Do you ever feel like your iPhone 17 Pro is slowing down, even though it’s supposed to be one of the fastest phones in the world? Apps might take longer to open, or maybe the whole device feels a bit sluggish. It doesn’t mean your iPhone is broken or needs a reset, as most of the time, the RAM is simply cluttered, and clearing it can give your phone that fresh, out-of-the-box speed again.
How to clear RAM on iPhone 17 Pro with a quick method to instantly boost speed and performance
The RAM is like your iPhone’s short-term memory, and the more apps you have running, the more your phone has to juggle and switch between operations. While the device can handle so much at a time, eventually it slows down everything just to give itself some headspace to operate. By clearing the RAM, all you’re doing is giving your phone an open slate to start over. The best part is that it only takes a minute to do so, and you do not require any third-party app.
Apple does not give you a direct method to clear the RAM on your new iPhone 17 Pro, and iOS 26 also doesn’t have a dedicated toggle for it. However, there is a workaround that you can follow to clear the RAM on your device. Be sure to follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Step 1: The first thing that you have to do is enable AssistiveTouch. To do this, simply:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and toggle it on.
- You will see a floating button on the screen that you can drag around.
Step 2: Now, initiate the Power Off screen.
- Press and hold the Side Button and either Volume Up or Volume Down button until the “Slide to Power Off” option shows up.
- But don’t actually power off your iPhone.
Step 3: Use AssistiveTouch to clear RAM on your iPhone 17 Pro.
- Tap the floating AssistiveTouch button.
- Tap and hold the Home button until your screen flashes or takes you back to the Lock Screen.
This is all there is to it, folks. When that happens, it means that your RAM has been cleared, and if you go back to the Home Screen and open an app, you will see that it reloads again, which is exactly what you want. It shows that your iPhone 17 Pro performance has improved, as unnecessary trash has been cleared.
Clearing RAM on your iPhone 17 Pro once in a while can keep your device feeling snappy, especially if you don’t have a habit of closing the apps from the App Switcher. You can also create a Siri Shortcut that automates the entire process so you don’t have to repeat the steps every time to clear the RAM. If you don’t want to, you can always come back here and repeat the process.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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