You just bought the new Pixel 10, and you’re excited about its 12GB of RAM. That’s more than enough memory for a smooth, multitasking experience. But after a while, you notice that your phone isn’t as snappy as you’d expect when juggling a dozen apps. Well, there’s a good reason for it, and a simple fix you can use. There’s a way to unlock the entire 12GB of RAM on your Google Pixel 10 to use it in all tasks.
Why does Google “lock” RAM on your Pixel 10?
A recent finding revealed that not all of your Pixel 10’s memory is available for your favorite apps. If you’re not aware, the vanilla model has 12GB while the Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold boast 16GB of RAM. Well, Google made a “compromise” to boost the performance of its on-device AI features. Basically, the company dedicated a permanent 3.5GB of that RAM to the phone’s Tensor TPU, or the AI processing unit. This means a solid chunk of your RAM is always working in the background. In the case of the base Google Pixel 10, you can only use about 8.5GB for your day-to-day tasks.
8.5GB of RAM is still a decent amount of RAM, but it seems a bit small for heavy multitaskers. Furthermore, Google’s move could be especially annoying for those who don’t constantly use their phone’s on-device AI features. While AI is a key part of the new Pixel phones, there’s more on the horizon. Many are fans of the Google Pixel handsets for their performance and camera quality, for example.
How to unlock your Google Pixel 10’s 12GB RAM to use it in all your apps
Fortunately, Google didn’t lock down the ability to manage this feature (via Wccftech). If you don’t mind your phone’s AI features running a little slower, you can reclaim that 3.5GB of memory for yourself.
Here’s how to do it:
- Go to “Settings” on your phone.
- Tap on “Apps.”
- Select “All apps.”
- In the top-right corner, tap the three-dot menu.
- Choose “Show system.”
- Find and select “AI Core.”
- Disable the service.
That’s it. By following those simple steps, you’ll immediately free up the system memory and give your operating system the full 12GB of RAM. Keep in mind that this will slow down any tasks that rely on the Tensor TPU. But for many users who prioritize running multiple apps, it’s a worthwhile trade.
If you want the best of both worlds—fast AI and tons of memory—you might consider the Pixel 10 Pro models. As previously said, they come with a massive 16GB of RAM, ensuring there’s plenty of memory for everything you want to do.
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