If the device suffers from instability or excessive app crashes:
| 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) |
Recommendation: Only disable ZRAM if your device has 6GB or more physical RAM and you prioritize raw speed over background app retention. disable zram magisk
This method creates a service script that runs at boot, disabling ZRAM before Android uses it.
Why this works: Magisk executes all service.sh scripts in late_start service mode, after the kernel initializes ZRAM but before Android’s user space swaps to it. If the device suffers from instability or excessive
To revert:
Or, create a simple Magisk module that re-enables it (or just rely on system defaults after removal). | Metric | ZRAM On (4GB device) |
After boot:
su
cat /proc/swaps
# Should show no zram entries
free -h
If you prefer an existing module, some custom ROMs or the MagiskHide Props Config module allow you to add custom boot scripts via system.prop – but direct script method is cleaner.