yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] pittnuma:
Another cracking app.

Can I ask a quick query, I have a main profile setup and 1 profile with a different gmail and 1 app only (exc the google std etc), this same app is installed on both profiles, does this mean it's installed in 2 locations, or (I think from the info on this forum this is the correct option) it is installed once in the /system and each profile has it's own data file only?
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
1/2/3 SM provides you with the ability to create profiles - their management is up to you. If you want to have a profile for your kid i suggest you just use an app locking/hiding app or a launcher with no link to the app drawer in the kid profile. Theres many ways to do this.

4 Yes, unless you use a call blocker (like one of ours lol)

5 There is little point in backing up a profile unless you are planning to flash the same rom over your current one and format data (in the help file theres more information about this - basically it can only work within one base rom and cant be restored to a new rom).
[Android Apps and Games] zim2323:
Thanks!

5) I use Titanium to backup apps/data, not really anything else. Specifically AngryBirds data. I'd like to keep a seperate backup for my Son's progress. Wasn't sure if you had experience with that or not.
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
Ah I see. Well titanium has an excellent feature that allows you to back up to different profiles so you can have multiple sets of backups. Have a good look around can't remember where it is but its there.
[Android Apps and Games] zim2323:
Yes! That's exactly what I was referring to. It's on the first page when you startup.

Thanks so much!
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
Best thanks is a nice review on the store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.switchme

:)
[Android Apps and Games] tommyknocker.74:
Great apps

Hi,

it's great apps and I bought full version. I createt profiles for me, my wife and for children. But I have one question.

I installed e.g. Angry Birds to my profile and by Titanium Backup I copy it to wife's and children's profile.

And my question is - Is there some shared data for this app (I mean "programs data") or is it this app installed as full size for each profile?

Thanks for reply
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
There's no shared data for any apps outside /system - they all have their own profiles as long as that sort of thing isn't stored on the SD card.
[Android Apps and Games] tommyknocker.74:
So if I understand when I have apps which takes 100MB and I install it to 3 profiles it takes 3*100MB.
[Android Apps and Games] Stu|:
Yes that's correct.
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
I'm so like totally impressed when users help each-other!

Look.... I even used the thanks button!
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Kop:
Aha, just found this thread!

Thinking of buying your app for my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. It looks great.

Few questions:

1. So, each 'switchme' profile can have a different 'google' account associated with it? e.g. wife can user her account to download apps on her profile, my account to download apps on my profile etc...and they won't show up on each others account? Assuming this is the case for 'logging' in too e.g If we both have the same app installed that requires a login, we can both stay logged in on our own 'switchme' profiles?

2. Is everything ok with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 in terms of memory etc etc? Don't want to run into any problems.

3. Is music/photos/videos shared amongst users? If not, can they be? Or can folders be restricted etc?

4. How likely am I to run into problems? Boot loops etc, I have read a few things, and note you make a point of telling the user to make a nandroid backup.

Thank you for your time. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
1 'yes' :)

2 there's no reason for it not to work - perform a nandroid and try for yourself it takes like 5 minutes

3 all SD content is shared unless you use an app like hideit or .nomedia or whatever to hide it

4 that really depends on the quality of that grey stuff between your ears - follow the guidelines in the help file and you'll be fine
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Kop:
Thanks ftgg99, once I get everything set up with my new tab like updating to JB and rooting, I will purchase your app.
[Android Apps and Games] zim2323:
If i purchase call master do i need to install in both profiles like other apps?
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
If you want! Only apps inn/system are shared between profiles.
[Android Apps and Games] kingzain900:
Titanium Backup of multiple accounts

HI, I searched the thread but I didn't find a sufficient answer to my question.

I have two profiles at the moment. with some apps shared between both but with different data. Now, I want to install update the ROM i'm using, so wanted to use TB to backup the data. How can I ensure that both the SwitchMe profiles data is backed up. I haven't created any data profiles with TB. I wanted to know how to go about doing this. Any idea?
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Kop:
Hi, ftgg99,

Up and running now. Rooted my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and made a full nandroid backup just in case.

Just installed the free version of your app to test...

Can you explain the fast switching?

Say I want to switch profiles quickly, do I have to go into the switchme app and click switch? Then the tab reboots? Is this correct?

....

edit: Happy enough with it to buy, so I've just bought it from you.

Question about the 'usage space'....

Just created a 3rd profile and each section: applications, data, davlik only has a total of 2.93MB available? What exactly does all this space mean, as all the profiles seem to be using vastly different amounts in terms of what is available to them and what percentage they are using...
[Android Apps and Games] Xkz:
It's working good on Motorola Atrix. Thanks for this app.
[Android Apps and Games] drdec:
Profiles stuck, key apparently not recognized

I have 5 profiles on my tablet, obviously I have purchased the key for the full version. The tablet is currently stuck; SwitchMe indicates it is on profle C whereas the data/apps are clearly for profile B. Furthermore I cannot switch to any other profile, I just end up in the same situation. I was going try creating a new profile and switching to it when I was prompted to purchase the full version. I have already purchased the key for the full version, so I am perplexed. Please advise.

(I have also tried contacting via the app so you have the logs.)
[Android Apps and Games] Holmes108:
Classy.
[Android Apps and Games] Mr Colt:
App keeps on crashing. Didnt even start. I am on galaxy note n7000 and a miui based rom. (4.1.1)

Edit: Flashed a CM10.1 based rom and it is working. Btw is it possible to switch profilles without restarting the device?
[Android Apps and Games] tommyknocker.74:
Where I can change this settings?
[Android Apps and Games] Stu|:
Add the google account that you bought the app with and download the key on that profile, you should then be able to use the admin functions again.

Or you could just try switching to another profile (you said there was 5) and then switching back.

But it sounds like something happened during the switching process that failed and it just continued on booting. The app logs might help the dev resolve it in-app.

---------- Post added at 05:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:13 PM ----------

On another note, would it be an idea to install the key as a system app if it is detected to allow admin changes regardless of profile?
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
Its already installed with the maximum possible privileges. We cannot install anything in /system.
[Android Apps and Games] Red_Kop:
Using this app, working well but a few questions:

1. Why when I switch profile do I always get 'android is upgrading' message?

2. Is it possible future updates will allow switching without turning the device off?

3. Maybe a device specific problem, but sometimes takes an age to connect WI-FI after profile switching? It is instant upon initial boot of device and have had no other problems with my wi-fi.

My device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5110. Stock Rom. JB 4.1.1. Rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] kingzain900:
Can someone please help?
[Android Apps and Games] dtr145r:
bump.
[Android Apps and Games] hatememarkz:
Bout to test on my gtab2 runnin cm10 expresso version gtp3113

via my t679 runnin jb cm10 linaro kernel dbk
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
Hi sorry, the thread got a little lost in all the kipesh around Ditalix :)

1 - Its because the the cache for shared system apps is being updated.

2 - Nope.

3 - ts because of fast switch. Disable it an youll be fine.

Also, this app is best used on just your kind of stock, it works well!
[Android Apps and Games] rcwest:
First of all, I am very impressed with this application. This is a very handy feature. The only problem I have is I am unable to get the fast switch to work. I have switched between the profiles multiple times but it still gives the warning, "Are you sure you want to switch profiles now? Switching to a newly created profile..." and then completely reboots to the other profile. I've tried it turning fast switch on/off and switching between the profiles, with the same result. I noticed when I use SwitchMe to log into the second profile, it will display "Android is upgrading." If I reboot from the second profile, this notification does not appear. It is only when I attempt to use Switchme to access the profile.

I saw you post stating that perhaps the ROM is automatically clearing the cache. This is a stock Motorola JB ROM on a Droid Razr (Xmas Eve leak). Is this an assumption, or is this really the problem? If so, where is this "automatic cache clearing" occurring and how exactly can it be disabled? I have not found an answer that applies to this situation. As I mentioned, the "Android is upgrading" notification only appears if I am switching profiles.

Other than that, this app is pretty awesome. It seems that I might be in the minority with this issue, so it might have something to do with the JB ROM - no clue.

By the way, I just downloaded this yesterday and have not purchased the app while I was evaluating it. Is fast switch feature only available in the paid version?
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
Hi. First off, stop using the leak, it has some serious issues with the ril - the update was quickly pulled and i guess good old moto were using all you poor people as guinea pigs... cm is the way baby. And that terrible moto jb ui is horrendous anyway.

Now. Android is upgrading takes place because some system data has been modified. This is not the same as on tablets, most of which do not use any vestigial features like calls and sms. So on a phone this will continue happening. After reboots, system app data is the same, so there will be no update splash screen.

About the fast switch. It works like this:

Switch from main to new profile, click "dont show again".

Switch from new to main, tick same.

If that is not working, it is a bug. But first just make sure fs is enabled and you switch between both with it enabled...
[Android Apps and Games] rcwest:
I appreciate the quick response. I assumed the upgrading message was an issue, but apparently that is just the way it works for phones, huh? Honestly, I was so focused on that goofy notification that it might have been working right to begin with. I also assumed the "switching to a newly created profile" message would go away on its own once you have switched to it a few times, but maybe that is not how it works. Anyway, the splash screen pops up (not a full reboot) and then goes right to the requested profile - so I'm good there.

As for the JB ROM, I have not experienced any issues. It works very well for me. What problems have you seen with the RIL?

Thanks for your help! Great work on this.
[Android Apps and Games] phadong:
Is there any app or program i can use to make a full backup of my tablet, including 2-3 switchme profiles?
[Android Apps and Games] dtr145r:
I'd love to know the same thing.
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
They were testing out qcoms new LTE RIL and decided to proxy all the telephony sockets. A silly idea, probably because of unsigned drivers or whatever, we will never know.

A nandroid backup will do it.
[Android Apps and Games] phadong:
I've be having a problem with Google play store. Every time I switch profiles, I get an error in play store, forcing me to delete and restore my Google account every time otherwise I can't update and download new apps.
[Android Apps and Games] dtr145r:
what I mean it if I update my rom.

titanium back up and other back up apps don't back up the profiles and they have you be recreated each time.

it would be amazing to restore a profile after a rom update.
[Android Apps and Games] teedoe:
Switch Profiles Quit Working

I have an ASUS TF300T and 5 profiles, I bought the multiple user key and everything has been working great for a couple of months. As of yesterday though I can no longer get into any of the other profiles. When I try to either switch from the application to a different user or from the log in screen it reboots like normal and then puts me right back into the admin account. So I checked my apps both on the tablet and on the computer and it shows the Multiple User Key as not installed and only purchased. So I tried to install it again and it gives me an error of "-24" can't install. So does anyone know how I can get my 4 other profiles back to working order? I really have no idea what changed, I assume there was an update that made something screwy, but I did not instal any new apps yesterday, possibly an automatic update occurred though.

Thanks,

Travis

UPDATE:

I had not heard a response so I did the following: Wiped all the profiles, Uninstalled Switch me, rebooted. Then I installed SwitchMe to start from scratch, created two profiles and then tried to install the previously purchased multiple user key. It then gave me the same error that it could not install error "-24". So at least now I can access two profiles, but I can't create any more profiles because the multiple user key will not install.

Does anyone have any suggestions to get the key reinstalled?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] narfly:
Cant chance profiles

I have a problem. so i have 3 accounts on switchme. lets say "acct 1" , "acct 2" "acct 3"

"acct 1" is my main profile with adminastrive rights. but it is stuck on "acct 2". but the apps and setting and erverything i have acess to is what was on "acct 1". i tried switch accounts, tried doing it with the switch screen. no luck. it still goes through the process and reboot like it is going to siwtch but it doesnt. i cant delete or change anything because i am stuck on "acct 2" and do not have admin rights.

ive tried unistalling to start over but when i reinstall it the other accts are still there and im in the same situation.

I really love this app and what is lets me do. Can anyone help me please. even if it is to blow it all out and start from scratch that's fine
[Android Apps and Games] iBrickYouNot:
Insufficient space...

wonderfull app blah blah bought it blah bla...

Please, oh, please, get it to use external memory. My internal memory is too small for multiple profiles. (can't even run 2) And that is after using all the apps are on SD. Apps still take up sufficient space, even if moved to SD by any means. And I can't have all my apps in even 1 profile because then it's insufficient for a bare 2nd profile.

Please consider using external SD, or hell, even internal SD. I have two SDs sitting almost empty and the profiles are still created in internal-internal-internal /data partition of measily 500mb in size.

I'm pretty sure I'm taking as much care in making the installed apps go in external SD but as I said, (and as you might already know) apps do still take up un-ignorable size in /data. Please make it make profiles elsewhere; possibly in external SD. Please. Is that something you'd be willing to take up soon? Or am I the only one crying about 'insufficient space'? In which case I won't bother you... but it'd still be super nice if you consider it anyways.
[Android Apps and Games] norsepriest:
I dont think this is possible.
[Android Apps and Games] ekru:
not enough memory?

Hey,

First of all, GREAT APP! keep up the great work

Now, i am using a chinese tablet and i need many (and i mean MANY(about 35-40)) users with switchme for my work. I only need a couple certain apps for it and those apps are only about 10 mb size. When i create a new profile i get about 100mb worth of apps in it. I deleted some useless stuff with titanium backup but even with very basic things it only reduce to 50 mb. And even then i can only create 10 profiles (17 max). My tablet specs are "A10 1.4 GHz + 8 GB + 1 GB DDR3 RAM". I tried to clear dalvik cache tried to flash older stock roms and clear them with titanium backup, nothing worked. I am not really a person with great tech skills so these are all i could come up with. Shouldn't i be able to create about 30-40 profiles with a 8gb memory? Please give me a pointer so i can sort it out.

Sorry for bad english. I tried to express my problem as best as i could.
[Android Apps and Games] erick_o:
i'm stuck trying to boot 1st time boot my second account.

i'm using my galaxy tab 8.9, 32GB, using stock ICS, rooted with busybox
[Android Apps and Games] AhoyCaptain:
Ahoy there thanks for this gorgeous app.

Here's my thing a friend uses ainol novo 7 tablet 8gb and he can open up more than 80 profiles on his tablet each profile consuming so low space.(I'll rewrite here when i learn the exact space)

And i have a S3 with 16gb memory and 40 profiles nearly fulles up my memory.Each profile consumes 140 mb with nothing in it.I'm guessing that this difference is causing becouse of the default apps ie. the bloatware apps so i've tried to delete some bloatware app and when i deleted a bloatware app in one profile other profile's apps was deleted too.So if bloatware apps are stable then what is causing this kind of space usage on sd card?

And i've tried to delete the dalvic cache of a profile then when i restarted the phone it installed the same files again.So is that memory usage happens becouse of the setting files for the bloatware apps? :confused:

I'm really confused about the situation please help me a little about lowering these account's space usage.
[Android Apps and Games] AhoyCaptain:
Today i've checked the ainol 7 mars's one account usage and its max 4 mb.I've tried on piranha bussines tab 7 it consumes 50 mb.And my S3 consumes 140 mb.Ok i understand the difference in S3 to these tablets but why 2 tablets have this much of a difference and how can i delete the things consuming the memory in my piranha tab.I want it to be max 10 mb and its possible like in the ainol tab.Please help.

By the way in my piranha tab a profile goes like this:

Apps: 1.42 mb

Data: 8.88mb

Dalvik: 54.5mb

how can i reduce the dalvik?
[Android Apps and Games] chodus:
Hi I bought thiss app and create with it 3 profiles. My space are 1 GB for each one.

My tablet is Prestigio MultiPad 2 Ultra Duo 8.0 PMP7280C 3G and stabdard apps to sd don't work with this app. When I switch profile i have a message thet this aplication is not installed.

Please is there any program that can move application to sd or maybe is there any way to make one installation of application avaible for all profiles?
[Android Apps and Games] norsepriest:
Really a great app this.
[Android Apps and Games] Bilgets:
Man, I'm trying to switch user but after switch, switch me tell that my rom can't use it.. now I'm stuck...
[Android Apps and Games] Dmytro Vin:
Please help to restore data

Thanks for the application, I didn't find any alternatives for now.

I installed it on THL W8 smartphone, 8Gb version, Android 4.2.1, patched with CWM and SuperSU.

I created second Guest profile. And detected that all my applications from phone memory disappeared in main profile.

I deleted second profile, stopped SwitchMe from autostart, uninstalled it - still I don't have an access to my phone memory applications.

So does any way to restore applications exist?:crying:

( I didn't nandroid backup at first... because a) I wasn't sure what it is and how to do it b) SwitchMe description promised that in most cases, when memory is enough, it works ok, and it will warn in the lack of memory case... Well I really didn't encounter any crash situation, just normal work. But still, where my applications is and how to return to them? When I saw this problem, I did full backup with CWM, and it reported some skips of files).
[Android Apps and Games] b3er:
Should work on any stock rom.
[Android Apps and Games] giosico:
Boot Into Profile Selector

If there are two or more profiles how can I get the device to not boot into a specific profile?

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] sxjg23:
Does the current version work on galaxy note 3 with android 4.3 (xxudmj7 rom) ?

It doesn't work for me. My phone's rooted.

What do is create a new 2nd profile, and then switching to it. It shows the waiting circle indefinitely and it does nothing.

PS: Any other alternative to this app to have multiple users?
[Android Apps and Games] combat goofwing:
This is what I'm on about ,having this option means the kids profile could be set up with restrictions rather than is now where they log into the same launch page I do and could access any content

DESIRE HD using ER3BUS ASUS TRANSFORMER on KRAKD
[Android Apps and Games] alphaola:
:eek: especially when you've got all your porn traces littering all around the place.
[Android Apps and Games] RDDraco:
Recovered my phone to 20 hours ago cause i messed something up did this 3 times today allready. But now the 2nd profile i created with this got used instead of my original! while this profile wasnt on it 20hours ago or even the app....

Trying to recover once more...

Is this a bug?
[Android Apps and Games] barryflanagan:
Well, this "just works" :-)

Got my Transformer Prime yesterday and today you solve the "kids" issue - many thanks!

Heading to the market now to buy the full version.

-Barry
[Android Apps and Games] OffDatGoGo:
This app is fabulous! Woks great on my Droid X.

Now I can allow my nieces & nephews to play games on my device without fear of them jacking up something.

Gotta get the paid version asap!
[Android Apps and Games] brunes:
This app is a STELLAR idea.

If there is any feature I tihnk you should persue though, it is exposing the ability to switch profiles to Locale compatible applications, such as Tasker.

Having the ability to, for example, automatically switch to a different profile and reboot when I go home vs. at work, or on the weekend vs. on a weekday, or overnight vs during the day, would make this application INVALUABLE.
[Android Apps and Games] combat goofwing:
Not at all its so I can restrict what the kids can access when using the tablet

DESIRE HD using ER3BUS ASUS TRANSFORMER on KRAKD
[Android Apps and Games] combat goofwing:
So I can controll what the kids can access

DESIRE HD using ER3BUS ASUS TRANSFORMER on KRAKD
[Android Apps and Games] ftgg99:
As i said, the only way to do that is with a lockscreen, which would be persistent across the system.
[Android Apps and Games] vault1965:
I am just curious if you have personal grudge against Task, as hs rom is used by many owners of Tab 10.1, me being one of them. Any serious dev should respect other dev's work IMHO. As i am potential buyer of your app, and currently it is not working on Task rom, would it be so much to ask for version that works and maybe ask one of your employees to install Task rom on their tablet to troubleshoot the issues ? Currently app run as far as creating

second profile, but never boots after that. I have left it running for 2 hours before restoring nandroid.