How To Add More Ram To Your Android Device with A Micro Sd Card

How to Add More RAM to Your Android Device with a MicroSD Card

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Your Android device most likely came with 16GB of storage, but it’s the RAM that really affects what you can do with it. Most high-end Android devices ship with 2GB or more of RAM, but some cheaper devices might have only 1GB of RAM or even 512MB in some cases.

Unlike a PC, however, you can’t increase RAM. Or can you?

Why Do You Need More RAM?
The importance of additional RAM cannot be overstated. While more storage space gives you more photos, more MP3s, or more video clips, additional RAM helps the processor to work more quickly, thereby aiding in the playback (or even creation) of such files.

For instance, some playback problems are erroneously blamed on a slow Internet connection, when in truth they could be speeded up with additional RAM, rather than faster wireless.

Various tricks exist to increase usable RAM on your Android device by “cleaning up”. We’ll assume you’ve already tried them, and look here at how you can actually physically increase available RAM.

RAM Swapping on Rooted Devices
If your Android device is rooted you can increase the available RAM thanks to ROEHSOFT RAM Expander (SWAP) ($9.99/£6.99), which is compatible with rooted Android phones and tablets.

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Expensive, but if your device is rooted and you’re interested in this app, you can check compatibility with your device, using this swapfile checking app. Simply install, then run the app to find out if the ROEHSOFT RAM Expander (SWAP) is an app that can give you the results you want.



Click Start RAMEXPANDER Test Here to get the results you need, then select the SD card you’re checking, and Click for result. With the “Congratulations” message displayed, you’re free to proceed and install the RAM Expander app.

Install the RAM Expander
With the message displayed, it’s time to purchase and install ROEHSOFT’s RAM Expander (SWAP) app. Once running, and with root permissions applied, select your language.

You will then see a screen with a slider that can be adjusted depending upon how much RAM you want dedicated to the SWAP partition.



If you’re not sure about this, simply tap Optimal Value for the app to make the decision for you. Before proceeding, ensure that Autorun is enabled (this is a radio button at the top of the display) and when you’re happy tap the Swap Activ button.

With the RAM partition created on your device’s SD card, Android should now run with improved performance. Try out your favorite game, or try opening a bunch of apps all at once.

What Else Is an SD Card Good For?
MicroSD cards don’t only work to increase your RAM, though. For anyone, rooted or unrooted, you can use a microSD card to increase your storage capacity — meaning you can download more apps, more music, and more everything,

On any device that is running out of space, the first step should be to insert a microSD card into the slot if your device has one.



However, don’t just buy any old microSD card — spend a little extra on some storage that is more resilient, which will result in better reliability. Check the rating on box when buying a new microSD card – Class 4 minimum is recommended, but Class 10 is the best.

You can use this storage to install apps and games on, and move apps and games to in order to increase space on the main device storage. Users running Android Lollipop can do this natively by opening Settings > Applications and using the Move to SD Card button on apps where this function is available.

Of course, all this does is increase the available storage on your Android device, much like having a new HDD on your PC. But the SD card can be used as a secondary source of RAM, with the right tool.

Has Performance Improved For You?
If you’ve followed this tutorial from start to finish, you’ve increased your Android device’s storage space and RAM. Well done!

With more RAM available for processing data, you’ll f

Drying Out A Celphone Damaged By Water

Remove The Battery Immediately

No matter what you do, do not turn on your phone; if it is wet it will fry the circuit board and you will have very little hope of recovering the device. Removing the battery immediately will ensure that there is no power source for the mobile phone and can hopefully prevent damage to circuitry. There’s another reason this is important, explained below with step two.

Let The Components Air Dry

Not only will removing the battery reduce the chances of your phone’s circuits experiencing an early demise, it also allows the insides of the phone to air dry and hopefully get any hidden water out from any little nooks and crannies. Most modern phones will only have the battery to remove, but if by chance yours has other pieces that be removed (such as SIM or SD cards), remove them and lay them out.

Use Rice To Absorb The Moisture

Some swear by placing a water logged cell phone in a sealed bag with dry rice where the moisture will be drawn out from the phone and absorbed by the surrounding rice. It’s not a speedy fix: you may need to leave the phone in the rice overnight to give it enough time to absorb moisture. Another desiccant capable of drying out your water damaged phone is silica gel (you’ll usually find them in the pockets of new clothes), however it’s highly unlikely you’ll have enough, if any, stashed away for just such an event.

Try A Bheestie Bag

Water damaged phones are such a common problem that there are products available specifically designed to help dry electronics damaged by water. Products like the Bheestie Bag promise to dry out any electronic device, and aren’t all that cheap. However, in comparison to buying a new mobile phone it could be money very well spent. There are plenty of electronic stores and online retailers that carry Bheestie Bags and similar products.

Use Air To Force Out Water

Ideally you want to remove as much water as possible from inside the phone housing. Get a canister of pressurised air and try to blow internal water out of the phone. Not everyone has a spare can of compressed air just sitting around, so failing that, try sucking water out using a hoover. Either way, get as much water out as fast as you can

Be Patient With The Drying Process

When something is wet, it seems logical that heat would dry it. After all, isn’t this the principle we follow with our clothing, our hair etc? Well, that rule doesn’t apply to electronics so keep the hair dryer away from your mobile. The oven or dryer are not good options either, just in case you were thinking of those alternatives. Heat damages electronics – end of story!

Put It Back Together & Give It A Try!

If you’ve tried any or all of the above tips for drying out your water damaged phone, put the components back together and give it a try. Remember to out the phone’s functions through a range of tests: just because it’s turned on, doesn’t mean it’s fully operational. If your phone still isn’t working to your satisfaction, try the tips below.

Find Replacement Parts

If only parts of the phone have suffered water damage, either your phone provider or an electronics supplier might be able to identify and sell the parts required to get the mobile work again. If your phone is out of warranty then try eBay for parts as there are many broken phones listed for cheap: all you need to do is find one that has the part you require.

Send It To The Manufacturer

If you’ve tried everything else and your phone still just won’t work, send it back to your cell phone provider. They might be able to take a look at it and repair it by replacing parts or working their magic. Assuming that you’re out of warranty, you should expect to foot a fairly hefty bill for their work, but it just might save the cost of a brand new phone.

Buy A New Phone

When all else fails, get a new phone. If you’re on a term contract, try and negotiate with your cell phone provider and see if you might be eligible for a plan renewal discount or another offer, even if they shouldn’t be available to you yet. If you explain the situation, you might have a chance, but don’t count on it!

Dry The Phone With Alcohol

One theory (that you should try as a very last resort) states that instead of air drying, another method is to place the cell phone, with the battery and any removable cards detached, in a container that’s a bit bigger than the device. It should be filled with alcohol (nott the drinking type) to help remove any water that might have found its way into hidden spots on the phone that air drying might not reach. Let’s make this 100% clear: this is a risky option as alcohol is a solvent that could wreak havoc with the adhesives used in the construction of the phone. Only attempt this if you have no other option, have a backup of your data and do not care if the phone is permanently damaged!