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Android also manages how apps use RAM. It may cache some things you’ve been using recently, for quicker access if you need them again, but it will erase the cache if it needs the RAM for new activities.

You affect the way apps use internal storage directly and indi- rectly in many ways—for example, by:

Installing or uninstalling apps.

Downloading files in Chrome, Gmail, and other apps.

Creating files (for example, by taking pictures).

Deleting downloaded files or files you created.

Copying files between your device and a computer via USB or

Bluetooth.

You rarely need to manage the way apps use RAM. But you can monitor apps’ RAM usage and stop them if they misbehave.

Use the Apps screen

Settings

The Apps screen allows you to adjust several as- pects of the way your device uses memory. To view these settings, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage.

You’ll see three tabs at the top of the screen, each displaying a list of apps or their components:

Downloaded. Displays apps you’ve downloaded on Google

Play or other sources.

Running. Displays all apps, processes, and services that are

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Contents For AndroidTM mobile technology platform Nexus 7 Guidebook Table of contents Make Search personal Manage accounts Accessibility Get started Turn on & signCharge the battery Why use a Google Account? Jelly Bean tips Home screenGoogle Search NotificationsOther improvements Play & explore Browse Home screensSwipe up for Google Now You’re in control Swipe down for notifications Nexus 7 Guidebook Play & explore Get around Back HomeRecent apps Touch & type To select or activate something, touch itMore, go to Settings Device Display Try Face UnlockDevice Sound Unlock more reliable and secure Make yourself at home Relax with Google PlayUse Google Play widgets Shop on Google Play Access your content Google Play settings Manage DownloadsUse apps Organize your Home screens To add a widget to a Home screenNexus 7 Guidebook Make yourself at home Find People Change sound settingsStart Gmail Manage your CalendarChange the wallpaper Make Search personal About Google NowPersonal Location services About location reporting & historyDefining home & work About Web History & other dataAbout Google Now cards Use Google Now cardsHide sample cards Edit individual card settings Adjust notificationsDismiss cards Turn off Google Now Touch Location settings Control location reporting & historyNot update your location Select DisableGoogle’s location service & GPS support Search & Voice Actions basicsVoice Search & Voice Actions Search by typing Search tips & tricks What you want What to type or say ExamplesUse Voice Actions Voice Actions commands Action commands. For details, see Use Voice Actions on Search settings Now cardsVoice settings Privacy and accounts Tablet searchTings Privacy & accounts Google Privacy SearchOptimize battery life Extend the life of your batteryTune performance Check battery level and usage details Settings Device DisplayOpen Settings Device Battery Optimize data usage Go to Settings Wireless & networks Data usageTo view mobile hotspot settings, touch Menu Mobile hotspots Set data usage warningOptimize memory usage Set auto-syncUse the Apps screen Nexus 7 Guidebook Tune performance Nexus 7 Guidebook Tune performance Enter & edit text Use the keyboardBasic editing Ods, go to Settings Personal Language & input Type text by speakingTings Personal Language & input Connect to Wi-Fi networks Works Wi-FiConnect to networks Turn Wi-Fi on & connect to a Wi-Fi network Add a Wi-Fi networkTouch Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi Forget a Wi-Fi network Configure proxy settings for a Wi-Fi networkSelect Show advanced options Networks Wi-Fi Connect to virtual private networksTings Wireless & networks More VPN Add a VPNConnect to a VPN Control airplane mode & other network settings Edit a VPNDelete a VPN Nexus 7 Guidebook Connect to networks Beam screen content Connect to devicesConnect to Bluetooth devices To beamNetworks More Android Beam Pair your tablet with a Bluetooth device Turn Bluetooth on or offChange your tablet’s Bluetooth name Touch Settings Wireless & networksConnect to a Bluetooth device Configure or unpair a Bluetooth device Connect to keyboards, mice, & other devicesKeyboards MiceOther input devices Wireless & networks More Tethering & portable hotspot To Settings Device Storage Menu USB com- puter connectionConnect to a Windows computer via USB Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB Wireless & networks More Tethering & portable hotspot Add an account Manage accountsAdd or remove accounts AccountsGo to Settings Accounts Add account Remove an accountConfigure sync options Configure auto-sync for all appsAccounts Google Go to Settings Accounts Google Configure Google Account sync settingsGo to Settings Personal Accounts Google Sync a Google account manuallyChange backup & reset options ResetTo add a new account, touch Backup account Add account That the app is using the backup service Go to Settings Personal Security Screen lock Secure your tabletSet screen lock Nexus 7 Guidebook Secure your tablet Settings Device Display Sleep Settings Personal Security Make passwords visibleEncrypt your tablet Touch Settings Personal Security Encryption Encrypt tablet Touch Encrypt tabletTouch Encrypt tablet again Install client & CA certificates Work with certificatesWork with CA certificates Nexus 7 Guidebook Secure your tablet