Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch) - Add a User Account

Here's how to add a user profile so multiple people can use your Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch).

If you'd like to set up additional user accounts, which allows others to use your device with personalized settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more, follow these step-by-step instructions.

From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.

Navigate:

Settings

Accounts and backup

Users

From the Users and profiles section, tap

Add user or profile

Users can only be added by the Owner account (the first account used to access the device).

Do one of the following:

To add a full access user account:

This account type allows users to access their own apps and content.

Tap

User

Tap

to confirm.

Tap

Set up now

If you choose 'Not now' the setup process will automatically begin the first time you sign in to the user account.

If applicable, set up your device.

To add a restricted access user account:

This account type allows users limited access to apps and content.

Tap

User (restricted profile)

If prompted, tap

SET UP SCREEN LOCK

If applicable, follow these instructions to set up screen lock prior to continuing with the next step.

From the Application / content restrictions section, configure the restrictions as desired then tap the

Back icon

to return to the Users screen.

Turn on

to allow access to an app or turn off Switch off

to restrict access.

Edit / Remove a User Account

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.4 inch) - Add a User Account