Memory management.

[rootbrain]

At what point does Android begin managing (closing inactive) app memory. The memory on my device gets under 20% pretty often, I usually clear it with an app, but if I didn't, at what point does Android take over? Should I just ignore it and let the system handle it?

 

[boomerbsg]

Let the system handle it.. most people are under the impression their still on Windows.. *nix handles memory far more efficient than Windows or Windows users ever can..

 

[Damasterjj]

you don't manage the memory, you can but android can do it without you worrying about it. what I do is restart my phone every couple of days when I am charging it.

 

[Dovahkiin]

My understanding of Android memory management is that the OS will close any processes currently running in order to accommodate any new process that you try to start.
The order of the processes is determined by how long ago you opened it and how frequently you use it.
Basically, there's no need to worry that you've reached your phone's limit and no need to force close the apps yourself.

 

[MrSmith317]

My understanding of Android memory management is that the OS will close any processes currently running in order to accommodate any new process that you try to start.
The order of the processes is determined by how long ago you opened it and how frequently you use it.
Basically, there's no need to worry that you've reached your phone's limit and no need to force close the apps yourself.

That's exactly right and ICS does an even better job of memory management. You can even move apps out of memory(non destructively) on demand.