- Android 16 adds a new “multiuser” widget that lets you quickly switch between users on a device.
- This widget has tappable buttons for each user, indicated by their profile picture.
- The widget also includes a shortcut to open Android’s multiuser settings page.
There are a lot of unique Android widgets to pick from on the Play Store, but sometimes, you just want a simple widget that serves a single purpose, like one to quickly start a timer. If you’re looking for a simple widget that’ll let you expeditiously switch between users on your Android device, then you’ll enjoy the new multiuser widget in Android 16.
Android has long offered built-in support for multiple users, who each have their own personal data carve-outs, custom home screens, accounts, apps, files, settings, and more. While many people don’t have multiple users on their Android phones, this is more common on Android tablets, which are often shared among family members. Switching between users isn’t too difficult, as it can be done through Settings > System > Users or by tapping the user switcher button in the Quick Settings panel. For those seeking a more streamlined way of switching users, Google has introduced a new “switch users” widget in the latest Android 16 beta that allows you to quickly switch users.