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One UI 5.0 allows you to completely disable RAM Plus on your Samsung device
With the Galaxy A52s smartphone, Samsung debuted the virtual RAM feature called RAM Plus, which was rolled out to more Galaxy devices with firmware updates. Later on, Samsung introduced the customizable RAM Plus with up to 8GB of virtual RAM choice with the One UI 4.1.
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When enabled, the RAM Plus feature occupies a specific part of the phone’s internal memory in order to boost the apps’ performance on Galaxy devices. However, all Galaxy fans don’t find RAM Plus feature useful, so Samsung has now added an option to disable the virtual RAM.
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In late October, the Korean tech giant started Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update rollout. The changelog of the Samsung One UI 5.0 update mentions more options for RAM Plus, as result, you can now completely disable it in Device care if you don’t need it or don’t want it to use any storage space.
One UI 4.1 RAM Plus
After upgrading your Galaxy phones to the latest Samsung One UI 5.0 version, you will be able to completely disable the RAM Plus feature. To access the RAM Plus functionality, you need to navigate to the device Settings >> Battery and device care >> Memory >> RAM Plus.
‘RAM Plus Disabler’ available in these Samsung devices:
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Flip 4 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 3 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Stable
- Galaxy Z Fold 2 – Beta
- Galaxy Z Flip LTE/5G – Beta
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S22 – Stable
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 – Stable
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20 – Stable
- Galaxy S20 Plus
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Stable
- Galaxy S20 FE – Stable
- Galaxy S10 Lite – Stable
Galaxy Note Series
- Galaxy Note 20 – Stable
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Galaxy Note 10 Lite – Stable
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A52 LTE/5G – Stable
- Galaxy A33 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A53 – Stable
- Galaxy A73 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A72 – Stable
- Galaxy A71 4G – Stable
- Galaxy A51 5G – Stable
- Galaxy A22 5G – Stable
- Galaxy Quantum 2 – Stable
Galaxy M Series
- Galaxy M52 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M32 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M53 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M33 5G – Stable
- Galaxy M42 5G – Stable
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy F62 5G – Stable
- Galaxy F52 5G – Stable
- Galaxy F42 5G – Stable
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8 – Stable
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S7 – Stable
- Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
Galaxy XCover Series
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro – Stable
- Galaxy XCover 5 – Stable
We will update the list as soon as new Galaxy devices receive the One UI 5.0-based RAM Plus disabler feature.
Samsung Android 13 Coverage:
- Samsung Android 13 One UI 5.0 Eligible Devices
- One UI 5.0 Update Progress Report
- One UI 5.0 Beta – Registration Guide
- One UI 5.0 Beta – Rollback Guide
- One UI 5.0 Beta ROM – Download Link
- One UI 5.0 Features and Tweaks
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Samsung shifts strategy to combat Chinese DRAM surge
Samsung restructures DRAM (memory) business to tackle intensifying Chinese memory chip surge. The company is reportedly revisiting its strategy amid growing competition from Chinese memory chipmakers and contract manufacturers.
Chosun reports that Samsung facing significant competition in the DRAM business. Chinese vendors aggressively enter the areas that are unaffected by the US sanctions. The company had to rethink its strategy to combat the Chinese surge surge.
Samsung’s DS Division head is tackling these challenges. The division is preparing for a potential workforce and organizational restructuring by the year-end. DS Division could scale back production of legacy DRAM and 8-inch foundry segment.
It’s worth noting that Chinese chip makers eyeing gains in areas such as legacy chips used in automobiles, aircraft, home appliances, and consumer electronics. The Q3 performance had taken a hit from weaker-than-expected memory chip demand.
Apart from this, Samsung Foundry is also adjusting course by reassigning workers from the 8-inch foundry line at its production facility in Giheung, Gyeonggi, where utilization rates have also been significantly lowered.
At the recent earnings call, Samsung acknowledged its profitability has taken a hit due to the influx of Chinese DRAM. South Korea’s SK Hynix has also indirectly mentioned the pressures posed by increased Chinese DRAM supply.
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AI Forum 2024: Samsung explores future AI innovation with global experts
At AI Forum 2024, Samsung discussed the future of AI with global experts. The company held this year’s AI Forum on November 4 and 5. The event was graced by the presence of world-renowned AI scholars and Computer Engineering experts.
Speakers:
- Professor Yoshua Bengio from the University of Montreal in Canada
- Yann LeCun, Meta’s Chief AI Scientist and Professor at New York University in the US
- Ian Horrocks, Professor at Oxford University in the UK
[Nov. 4] Sustainable Innovation with AI and Semiconductors
On November 4, Samsung’s AI Forum focused on “Sustainable Innovation with AI and Semiconductors.” Experts, including Prof. Bengio and LeCun, highlighted AI safety, LLM limitations, and advancements in semiconductor tech.
[Nov. 5] Device AI for Our Daily Lives
On the second day of Samsung’s AI Forum, AI scholars and experts discussed “Device AI for Our Daily Lives.” Key topics included knowledge graphs, AI for science, and techniques to improve large language models efficiently.
AI is changing our lives at a remarkable speed. There’s a need to responsibly use artificial intelligence as it becomes more powerful. Samsung reiterated its commitment to build a more efficient and sustainable AI ecosystem.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 matches iPhone 16, trails Pixel 9 in key feature
Samsung Galaxy S25 may disappoint you in terms of RAM configuration. The company is allegedly considering an awful downgrade for the next vanilla flagship. A wild rumor indicates 8GB RAM on the base variant, which will be terrible in 2025.
According to Jukanlosreve, Samsung may introduce the Galaxy S25 with 8GB RAM. The Plus and Ultra models could get 12GB RAM, while the Ultra gets 16GB in 1TB of storage. The decision is seemingly under consideration due to the low DRAM yield.
If Galaxy S25 comes with 8GB RAM, it would match the iPhone 16 but lag behind the Pixel 9. Notably, Apple Intelligence requires 8GB of RAM, settling a long-due RAM upgrade on base iPhone models this year.
Google also boosted RAM configuration, given the increased load of AI processing. While the rumor hints at 8GB RAM in the standard Galaxy S25, things may change as the leaker himself is unsure of the RAM-related input.
Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 feature 8GB RAM. Samsung brought up to 12GB RAM on select mid-range models. 12GB RAM as standard is a long-standing demand of Samsung’s smartphone users.
The next-gen flagships will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and Gemini Nano AI models. The chipset can be optimized to perform well on 8GB RAM. However, Gemini Nano may not be able to deliver maximum performance without enough RAM.
Virtual RAM is just a gimmick. It has nothing to do with the phone’s performance or functional smoothness. The feature description itself reveals that apps will make use of virtual RAM to perform better for a reliable multitasking experience.
Samsung may change its plans regarding the RAM on the flagship model. Larger RAM is a requirement nowadays and the company must stay ahead of its key rivals, which are either matching or having an edge in key areas.