Enable lollipop multi-users on the G4

[Swizzle82]

Steps to enable multi-user ui-

Some variants of the G4 did not include multi-users out of the box. So to counter that I have put this little guide together for you.

To do this really all you have to do is add these two lines to the buildprop save and reboot.

You might need a build prop editing app or a different root browser. Root explorer is known not to save edits on the G4.

fw.show_multiuserui=1
fw.max_users=5

If you want to have the option in settings you'll need to add the two properties AND flash the attached zip..

The zip below is currently for Tmo only. If you want this option on another variant, I'll need your framework-res and lge-res apks.

 

[tripex2k]

Uhm, I wonder whats wrong, but on my H815 I have the multiuser when I pull down the statusbar and tap on the mu icon on the top right. Works normal like it should on lollipop.

Seems the G4 has this as default and doesn't need any changing. But what I found is, that only 2 users are allowed. Thats something, we need to change when root is here.

MOD EDIT: Dropbox image links don't work.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kqhiuzpfb8n93u2/Screenshot_2015-06-20-10-21-17.png?dl=0

 

[the_scotsman]

Uhm, I wonder whats wrong, but on my H815 I have the multiuser when I pull down the statusbar and tap on the mu icon on the top right. Works normal like it should on lollipop.

Seems the G4 has this as default and doesn't need any changing. But what I found is, that only 2 users are allowed. Thats something, we need to change when root is here.

Yea, I was going to rpely and say that. Also from memory, there's options for it in the Settings. I sent mine back due to screen issues, so I don't have it in front of me.

But OP you don;t need any hacks to get it working. it works out of the box.

 

[Swizzle82]

Yea, I was going to rpely and say that. Also from memory, there's options for it in the Settings. I sent mine back due to screen issues, so I don't have it in front of me.

But OP you don;t need any hacks to get it working. it works out of the box.

For the H811 it does not come enabled.

 

[96cobra]

It's disabled on/by Verizon too.

 

[tripex2k]

Sorry than, seems we have a real interesting story about the G4 so far that every version has its own set of features enabled or disabled. The H815 o2 Germany carrier and some other H815 variants seems to have the MU function enabled by default for 2 users. Wonder if there is a G4 with more than 2 users enabled. And if the carriers can disable it too, well, funny -.-

 

[Swizzle82]

Sorry than, seems we have a real interesting story about the G4 so far that every version has its own set of features enabled or disabled. The H815 o2 Germany carrier and some other H815 variants seems to have the MU function enabled by default for 2 users. Wonder if there is a G4 with more than 2 users enabled. And if the carriers can disable it too, well, funny -.-

Haven't really played with it on the G3 yet(Tmo left it off on LP update too), but it only showed two users as well from what I remember. Even though it says max 5 it might only allow for two on Lg.. I did notice on my Gpad that it has different user settings than on my G3. This might be because Lg's 5.0.1(G3) lollipop is a lot different than their 5.0.2(Gpad) and 5.1.1 (G4)

Edit: On the G3 it lets me set up 5 users..

 

[Swizzle82]

Giving this a bump now that I can confirm it working in my 811!

 

[dmarco]

I'm also on Tmo's G4 and it is disabled. I'm going to root today, when I get off work, to enable it.

Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[YankInDaSouth]

OK, I'm feeling like an idiot! I've edited build prop in the past with Root Explorer but for some reason I can't add these lines! I can delete things/change things but not add anything, what I'm doing wrong?

G4'ed it!

 

[Swizzle82]

OK, I'm feeling like an idiot! I've edited build prop in the past with Root Explorer but for some reason I can't add these lines! I can delete things/change things but not add anything, what I'm doing wrong?

G4'ed it!

You'll need a build prop editor app or another root file manager like solid..

 

[YankInDaSouth]

Any particular place that I need to add those lines? I added them at the end and bootlooped.


G4'ed it!

 

[Swizzle82]

Any particular place that I need to add those lines? I added them at the end and bootlooped.


G4'ed it!

I use build prop tweaker pro to add them. What model are you on?

 

[YankInDaSouth]

T-Mobile... Perhaps I had a typo, who knows. I shall try again

G4'ed it!

 

[Swizzle82]

Updated

 

[user787]

My device (H810PR) came with this enabled out-of-the-box, anyone know how to disable it? Not like the possibility of enable another account on the smartphone. Thanks in advance

 

[Swizzle82]

My device (H810PR) came with this enabled out-of-the-box, anyone know how to disable it? Not like the possibility of enable another account on the smartphone. Thanks in advance

Just don't set it up..

 

[wadamean]

Updated

I have flashed your file, which I am running twrp and h811 variant, yet I still don't get the multiusers to be available in anywhere.

 

[Swizzle82]

I have flashed your file, which I am running twrp and h811 variant, yet I still don't get the multiusers to be available in anywhere.

Did you add the lines in the build prop too?

 

[wadamean]

Did you add the lines in the build prop too?

Yes I have as well but am unaware where exactly to put the two lines on build prop. I just pressed to make a new one and added both lines in the box. The name and the value which should be both?