How to turn off TalkBack on Android

What is TalkBack

Android smartphones have a built-in TalkBack utility for visually impaired people. She can read text from the screen, voices all actions with the device, and also reports notifications, calls and other events.

If the function is activated on a smartphone, then the system operation will differ from the standard one. Each selected button, icon, or text area of ​​the application is then highlighted with a frame. To launch the application, double-tap on icon, in the menu, all buttons are also triggered by double-clicking. Scrolling through lists on the screen works with two fingers instead of one. Each click and movement is accompanied by voice acting and vibration.

If you turned on the visually impaired mode by accident, you can quickly deactivate it in several ways. The steps may vary slightly depending on the device model, the installed version of the operating system, and the proprietary shell from the manufacturer. But the basic principle of disabling TalkBack works for all devices.

How to turn off TalkBack on Android

Using the volume buttons

This is the fastest way. You can enable or disable TalkBack using the volume buttons on the side of your gadget. To do this, press and hold both keys at the same time for a few seconds. Successful operation will be confirmed by a sound effect and vibration.

You can disable enabling and disabling the function in this way in the system settings. Find details below.

Using smartphone settings

To disable TalkBack through system settings, follow these steps.

1. Open the main settings on your smartphone.

2. Enter TalkBack in the search bar. As a result of the search, the desired utility will be displayed. Double click on the title.

3. The TalkBack settings will open. Here you need to double-click to move the first slider "Use the TalkBack application" to the off state. Confirm the action.

In the same menu, you can disable the quick launch of the TalkBack function by pressing the volume buttons. To do this, deactivate the second slider just below.

With the Google Assistant

If you have Google Voice Assistant activated, it can help. Do the following:

1. Call "Google Assistant” with the phrase “Ok Google” or by briefly pressing the smartphone’s power button.
2. Say the command "Turn off TalkBack". The assistant will do it.