People already familiar with Guest account while using Windows or Mac computers, but mobile users are unaware of it but right these days all those limitation has been gone. In this post we are talking about the Android 5 Lollipop user account management feature known as Guest Mode which allows you to hand over your mobile to another person with limited access. Here’s how to configure Guest Mode on Android Lollipop.
For example one of your friend wants to check his social account or he/she just wants to play a game and you don’t want to give any access to other device data such as your photos, apps, and music then Guest Mode is the good option for you.
How To Configure Guest Mode On Android Lollipop
To enable the Guest Mode on your device just swipe-down from top to open the Settings Panel and then simply hit your account avatar and then “Add guest” to enable this feature.
After couple of second the Guest Mode will be activated and now your can give your device to your friend without any worrying. The device will give a look like the Android Lollipop is freshly installed with default settings.
One thing which is most important one that nobody can change the device settings which is set by you, such as changing wallpaper or ringtones etc. To set off the Guest Mode simply open the quick Settings panel by swiping down from top and switch off the setting.
You can even change the settings for Guest Mode from Users page – just hit the little cog icon near to Guest to change various Guest mode settings, such as enable/disable the Calling option while giving your device to your kids.
It is so simple to enable Guest Mode on your Android Lollipop device with few easy steps. By having different accounts and Guest Mode on your Android device it is very easy to keep your apps, files and other settings from un-authorized users of your device.