Since the deployment of HyperOS 1.0.8 on the Xiaomi 13, several users have noticed a significant change in RAM management. Specifically, the update has led to the removal of direct access to certain RAM settings, which limits the user’s ability to finely adjust the memory allocated to applications or certain system processes.
This change raises questions among performance enthusiasts and advanced users who closely monitor their device’s resources, as RAM plays a central role in multitasking fluidity, keeping applications running in the background, and the overall responsiveness of the system.
When does your RAM setting disappear after the update?
Before HyperOS 1.0.8, some Xiaomi 13 users could access advanced system settings to adjust RAM management, for example by changing the amount of RAM reserved for persistent applications or disabling certain aggressive optimizations to prioritize raw performance.
After installing version 1.0.8, these options seem to have been removed or hidden in the interface. This means that the settings that allowed fine-tuning of memory are no longer available for some users.
For those who were used to manually calibrating RAM usage for specific needs—demanding games, intensive multitasking, or professional applications—this lack of direct control is immediately noticeable.
How does this change feel in use?
Without access to these adjustments, some users report a feeling of less responsive multitasking or more frequent closing of background applications. Where previously some apps could remain active longer, the system may now close them more quickly to free up memory, giving the impression of less stability when multiple applications are open simultaneously.
Tests conducted by enthusiasts show that, in scenarios involving 6 to 8 active applications, returning to the screen of a previously used application may sometimes require a complete restart, rather than a simple instant reopening. This behavior was less frequent before the removal of precise RAM control.
What community data confirms this behavior?
On several forums dedicated to Xiaomi smartphones and HyperOS systems, an informal survey of Xiaomi 13 users indicates that:
- 38% noticed less responsive multitasking,
- 27% reported less stable background applications,
- 35% did not notice any significant difference.
These proportions, although unofficial, show that the impact varies according to each person’s usage and habits. Intensive users, who simultaneously use many applications or resource-intensive games, seem to be the most affected by this change.
Why might this setting have been removed?
Xiaomi has not issued an explicit statement on the removal of this setting. However, several hypotheses are circulating in the technical community:
- a cleaning of the system interface to simplify the settings offered to the general public,
- a standardization of memory management by HyperOS to avoid configurations that could harm stability or battery life,
- a prioritization of security and system processes at the expense of personalized settings.
When a manufacturer removes precise control of this type, it may indicate a desire to reduce risks associated with “non-standard” configurations or to ensure that the system manages RAM optimally according to its own algorithms, without manual intervention.
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Does this mean a drop in performance?
The answer is not systematic. For a large number of users performing standard tasks—web browsing, messaging, social networks, multimedia playback—the removal of this setting has no noticeable effect. These uses do not fully utilize RAM, and HyperOS continues to automatically manage allocation based on needs.
However, for those who use resource-intensive applications or frequently switch between many open apps simultaneously, the absence of the setting may result in an impression of more frequent reloads or less persistence in the background.