Android Q: Emptying the working memory - does it make sense?

If you repeatedly encounter problems when using certain apps under Android Q, it can help to empty the working memory of the device. In this article, you will learn how to proceed correctly and what alternatives there are for emptying the working memory.

Android Q: How to empty the working memory manually

Normally, it is not necessary to empty the working memory on Android devices, as the operating system automatically takes care of RAM management. However, if you still want to empty the RAM manually, for example because the device works slowly or an app constantly crashes, this is possible with the following steps.

1. First, tap the gear icon to open the settings of your Android Q device.
2. In the settings, then navigate to "Apps" or "Applications" to get an overview of all apps installed on the device.
3. To check the memory of a specific app and empty it if necessary, please tap on the name of the app and select the entry "Memory".
4. You will now be shown the average memory usage of the app and you can restrict its memory usage by tapping on "Force Stop".

How to uninstall unused apps on Android Q

If your Android Q device is very slow, it is more likely due to incorrect memory management than full RAM. Therefore, it is important that you regularly check which apps require particularly large amounts of memory Uninstall them if necessary. You can get an overview of which resources the installed apps consume in the application manager. Here you can also uninstall an app to free up memory and make the device faster again.