How to Add User Accounts to Android
If you have kids you’ll be used to them wanting to borrow your phone or tablet to play games or listen to music, but perhaps you don’t really want them near your own apps and data where they might break something. Adding user accounts to Android is a great way to keep other users of your device out of your business, and can also make it easier to applyparental controls.
To add a user account to your Google phone or tablet that person will need their own Google account, which is now possible even for kids withFamily Link. (If it’syour own Google account you wantto add to the device you would be better off adding it to your own account.)
Do note that any users added to your phone will be able to accept updated app permissions, so only share your device with people you trust. On the other hand, since you have the Admin account you’ll be able to uninstall apps and remove storage space on user accounts.
Here’s how to get started with Android user accounts:
To switch back to the main user account fully expand the notification bar, click on the profile icon and select Owner.
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Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
