How to Increase RAM on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, & Black Shark Phones: How It Works, How to Enable It, & Its Functions

📱 Add RAM on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark Phones: How It Works, How to Enable It, Its Functions, and Its Impact on Usage

🟢 Introduction: Why Extend RAM on Xiaomi Phones Is Often Misunderstood

On many Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phones, users often notice that the RAM value appears to “increase” after enabling the Memory Extension (Extend RAM) feature. Many immediately assume that phone performance will drastically improve, as if the physical RAM has truly been upgraded.

In reality, it is not that simple. Extend RAM is not a replacement for physical RAM, nor is it a magic feature that instantly makes the phone faster. On the other hand, some users do feel that this feature is helpful, especially during multitasking. These differences in experience are what make Extend RAM on Xiaomi phones often confusing.

🔍 What Is Extend RAM on Xiaomi Phones?

Extend RAM on Xiaomi phones—often referred to as Memory Extension in MIUI and HyperOS—is a system feature that uses part of the internal storage as auxiliary space when physical RAM starts to fill up.
Important points that need to be understood from the beginning:

• Physical RAM does not change
• Internal storage is used as temporary additional memory
• The system moves rarely active app data to this area
• The main goal is to maintain stability, not to increase raw performance

Because Extend RAM works at the system level, its effect is strongly influenced by:

• Android version
• MIUI or HyperOS version
• Original RAM capacity of the device
• Storage speed (eMMC or UFS)

This is why Extend RAM feels different from one Xiaomi phone to another, even though they all have the same feature.

📊 Tabel Mi Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

ALL Mi Models (Supported & Not Supported for RAM Expansion)

📊 Mi Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM) (Click to expand / collapse)

Mi Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
Mi 1 / 1S	❌ No	Android 2.3–4.0 (MIUI)
Mi 2 / 2S / 2A	❌ No	Android 4.1
Mi 3	❌ No	Android 4.3
Mi 4 / 4i / 4c	❌ No	Android 5.0–5.1
Mi 5 / 5s / 5s Plus	❌ No	Android 6.0
Mi 6	❌ No	Android 7.1/9
Mi 8 / 8 SE / 8 EE	❌ No	Android 8.1
Mi 9 / 9 SE	✅ Yes	Android 9/10/11
Mi 10 / Pro / Ultra	✅ Yes	Android 10/12/13
Mi 11	✅ Yes	Android 11/14
Mi 11 Pro / Ultra	✅ Yes	Android 11/14
Xiaomi 12 / 12 Pro / 12X	✅ Yes	Android 12/14/15
Xiaomi 12S / Pro / Ultra	✅ Yes	Android 15
Xiaomi 13 / Pro / Ultra	✅ Yes	Android 14
Xiaomi 14 / Pro / Ultra	✅ Yes	Android 14
Xiaomi 15 / Pro / Ultra	✅ Yes	Android 15

📊 Tabel Redmi Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

ALL Redmi Series Model (Supported & Not Supported for RAM Expansion)

📊 Redmi Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM) (Click to expand / collapse)

Redmi Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
Redmi 1 / 1S	❌ No	Android 4.2–4.3
Redmi 2 / 2A	❌ No	Android 4.4
Redmi 3 / 3S / Prime	❌ No	Android 5–6
Redmi 4 / 4A / 4X	❌ No	Android 6
Redmi 5 / 5 Plus	❌ No	Android 7
Redmi Note 4 / 4X	❌ No	Android 6
Redmi Note 5 / Pro	❌ No	Android 7–8
Redmi Note 7 / Pro	❌ No	Android 9/10
Redmi Note 8 / Pro	✅ Yes	Android 9/10/11/13
Redmi Note 9 Series	✅ Yes	Android 10/12
Redmi Note 10 Series	✅ Yes	Android 11/13
Redmi Note 11 Series	✅ Yes	Android 11/12/13
Redmi Note 12 Series	✅ Yes	Android 12/13
Redmi Note 13 Series	✅ Yes	Android 14
Redmi Note 14 / 15 Series	✅ Yes	Android 14/15/16

📊 Tabel POCO Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

ALL POCO Series Models (Supported & Not Supported for RAM Expansion)

📊 POCO Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM) (Click to expand / collapse)

POCO Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
POCOPHONE F1	❌ No	Android 8.1/10
POCO F2 Pro	❌ No	Android 10/12
POCO F3	✅ Yes	Android 11/13
POCO F4 / GT	✅ Yes	Android 12
POCO F5 / Pro	✅ Yes	Android 13
POCO F6 / Pro	✅ Yes	Android 14
POCO F7 / F8	✅ Yes	Android 15–16
POCO X2	❌ No	Android 10
POCO X3/Pro	✅ Yes	Android 11/12/13
POCO X4 / X4 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 11/13
POCO X5 / X6 Series	✅ Yes	Android 12–14
POCO M3 / M4	✅ Yes	Android 10/11/12/13/14
POCO M5 / M6	✅ Yes	Android 12–14
POCO C Series	✅ Yes	Android  10/11/12/13/14

📊 Tabel Mi MIX / Fold / Flip – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

ALL Mi MIX / Fold / Flip Series Model (Supported & Not Supported for RAM Expansion)

📊 Mi MIX / Fold / Flip – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

Mi MIX Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
Mi MIX / MIX 2 / MIX 2S	❌ No	Android 6–8
Mi MIX 3	❌ No	Android 9
Mi MIX Fold	✅ Yes	Android 10/13
Mi MIX Fold 2	✅ Yes	Android 12
Mi MIX Fold 3 / 4 / 5	✅ Yes	Android 13–15
Mi MIX Flip	✅ Yes	Android 14

📊 Tabel Black Shark Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

ALL Black Shark Series Model (Supported & Not Supported for RAM Expansion)

📊 Black Shark Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

Black Shark Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
Black Shark 1 / 2 / 2 Pro	❌ No	Android 8–9
Black Shark 3 / 3 Pro	❌ No	Android 10
Black Shark 4 / 4 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 11
Black Shark 5 / 5 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 12

⚙️ How to Enable Extend RAM (RAM Expansion) on Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO Phones

Extend RAM settings on Xiaomi phones are not always identical on every model, but the general process is as follows.

🔧 General Steps to Enable RAM Expansion
1️⃣ Open Settings
2️⃣ Select Additional Settings
3️⃣ Enter the Memory Extension menu
4️⃣ Choose the available additional capacity, such as 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, or 12 GB
5️⃣ Select Reboot Device

After that, the phone will restart automatically.

🔁 Checking the Result After Restart

• Go to Settings → About Phone
• Open Detailed Info and Specifications
• Check the RAM section
• Example display: RAM 12 GB + 8 GB

If the additional number matches the previously selected option, it means Extend RAM has been activated.

🟡 Important note:
RAM Expansion settings on Xiaomi phones can vary depending on MIUI, HyperOS, and the device model. Not all models offer the same capacity options.

🧠 Functions of Extend RAM (RAM Expansion)
Practically, Extend RAM functions to:

• help the system when physical RAM starts to fill up
• delay the closure of background applications
• reduce app reloads when switching between apps
• keep multitasking feeling more stable

What needs to be emphasized: Extend RAM does not increase CPU or GPU power. It only helps the system manage memory more flexibly.

🎮 Impact of Extend RAM on Gaming
Many users expect Extend RAM to make games run more smoothly. The real facts are:

• ❌ FPS does not increase
• ❌ It does not make games “lighter”
• ✅ It helps games avoid frequent reloads when switching apps

On phones with small RAM (4–6 GB), Extend RAM can help games stay open in the background. However, if the storage is slow, side effects such as small delays when returning to the game may occur.

In conclusion, for gaming, Extend RAM plays a role more as a stability guard rather than a performance booster.

🎬 Impact of Extend RAM on Video Editing
In video editing activities, Extend RAM is useful when:

• large timelines cause RAM to fill up quickly
• users switch apps without the editor immediately closing

However, there are limitations:

• ❌ It does not speed up the rendering process
• ❌ It does not improve output video quality

Editing speed is still determined by the CPU, GPU, thermal management, and storage speed.

📱 Impact of Extend RAM on Daily Use
The benefits of Extend RAM are most noticeable in daily usage such as:

• social media with many tabs
• chatting while using the camera
• marketplace apps and browsers
• light to medium multitasking

Common effects experienced by users:

• apps close less frequently on their own
• app switching feels more consistent
• a more comfortable experience on phones with small RAM

✅ Advantages of Extend RAM on Xiaomi Phones
✔ Helps multitasking stability
✔ Useful for phones with limited RAM
✔ Does not require additional apps
✔ Can be enabled or disabled at any time
✔ Official built-in feature of MIUI / HyperOS

❌ Disadvantages of Extend RAM on Xiaomi Phones
✖ Slower than physical RAM
✖ Reduces internal storage space
✖ Not effective on all models
✖ Does not increase raw performance
✖ Highly dependent on storage speed

🔚 Conclusion

Extend RAM on Xiaomi phones is a memory management feature, not an instant trick to make phones faster. Its main function is to keep the system stable when physical RAM starts to fill up.

For gaming, Extend RAM helps prevent reloads rather than increasing FPS. For editing and daily use, this feature can make the experience more consistent—especially on phones with limited RAM and sufficiently fast storage.

If understood correctly, Extend RAM is a useful supporting tool, not a gimmick, and not a replacement for a hardware upgrade.

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