What Is Multi-User Mode on OPPO Phone
Safeguard your privacy when lending your OPPO device to someone else by using the Multi-User mode. This mode offers a simple way to separate your work and personal life while maintaining the confidentiality of your phone. You have the option to create and configure five user accounts (the Owner, 3 Sub-users, and a Guest). Learn more about it below.
Note: The availability of Multi-user mode depends on the phone model and ColorOS version. Lightweight OS systems default to turning off multi-user functionality. Check your phone's ColorOS version and phone model in [Settings] > [About Phone] / [About Device].
Functions of the Multi-User Mode
Multi-user mode allows you to create multiple user profiles on one device. You can create and set up five user accounts (which include the Owner, 3 Sub-users, and a Guest).
Each account has an independent password, and apps and app data from different accounts are kept separate to maintain everyone's privacy.
Each account can use the same or a different Google account to set up the device and access Google apps and services.
Multiple users can log in to the same application, and the user's account data is independent and does not interfere with each other. This means users using the same app cannot view or change other users' app data.
Any of the users can update applications used by more than one user.
How to add user in Multi-User Mode
1. Go to [Settings] > [Users & Accounts] > [Multi-User]/ [Multiple Users].
2. Tap [Add User] or the icon on the top-right corner > [Add].
3. Enter the user name and set a profile picture and tap [Add]. You can add up to 5 accounts with 3 types of user roles: Owner, Sub-User, and Guest, and instantly switch between the accounts with just a tap. A maximum of 3 sub-users can be added.
How to switch user in Multi-User Mode
There are 2 ways to switch users' accounts:
Settings: Go to [Settings] > [Users & Accounts] > [Multi-User] / [Multiple User] and tap a user to switch and tap [OK].
Control Center: Swipe down from the very top of the screen to open Control Center, tap the [
Switch User] icon at the top right corner, and tap the user you want to switch.
Three different user roles
Owner: The owner of the phone. The owner can perform all operations, add or delete sub-users, authorize sub-users to access the call and SMS history, add guests, and authorize guests to use call history.
Sub-User: When family members need to share mobile phones, they can switch to sub-users, and 3 sub-users can be set at most. After switching, they can use most of the functions independently and can set the lock screen password independently. However, functions that will affect the owner, such as restoring factory settings, cannot be used.
Guest: The guest's role is used when lending a phone to a less familiar friend. After switching, they can only perform limited operations. They cannot use SMS, install unknown applications, etc.
Owner authorization
Sub-users or guests need the owner's authorization to use the call and message history.
To authorize sub-users: Tap the [
Settings] icon next to the user you want to authorize and toggle on [Access Calls and Messages] / [Allow calls and messages].
To authorize guests: Tap the [
User deletion
Only the Owner can delete any user account. To delete sub-users, tap the [Settings] icon next to the user you want to delete and tap [Delete user]. All data of the user will be unrecoverable after deletion.
The guest's role cannot be deleted. However, when you add a new guest, the previous guest's data will be overwritten.
YouTube link: How to Use Multi-user Mode on OPPO.
* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but these won't affect the description in this article.