Frequently Asked Questions

Memory

Q&A related to RAM, memory release and memory usage.

• How can I release the system memory?

• My device shows a high number of page faults. Is there something wrong with it?

• What is the "other" memory?

• Why does System Status release just 35% of memory?

• App crashes during memory release

Process & CPU

Q&A related to process and CPU monitoring and management.

• What is the normal CPU usage?

• Can System Status be used to kill other apps?

• Is it possible to monitor other apps while System Status is in the background (and e.g. log the result into a file)?

Battery & Charging

Q&A related to battery, charging, battery drain etc.

• What's causing the battery drain on my device?

• Does the app show battery charge cycles and health information?

• How does System Status optimize my battery life and is there anything like "trickle charge" offered by other apps?

• Would it be possible to display the estimated charge time?

• Why is the battery level shown in 5% steps only?

• Why does System Status report the battery state as "charging" while my iPad displays "not charging" when my iPad is connected to a PC?

Disk

Q&A related to disk usage and file statistics.

• The devfs partition under Disk Details is full

• Can the app be used to clean the disk?

• Is it possible to see disk usage of pictures, videos, music, etc.?

• Can the disk usage be displayed per application?

Others

Q&A related to other features of the app.

• Why does the app need the location permission to access SSID/BSSID?

• Why do the download/upload statistics reset?

• Is it possible to display Wi-Fi or cellular signal strength together with additional details?

• Can I use System Status for data usage monitoring?

• Can CPU, memory, network activity etc. be monitored per app/process?

• Why can't System Status show running processes, network connections, the system log, or the UDID?

• Will there be a widget?

• How can I configure ad consent settings in the free version?

General

General Q&A such as problems with installation, refunds, support, etc.

• What's the difference between the Free and Pro version?

• How can I contact you?

• Why can't System Status run in the background like Facebook or other apps?

• Where can I find System Status documentation?

• What is the URL scheme of System Status?

• What is your privacy policy and what data do you collect?

• The app failed to download/update from the App Store

• I don't like your app, give me a refund!

• App Store asks me for money even though I purchased the app already

• Will you localize the app into my language?