Android_4.2_Jelly_Bean_540x666Jelly Bean devices are one of the best at this moment because of the multiple features offered by the system. Long time users are happy to see more and more features which offer a better experience using the device. The XDA portal announced that has been created a new feature for Jelly Bean. This feature let you create multiple users for your phone or device and you will be no more worried about your personal information when you will let a friend to play on your device.Before you start, you will need to root the device. Make sure that you choose the right rooting procedure for your phone or device which is running Android Jelly Bean.First, you will need to download the Terminal Emulator App from Google Play. Then, you will need to install the application on your device and open it from the App Drawer. After that, you will need to type the commands below. Make sure that you type them correctly.
  • su
  • pm create-user test
Those commands will create a “test” named new user account. If you want to change the profile, you will simply need to press the Power button for a couple of seconds and you will see the Power menu. You will tap on “test” and the phone will go to the home screen of the new user.The new home screen can be personalized the way you want, just like the old one. You can add widgets, a new wallpaper or phone tasks.If you want to remove the account created, you will follow the steps below:
  • You will launch the terminal Emulator App from the phone’s Menu and type the following commands:
  1. su
  2. pm remove-user 1
  • The new account has been deleted.
Now, you have the ability to create new accounts and modify them for your personal needs.

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What's my model number?

There are several ways to locate your model number:

Option 1
On your device, go to Settings, then "About device" and scroll down to "Model number"
Option 2
Often times you can view the model number inside the device, by removing the battery
Option 3
Using Samsung's model/serial number location tool

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