Google’s RAM count for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 did not change, but to claim its supremacy in the AI race and for its relevant features to open up faster, the company decided to allocate 3GB of RAM to the Tensor TPU. Unfortunately, that meant you would only have 9GB of memory available for the remaining tasks, such as running apps on the Pixel 10, which might not make for a pleasant experience, especially if you wanted the majority of those programs to run in the background. Fortunately, there is a way for you to utilize the entire 12GB RAM with a few simple steps.
Thankfully, Google did not lock the Pixel 10’s ability to disable RAM allocation for the Tensor TPU
Having 12GB of RAM on an Android smartphone gives you plenty of flexibility as it raises the multitasking bar, letting you run a plethora of apps in the background while also having enough memory for taxing programs like games to deliver that fluid experience. With the Pixel 9 from last year, AI operations would only use the device’s RAM when required, and while that meant that there would be more memory available for the operating system, it slowed down the aforementioned tasks, resulting in a sluggish experience.
Naturally, Google had to introduce some kind of compromise with the Pixel 10, but if you do not have an affinity towards these AI tasks, you can outright disable them, keeping that 3GB RAM count to yourself. All you have to do is head over to the Settings menu, then tap on Apps. From there, tap on All apps, and you will see a ‘three-dot’ menu at the top-right corner. Over here, you will notice the Show system, and once you tap on that, you will easily spot AI Core, after which you can select it and disable the service. Those who have trouble going over these instructions can follow the steps below.
Settings > Apps > All apps > Show system > AI Core
As stated above, committing to these steps will free up the system memory, but it will make AI processes slow. Then again, if you think that 12GB of RAM on the Pixel 10 is a little low for your liking, you can always opt for the Pixel 10 Pro, which ships with 16GB RAM, but you will have to raise your budget. Fortunately, Amazon is giving you a $200 gift card for your troubles, but remember to opt for the 256GB storage version since this variant is kitted out with UFS 4.0 technology instead of the slower UFS 3.1 on the 128GB models.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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