard Android ROM. Also, keep in mind that RAM usage is important—it helps boost performance before the phone has to pull data from storage. Saying it’s bad because it prefers RAM isn’t necessarily negative; it depends on how resources are managed and optimized. Comparing RAM usage across different platforms and architectures isn’t a straightforward matchup.
This appears to be a Samsung RAM management problem, possibly related to the device. It could also stem from conflicting apps interfering. Your S9 has 2.5GB idle, 1GB free, and 514MB reserved—no major issues detected, but an app might be causing the behavior.
Notably, I encountered the same RAM management issue on my old Samsung S8. It consistently stayed around 60% usage even when multiple apps like Discord, Gmail, Twitter, and YouTube were active. The performance wasn’t severely impacted, but opening additional applications caused previous ones to refresh and lose their cached state.
Android operates on its own Java virtual machine with memory that differs significantly from standard Linux systems. The RAM displayed in tools like htop isn't the same as what you'd see on a typical desktop Linux environment. The Android VM consistently reserves additional memory for applications, regardless of their current usage.
Linux desktop setup? That came from my Xubuntu install and the task manager confirms it. From what I gathered, Android tends to use more RAM for smoother performance, but it should reduce usage when needed. My phone seems to struggle with that, though—hope updates help things improve. Thanks everyone.
The Samsung SkinOS offers numerous choices within the battery settings of Device Care. It automatically adapts to your habits and applies algorithms accordingly. You can guide it to behave in ways that suit you better. The app section includes a fine-tooth comb for customization, and if needed, you can adjust settings manually. For performance, consider closing services, managing cache, and enabling background sync to boost efficiency. Some applications resist these changes, leading to sluggish operation and minor impact on battery life due to constant background activity.