What's more, the Galaxy S6 comes with 3 GB of RAM, which should be more than enough to manage the demands thrown at it. Many of the processes that the RAM manager stops either should be running, or will restart soon anyway.

Less than a minute later, 29 apps awake again (right) 73 percent in use. Processes ended, 68 percent RAM in use (left). In a test I conducted earlier (see the screenshot below), it took less than a minute for the processes I had ended to be back up and running again. The apps deactivated after you tap the Clean All button simply don't stay inactive for long. This feature is said to improve device performance – as the Clean Master app aims to do – but its actual impact is questionable.Īpps have varying impacts on the amount of RAM used, and while some can use a lot, it does not inherently mean they are rogue, out of control or using too much. Android is designed to manage RAM effectively and automatically, and does by default much of what Clean All does manually. Reason number one to not use Clean All for this is that it’s entirely unnecessary.īut the second is that it's wildly ineffective. While Smart Manager could be used as a widget or shortcut to battery and storage settings, you should avoid using the frankly pointless Clean All optimization feature. Why shouldn't I use Smart Manager (Clean All)? The Smart Manager interface (left) with the RAM screen (right). There's a chance you may not have even encountered it before, because certain operators, including AT&T and Verizon, don't let you access it. It's supplied by Cheetah Mobile, creator of the popular 'Android optimization' app Clean Master (boost and applock).

It gives quick access to four pages: battery, storage, RAM and device security, as well as a one-tap performance boost called Clean All, which 'clears the 'RAM status' and 'deletes unnecessary data stored on your device'. Smart Manager is found in the Galaxy S6's (and other post-Lollipop Galaxy devices) app drawer. Smart Manager: the Galaxy S6 app you should never use.

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