RAM (Random Access Recorder) is a must-have part of any smartphone that runs an operating system. RAM powers running processes and, like a computer, stores important data required for various applications to run.
Purpose of RAM
Random access memory (RAM) in both smartphones and computers is buffer and is used by all processes and programs running on the phone. Information is recorded very quickly, and the data is stored for a short amount of time - after turning off the phone or the corresponding command from the user through the smartphone menu interface, the memory is cleared, and all processes are written into it again.
The amount of memory on a smartphone determines the number of processes that the device can handle. The higher the amount of memory, the faster the operation of the device. it does not have to optimize processes and allocate additional space for new programs.
Most modern smartphones are equipped with RAM, the volume of which starts from 256 MB and up. This allows the user to run many applications, including such resource-intensive and demanding, for example, games or office document editors.
In RAM, the order of launch, the priority of execution and the number of simultaneously launched applications are determined. On Android devices, you can view the tasks in progress through the Application - Processes (Current or Running) setting in the phone options menu.
There are alternative programs that allow you to clear the RAM on your device. These programs are usually available in the app store of the device.
Viewing processes on iPhone or other Apple devices requires invoking the multitasking bar (double-clicking on the Home button) and removing running programs on the screen. You cannot directly control processes from the Apple device - there are operating system restrictions on this, and to bypass it you will need a jailbreak.
ROM (ROM)
In addition to RAM, smartphones have ROM (Read Only Memory). Unlike RAM, it does not require power from a smartphone and is indelible. ROM memory is also used by the system to store important data, in particular, the ROM section stores operating system files.
It is worth noting that the ROM section cannot be changed by the user and is available only for the smartphone itself, which protects the device's memory from accidental deletion.
ROM memory is divided into several parts and can be edited when gaining privileged root access, which is initially not available to the owner of the smartphone. To activate it, you may need to flash the device or apply certain patches.
