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User guide
Add user
A user profile creates a separate space on your device for another person to use and customise. For example, the user can
add a Google™ account or download apps, wallpaper, and music without seeing the device owner or other users' account
info, apps, and data.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap
>
Users & accounts
>
Users
>
Add user
.
3. Tap
OK
.
4. Tap
SET UP NOW
.
5. If necessary, to wake up your device, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
6. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Switch users
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
2. Tap user icon
.
3. Do any of the following:
•
tap a user
•
tap a guest
Allow access to guest and user profiles when your
device is locked
Guests and users can access their profiles from the lock screen if you set up your device to allow this feature. This feature
also lets you add a user from the lock screen without having to unlock the screen first.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap
>
Security & Location
>
Lock screen preferences
.
3. If necessary, enter your current password, PIN, or pattern.
4. Turn on
Add users from lock screen
switch.
Allow a user to make calls and send text messages
You can set whether a guest or user can make or receive calls when they use the guest profile or a user profile on your
device. You can also set whether a user can send or receive text messages (SMS).
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap
>
Users & accounts
>
Users
.
Settings
