Multiple User Accounts - Sony F5121 User Manual

Multiple user accounts

Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in
separately to the device and use it. Multiple user accounts work well in situations
where you share the same device with other people or lend your device to
someone to use for a while. The user who sets up the device for the first time
becomes the owner of the device. Only the owner can manage the accounts of
other users. Apart from the owner account, there are two different types of
accounts:
• Regular User: This account type is suitable for someone who regularly uses your
device.
• Guest User: Enable the guest account option for someone who just wants to use
your device temporarily.
Some features are only available to the owner. For example, only the owner can allow
downloads from sources other than Google Play™.
About the Regular User account
By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different
home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to
applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add
up to seven regular user accounts on your device.
To add a regular user account
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Add user.
3 Tap OK. The new account is created.
4 Tap Set up now. The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added
user appears in the top right corner.
5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account for the user.
You can also add a regular user account from the status bar on any screen. Just drag the
status bar fully downwards and tap the user icon, then tap Add user.
To delete a regular user account from your device
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner.
2 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Users.
3 Tap beside the name of the user that you want to delete, then tap
Remove user > DELETE.
About the Guest User account
If someone just wants to use your device temporarily, you can enable a guest
account for this user. In guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed
system with only the pre-installed apps. Once your guest is finished using your
device, you can wipe the session clean so that the next guest can start fresh. The
guest user account is pre-installed and cannot be deleted.
To activate the guest user account
1 Make sure you are logged in as the owner, that is, the user who set up the
device for the first time.
2 Drag the status bar downwards using two fingers and tap
3 Tap Add guest.
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