[GUIDE]How to enable Multiuser support on Xperia 4.2+ Smartphones

AmniX · Apr 20, 2014

Hello Mates!

Here is a Simple Guide to Enable multiuser support on Xperia 4.2+

Here wo Go.
Requirements:-
Basic knowledge of Reverse engineering (apktool and baksmali)
Notepad++ or any other text editor
Time and mind

Step 1:-
Decompile framework-res.apk

Step 2:-
Now Go to res/values/bools.xml
Here search for

Code:

<bool name="config_enableLockScreenRotation">false</bool>

Step 3:-
Change the boolean value to true
Save xml file

Step 4:-
Now Go to res/values/integers.xml
Here Search For

Code:

<integer name="config_multiuserMaximumUsers">1</integer>

Step 5:-
Chnage the Integer value to 3
Save xml file

Step 6:-
Now go to res\layout-port\keyguard_host_view.xml
Look for this FrameLayout

Code:

        <FrameLayout androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_childType="widgets">
            <include androidprv:layout_gravity="center" androidprv:id="@id/app_widget_container" androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" layout="@layout/keyguard_widget_pager" />
        </FrameLayout>

Add this Line before </FrameLayout>

Code:

<include layout="@layout/amnix_multi_user_selector" />

Now It will look like this

Code:

        <FrameLayout androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_childType="widgets">
            <include androidprv:layout_gravity="center" androidprv:id="@id/app_widget_container" androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" layout="@layout/keyguard_widget_pager" />
            [COLOR="Red"]<include layout="@layout/amnix_multi_user_selector" />[/COLOR]
        </FrameLayout>

Save and close keyguard_host_view.xml

Step 7:-
Now download res.zip from attachments and paste the xml file to res\layout-port\

Step 8:-
Recompile framework-res.apk

Step 9:-
Now Decompile Settings.apk

Step 10:-
Go to res/xml/settings_headers.xml

Step 11:-
Search for this line

Code:

android:fragment="com.android.settings.users.UserSettings"

Step 12:-
Beside this line, you will find a android:id="@id/user_settings header
change the android:id to android:id="@id/amnix"

Step 13:-
Now add this line to res/values/ids.xml

Code:

<item type="id" name="amnix">false</item>

Step 14:-
Recompile back Settings.apk

Step 15:-
Push new compiled settings and framework to system to adb or mannually

Step 16:-

If its work then Press Thanks Here
If it doesn't or you need any help post in same thread

Cheers
Enjoy

-AmniX

tidusfox · Apr 20, 2014

good

:good:

working on Xperia SP

yakupTR · Apr 20, 2014

AmniX said:
Hello Mates!

Here is a Simple Guide to Enable multiuser support on Xperia 4.2+

Here wo Go.
Requirements:-
Basic knowledge of Reverse engineering (apktool and baksmali)
Notepad++ or any other text editor
Time and mind

Step 1:-
Decompile framework-res.apk

Step 2:-
Now Go to res/values/bools.xml
Here search for

Code:

<bool name="config_enableLockScreenRotation">false</bool>

Step 3:-
Change the boolean value to true
Save xml file

Step 4:-
Now Go to res/values/integers.xml
Here Search For

Code:

<integer name="config_multiuserMaximumUsers">1</integer>

Step 5:-
Chnage the Integer value to 3
Save xml file

Step 6:-
Now go to res\layout-port\keyguard_host_view.xml
Look for this FrameLayout

Code:

<FrameLayout androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_childType="widgets"> <include androidprv:layout_gravity="center" androidprv:id="@id/app_widget_container" androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" layout="@layout/keyguard_widget_pager" /> </FrameLayout>

Add this Line before </FrameLayout>

Code:

<include layout="@layout/amnix_multi_user_selector" />

Now It will look like this

Code:

<FrameLayout androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_childType="widgets"> <include androidprv:layout_gravity="center" androidprv:id="@id/app_widget_container" androidprv:layout_width="fill_parent" androidprv:layout_height="fill_parent" layout="@layout/keyguard_widget_pager" /> [COLOR="Red"]<include layout="@layout/amnix_multi_user_selector" />[/COLOR] </FrameLayout>

Save and close keyguard_host_view.xml

Step 7:-
Now download res.zip from attachments and paste the xml file to res\layout-port\

Step 8:-
Recompile framework-res.apk

Step 9:-
Now Decompile Settings.apk

Step 10:-
Go to res/xml/settings_headers.xml

Step 11:-
Search for this line

Code:

android:fragment="com.android.settings.users.UserSettings"

Step 12:-
Beside this line, you will find a android:id="@id/multiuser header
change the android:id to android:id="@id/amnix"

Step 13:-
Now add this line to res/values/ids.xml

Code:

<item type="id" name="amnix">false</item>

Step 14:-
Recompile back Settings.apk

Step 15:-
Push new compiled settings and framework to system to adb or mannually

Step 16:-

If its work then Press Thanks Here
If it doesn't or you need any help post in same thread

Cheers
Enjoy

-AmniX

Pls 4.1.2 port pls pls..

Xperia s2

jatinrungta · Apr 20, 2014

yakupTR said:
Pls 4.1.2 port pls pls..

Xperia s2

Stop quoting the whole op!
Its so annoying

Cant port to 4.1.2, it does not support multiusers!
4.2 has multiusers but hidded in xperia so we can only enable it

Riyal · Apr 20, 2014

Any way of having an option to rename the users?

ansebovi · Apr 20, 2014

hi i cant decompile 4.3 framework of sony

which tool did u use for decompile/..i m using apktool

Deleted member 4529355 · Apr 20, 2014

ansebovi said:
hi i cant decompile 4.3 framework of sony
which tool did u use for decompile/..i m using apktool

Try with this one, It works for me

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2639400

Deleted member 4529355 · Apr 20, 2014

I'm having a little problem here with my settings.apk. There is a phantom Icon below Users. If i click it settings force closes. I've already modified my settings.apk with a few lines that enable smart call handling from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2667184

What can be wrong? This is my framework and my settings.apk MY phone is a C6903 running the 136 build number, deodexed with superuser mod

I made it with Advanced APK Tool and Notepad++ and here is the flashable zip with the framework AND settings: https://www.mediafire.com/?kx58zcqexwnmse5

Oh! and Simple Home app force closes too, installed on system o as a regular app it doesnt work

Thanks.

ansebovi · Apr 21, 2014

@cachanilla86 ty bro its working...
@AmniX bro i found this line in settings/res/xml/settings_header...

<header android:icon="@drawable/ic_settings_multiuser" android:id="@id/user_settings" android:title="@string/user_settings_title" android:fragment="com.android.settings.users.UserSettings" />

but there is no android:id="@id/multiuser" what can i do?
should i add it or am i missing something?

AmniX · Apr 21, 2014

ansebovi said:
@cachanilla86 ty bro its working...

@AmniX bro i found this line in settings/res/xml/settings_header...

<header android:icon="@drawable/ic_settings_multiuser" android:id="@id/user_settings" android:title="@string/user_settings_title" android:fragment="com.android.settings.users.UserSettings" />

but there is no android:id="@id/multiuser" what can i do?
should i add it or am i missing something?

Its Same! Change android:id="@id/user_settings to android:id="@id/amnix

ansebovi · Apr 21, 2014

AmniX said:
Its Same! Change android:id="@id/user_settings to android:id="@id/amnix

ty bro...grt works like charm

:good:
but see my screenshot....the icons block date...anyway to adjust that>?

AmniX · Apr 21, 2014

ansebovi said:
ty bro...grt works like charm :good:
but see my screenshot....the icons block date...anyway to adjust that>?

As multiuser is only for tablets so Mobile UI is not designed for Phones. Rotate your Device While Switching User's For Clear date in Statusbar.

Layout is overlapping it but there is no any other place to place multiuser Chnager on lockscreen.

ansebovi · Apr 21, 2014

AmniX said:
As multiuser is only for tablets so Mobile UI is not designed for Phones. Rotate your Device While Switching User's For Clear date in Statusbar.

Layout is overlapping it but there is no any other place to place multiuser Chnager on lockscreen.

do u know how to reduce size of icons,patternview...maybe that can help...i know where is the layout...\res\layout\keyguard_pattern_view. but i dont know how to edit size

totzkitotz · Apr 21, 2014

Great! :good:

thanks for this Sir :good:
gonna try this..

just a question sir, if Im using a lower DPI in my Z right nwo, is there a possibility that the icons will overlap the time and date in the lockscreen?

thanks btw

devilmaycry2020 · Apr 22, 2014

thanks.this guide missing some code lines, please add these.
i dont why every times i created new user my phone auto reboot.
And i can't choose another user not owner to login

Riyal · Apr 22, 2014

Modified mine

Now it doesn't cover up the widget area of the lockscreen. Also moved the remove widget drop spot from top to bottom so I could still delete the lockscreen widgets

serajr · Apr 22, 2014

Well written mate!! Congrats!!!

alinolaw71 · Apr 24, 2014

devilmaycry2020 said:
thanks.this guide missing some code lines, please add these.
i dont why every times i created new user my phone auto reboot.
And i can't choose another user not owner to login

+1

.

Droidlover123 · Apr 27, 2014

AmniX said:
As multiuser is only for tablets so Mobile UI is not designed for Phones. Rotate your Device While Switching User's For Clear date in Statusbar.

Layout is overlapping it but there is no any other place to place multiuser Chnager on lockscreen.

@AmniX bro nice work...
But i got one problem...I did all steps as u mentioned on my xperia m but when i log into my new account android.process.media force stops and then phone restarts...
Pls help

vijayjeeva · Apr 27, 2014

xposed frameworK

hI,

iTS SO EASY TO ACTIVATE THE MODULE IN XPOSED FRAMEWORK...

PERFECTLY WORKING IN MY XPERIA Z - EXISTENZ ULTRA 7.0.0

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