Enable multi users

[Swizzle82]

Some if not all variants of the V10 did not include multi-users out of the box like Tmo's didn't. 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 G3, G4, and V10.

fw.show_multiuserui=1
fw.max_users=5

That's it you're all done.

One thing I've noticed about multi-user is unless you're using it a lot, make sure you go through settings on the other user and disable sync, location, etc. Basically anything that could run in the background and kill your battery

Update: Working on Tmo V10 running Marshmallow too!

 

[ubergeek77]

Thanks! I'll definitely be applying this once I get my phone set up.

I see the zip for the G4 has an apk which I'm assuming is what handles the system settings. What needs to be done to the V10 version of that apk to enable the "Users" option in system settings?

 

[Swizzle82]

Thanks! I'll definitely be applying this once I get my phone set up.

I see the zip for the G4 has an apk which I'm assuming is what handles the system settings. What needs to be done to the V10 version of that apk to enable the "Users" option in system settings?

Nothing at all. It works with just the build prop addition..

 

[ubergeek77]

Nothing at all. It works with just the build prop addition..

Great! Thanks for letting me know. Sorry, normally I'd give it a try first before asking, but I don't want to root the phone just yet. I'm waiting for them to unlock it for me, and the T-Mobile Unlocking app freaks out if the phone is rooted.

 

[webfrm]

So not available

I have seen several videos on youtube showing v10s with multiple users enabled on the phones in the video. However I don't know if I missed that step in setting up my phone or that certain carriers (t-mo, verizon, att) aren't enabling this basic android 5.1.1 feature. So can you clarify is it all V10 or just the t-mobile variant.

So is the only solution to root and do all the images? Got it less than 24 hours and very upset there is no guest mode for kids or ability to setup multiple users, so can I root without having to do all the setup again?

 

[bikrame]

So it need rooted phone

 

[Swizzle82]

Update: Working on Tmo Marshmallow too!