TalkBack
TalkBack is a screen reader service for visually impaired users. TalkBack uses
spoken feedback to describe any events or actions performed on your Android
device. TalkBack describes the user interface and reads out software errors,
notifications and messages.
To enable TalkBack
1
Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack.
2
Tap the switch and then tap OK.
Note
To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the
screen twice.
Hint
TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial,
tap (Back button), then tap the screen twice.
To disable TalkBack
1
Find and tap Settings, then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
2
Find and tap Accessibility by scrolling through the list, then tap anywhere on the
screen twice.
3
Find and tap TalkBack by scrolling through the list, then tap anywhere on the
screen twice.
4
Tap the on-off switch, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
5
Tap OK, and then tap anywhere on the screen twice.
Mono audio
The Mono audio setting makes both left and right audio channels get played back
simultaneously when playing audio. Using Mono instead of Stereo playback is
most useful for users with certain types of hearing loss or for safety reasons, for
example when you need to listen to your surroundings.
To enable or disable Mono audio
1
Find and tap Settings > Accessibility.
2
Tap the Mono audio switch to enable or disable this function.
Switch Access
With Switch Access, you can interact with your device using one or more switches.
A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device. These
can be helpful for users with mobility limitations. For more information about
Switch Access, see Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access > Settings > Help &
feedback.
To enable or disable Switch Access
1
Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access.
2
Tap the switch to enable or disable the function, then tap OK.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap FINISH.
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