Nexus S RAM question

[6tr6tr]

The specs all say that the Nexus S has 512 MB RAM, but when I go to "Manage Apps"->"Running" at the bottom it says:

RAM
136MB used
175MB free

Does it just not list the amount that the OS is using? Is there an app that will show that and what OS programs are using RAM?

 

[tyrelian]

Good question

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[amporter]

Just checked my Nexus S

217MB Used
791MB Free

 

[mkhall]

I'd wondered that, too. Mine says 143 used, 113 free, but the numbers wiggle around a bit.

 

[gabbott]

Don't quote me on this, but I believe the systempanel app should give a total breakdown of RAM usage.

 

[scoobdude]

Just checked my Nexus S

217MB Used
791MB Free

RAM not ROM

 

[amporter]

opps lol mine says 222MB used 80MB Free

 

[BlackHawkA4]

149/169. Sometimes I'm around 12X/18x. Google voice fluxes ram usage between 15-51mb depending on your setup and what it's doing. On Average without integration with Sprint Google voice will use about 30mb. Then with integration it usually stays around 51 and never dips under 30. Where without it'll go down to 15 at some times.

 

[chud]

I know the answer.

 

[BlackHawkA4]

I know the answer.

Wait. What's the answer? I wonder around these forums when I'm bored and just post too much irrelevant information to keep myself busy, L O L!

 

[kevlars9]

Part of the ram is dedicated to the gpu on this phone. That is why it shows less than 512 MB

 

[BlackHawkA4]

Part of the ram is dedicated to the gpu on this phone. That is why it shows less than 512 MB

I was just posting what seemed to be "the answer" as everyone just said what they saw. Instead of answering the question. Good work.

 

[6tr6tr]

Part of the ram is dedicated to the gpu on this phone. That is why it shows less than 512 MB

Thanks!

I wish the UI would indicate that.