Disable Zram Magisk -
(compressed RAM swap) on Android using is typically done to reduce CPU overhead and latency, especially on devices with high physical RAM (6GB+) Methods to Disable zRAM via Magisk Swap Torpedo (Recommended)
- Unlocked bootloader (varies by device manufacturer).
- Magisk v24+ installed (systemless root).
- A working terminal emulator (e.g., Termux) or ADB access.
- A file manager with root access (e.g., MiXplorer or Solid Explorer).
Keyboard: instant.
Performance impact: Before and after
| Metric | ZRAM On (4GB device) | ZRAM Off (8GB device) | |-----------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Free RAM after 20 apps | 600MB | 2.1GB | | CPU compression load | 3-8% | 0% | | App launch speed (cold)| Normal | Slightly faster | | Multitasking | More apps kept | Fewer apps (if <6GB) | disable zram magisk
Disable ZRAM if:
Via Terminal (Temporary)
su
swapon /dev/block/zram0
Method 2: Creating a Custom Magisk Script (Manual & Clean)
This method creates a service script that runs at boot, disabling ZRAM before Android uses it. (compressed RAM swap) on Android using is typically
, a compressed RAM-based swap device. While designed to improve multitasking on low-memory devices, many enthusiasts choose to disable it on modern smartphones using Unlocked bootloader (varies by device manufacturer)
- Enable USB Debugging and connect your phone to a PC.
- Open a command prompt/terminal and type:
adb shell su cat /proc/swaps - Result:
