Increase RAM (Virtual RAM) on OnePlus Phones: How It Works, How to Enable It, Its Functions, & Its Impact

📱 Adding RAM (Virtual RAM) on OnePlus Phones: How It Works, How to Enable It, Its Functions, and Its Impact

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

OnePlus is known as a brand that prioritizes performance stability and system efficiency through OxygenOS. However, when users enable the RAM Expansion (Extend RAM) feature and see the RAM display change—for example, 16 GB + 4 GB—many immediately assume that the phone’s performance will increase drastically, as if the physical RAM had been upgraded.

In reality, it is not that simple. Extend RAM on OnePlus phones is not a hardware upgrade. This feature works at the system level to help manage memory when physical RAM starts to fill up. As a result, its impact can feel different for each user.

🔍 What Is Extend RAM / Virtual RAM on OnePlus Phones?

Extend RAM on OnePlus phones—called RAM Expansion in OxygenOS—is a memory management feature that uses part of the internal storage as a backup when physical RAM approaches its limit.Some important points to understand:

• Physical RAM does not increase
• Internal storage is used as temporary auxiliary space
• Data from rarely active applications is moved to this area
• The main goal is to maintain system stability, not to increase raw performance

Because Extend RAM works at the system level, the results experienced by users are strongly influenced by:

• Android version
• OxygenOS version
• Built-in RAM capacity
• Storage speed (UFS is more noticeable than eMMC)

This is why Extend RAM on OnePlus phones can feel helpful on one model but less noticeable on another.

📊 OnePlus Flagship Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

📱 OnePlus Flagship Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

Phone Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
OnePlus One	❌ No	Android 6.0
OnePlus 2	❌ No	Android 6.0
OnePlus X	❌ No	Android 6.0
OnePlus 3	❌ No	Android 9
OnePlus 3T	❌ No	Android 9
OnePlus 5	❌ No	Android 10
OnePlus 5T	❌ No	Android 10
OnePlus 6	❌ No	Android 11
OnePlus 6T	❌ No	Android 11
OnePlus 7	⚠️ Yes	Android 12
OnePlus 7 Pro	⚠️ Yes	Android 12
OnePlus 7T	⚠️ Yes	Android 12
OnePlus 7T Pro	⚠️ Yes	Android 12
OnePlus 8	⚠️ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus 8 Pro	⚠️ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus 8T	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus 9	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus 9 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus 9R	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus 9RT	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus 10 Pro	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus 10T	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus 10R / Ace	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus 11	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 11R / Ace 2	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus Open (Fold)	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 12	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 12R / Ace 3	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus 13	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 13R	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 13s	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 15	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus 15R	✅ Yes	Android 16

📊 OnePlus Nord Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

📱 OnePlus Nord Series – Extend RAM (Virtual RAM)

Phone Model	Extend RAM	Operating System
OnePlus Nord (1st Gen)	⚠️ Yes	Android 12
OnePlus Nord N10 5G	❌ No	Android 11
OnePlus Nord N100	❌ No	Android 11
OnePlus Nord CE 5G	✅ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus Nord N200 5G	⚠️ Yes	Android 12
OnePlus Nord 2 5G	✅ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G	✅ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus Nord N20 5G	✅ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus Nord 2T	✅ Yes	Android 14
OnePlus Nord N300 5G	✅ Yes	Android 13
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus Nord 3 5G	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus Nord N30 5G	✅ Yes	Android 14 / 15
OnePlus Nord N30 SE	✅ Yes	Android 14 / 15
OnePlus Nord 4	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus Nord CE 4	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite	✅ Yes	Android 15
OnePlus Nord 5	✅ Yes	Android 16
OnePlus Nord CE 5	✅ Yes	Android 15

⚙️ How to Enable Extend RAM (RAM Expansion) on OnePlus Phones
Menus may vary slightly depending on the OxygenOS version, but the overall flow is generally the same.

🔧 Steps to Enable RAM Expansion on OnePlus Phones

1️⃣ Go to Settings
2️⃣ Select About Device
3️⃣ Select the RAM menu
4️⃣ Enable RAM Expansion
5️⃣ Choose the available additional capacity: 4 GB, 8 GB, or 12 GB
6️⃣ Select Reload / Restart

The phone will restart automatically.

🔁 Checking the Result After Restart
Go to Settings → About Phone
Check the RAM section
Example display: 16 GB + 4 GB

If the additional amount matches the previously selected option, Extend RAM is active.

🟡 Important note:
The amount of RAM that can be added on OnePlus phones varies depending on the model. Not all devices offer the same options.

🧠 Functions of Extend RAM (RAM Expansion) on OnePlus Phones
In practical use, Extend RAM functions to:

• help the system when physical RAM starts to fill up
• keep background applications from closing too quickly
• reduce app reloads when switching
• make multitasking feel more consistent

It should be emphasized that Extend RAM does not increase CPU or GPU power. This feature only helps the system manage memory more flexibly.

🎮 Impact of Extend RAM on Gaming
Many users hope that Extend RAM will make games run more smoothly. The facts that need to be understood are:

• ❌ FPS does not increase
• ❌ It does not automatically make games lighter
• ✅ It helps prevent games from reloading when switching apps

On OnePlus phones with small to mid-range RAM, Extend RAM can help keep games active in the background. However, if the storage is not fast enough, short delays may sometimes occur when returning to the game.

In conclusion, for gaming, Extend RAM serves as a stability safeguard rather than a performance booster.

🎬 Impact of Extend RAM on Video Editing
In video editing activities, Extend RAM can help when:

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

However, there are clear limitations:

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

Editing speed still depends heavily on 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 use such as:

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

Common effects experienced:

• applications close on their own less frequently
• switching between apps feels more consistent
• a more comfortable experience, especially on phones with limited RAM

✅ Advantages of Extend RAM on OnePlus Phones
✔ Helps multitasking stability
✔ Official built-in OxygenOS feature
✔ Does not require additional applications
✔ Can be enabled or disabled at any time

❌ Disadvantages of Extend RAM on OnePlus Phones
✖ Slower than physical RAM
✖ Reduces internal storage space
✖ Not significantly noticeable on all models
✖ Does not increase raw performance

🔚 Conclusion

Extend RAM on OnePlus phones is a memory management feature, not a hardware upgrade. Its function is to maintain system stability when physical RAM starts to fill up, not to make the phone work significantly faster.

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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