[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Memory

background memory

RAM reserved for apps that are paused but kept ready to resume quickly.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Background memory holds paused apps in RAM so they reopen instantly rather than reloading. When RAM runs short, the system evicts them.

See RAM usage.

Where background memory Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is background memory?

RAM reserved for apps that are paused but kept ready to resume quickly.

What terms are related to background memory?

Related Memory terms include memory leak, RAM usage.

Related Technical Terms

memory leak
A software bug where an app fails to release memory, slowly consuming RAM. Memory
RAM usage
How much memory is currently in use versus available. Memory
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