How to Clear your iPhone RAM in 5 Seconds — or Less
Simple tips that actually work
The iOS is such standalone that it doesn’t need any third-party app for RAM management. An iPhone always stays shiny clean (inside) every time its user picks it up.
However, no judgement if you use a third-party app for the job. They’re always available in the AppStore, which actually work.
But I, as a minimalist, always try to eke the available resources for all my iOS jobs. This way, I stumbled upon three easy, app-less ways to clean up my iPhone RAM instantly.
#3. Restart your iPhone the non-ordinary way

- Press and release
Volume upbutton, - press and release
Volume downbutton. - Now, press and hold
Side button.
Keep holding it even after you see slide to power off prompt. Your iPhone will now turn off. Let it automatically restart.
This frees you ample RAM. However, it’s a slow process.
#2. Use AssistiveTouch
If you use an iPhone with Touch ID, skip the first step below.
- Enable AssistiveTouch by going to
Settings ⚙️ < Accessibility 🚹 < Touch 👆 < AssistiveTouch. - Press and release
Volume upbutton, - press and release
Volume downbutton. - Now, press and hold
Side buttonuntil you seeslide to power off.
DON’T SLIDE TO POWER OFF.
- Now, tap on the AssistiveTouch button (Or Home button if your iPhone uses Touch ID).
- Tap and hold
Homeuntil you come back to your Home Screen.
That’s it.
A bit faster process to clear RAM — right?
#1. The Camera app is for the rescue
This tip surprised me. All thanks to this iReviews YouTube video.
- Open the Camera app, wait for a moment.
- Now close it, completely.
Your RAM is cleared! Surprising, right? How could simply opening and closing the Camera app clear RAM?
No one knows. But,
Proof this tip works


You can also verify the fidelity of the first two tips (#3, #2) using any RAM status app. I use Usage Widgets.
Conclusion
Who under the sun would expect using such simple tips could massively clear their iPhone’s RAM? I’m sure this wouldn’t be the last amazing hidden feature iOS has. Do you too?
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