How do I add additional user accounts to my Galaxy tablet? | Samsung UK
With multiple user accounts you can share your Galaxy tablet with the whole family, while still having your own seperate apps, wallpaper and settings. Just like a desktop PC, every user can customise the tablet to their own preferences without impacting other users. You can even set up restricted profiles, giving you complete control over the apps the user can access, creating a safe space for children or a workspace free from distractions.
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Please note: the first account that is added to the tablet is the administrator account. Only this account has full control of the device and the account management. Please swap to this account before trying to create or edit user accounts.
How to add another account Click to Expand
1 Open the Settings app
2 Tap Accounts and backup
3 Tap Users
4 Tap Add user or profile
5 Tap User
6 Tap OK to accept the information about adding a user
7 Tap Set up now
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The tablet will switch to the new user account and the default lock screen will appear. After you unlock the device you will be asked to finish setting up the account. This involves registering a Google account and adjusting the settings.
How to switch between accounts Click to Expand
1 Pull down from the top of the screen to access your quick settings
2 Tap the account icon in the upper right corner of the screen
3 Tap the account you wish to change to
Your device will switch users and you will be returned to the the lock screen. Unlock your device to login as your selected user.
How to set up a kid’s account or restricted profile Click to Expand
1 Open the Settings app
2 Tap Accounts and backup
3 Tap Users
4 Tap Add user or profile
5 Tap User (restricted profile)
Please note: your administrator account must have a screen lock enabled to create a restricted profile. If you haven’t created a screen lock, follow the on-screen instructions to set one up
After you have created the account you will be taken to the application and content restriction screen.
6 Tap the switch by Location if you are happy for apps on this account to use your location information
7 Tap the switch next to any app you are happy for this user to access
8 Some apps, such as Assistant will have a settings icon next to them. Tap this icon to adjust the content within the app
9 Once you have finished selecting which apps are allowed, tap the back icon
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10 To go back and adjust the apps which are blocked, tap the Settings icon next to the restricted account
11 Tap on the restricted account to complete the setup process
Your device will switch to the new restricted account and the default lock screen will appear.
How to delete an account Click to Expand
Please note: only the administrator account can delete accounts. Please switch to this account before following these steps
1 Open the Settings app
2 Tap Accounts and backup
3 Tap Users
4 Tap the bin icon next to the account you wish to delete
Please note: if you are looking to delete a restricted profile you will have to tap the settings cog before you can tap the bin icon
5 Tap Delete
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