How to activate/deactivate TalkBack? - TalkBack

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Activation/Deactivation of TalkBack via the volume keys

TalkBack is a feature of the smartphone that supports people with visual impairments or limited vision. It is a screen reading mode that allows interaction with the device using voice output and tactile feedback. TalkBack allows you to control the device and explore the contents of the screen.

1. Activation TalkBack:

Android 12/13	Android 14
1. Open the settings.	1. Open the settings.
2. ,,Special function"	2. "Accessibility"
3. ,,Accessibility"	3. "TalkBack"
4. ,,TalkBack"	4. Activate "TalkBack"
5. ,,Use TalkBack"	5. "Allow"
6. ,,Allow"	6. TalkBack is now activated.

2. Explanation of the operation with TalkBack:

Switching between the individual elements	Selecting the individual element	Scroll
Explanation: If you want to switch between the individual elements, you can do so by swiping to the left or to the right.	Explanation: If you want to select an element, tap it 1x. After that, a green rectangle will be displayed to you. When the green rectangle appears on your desired element, tap it 2x more.	Explanation: Drag down or up with two fingers.

3. Deactivation of TalkBack:

Android 12/13	Android 14
1. To disable TalkBack, you need to get to this screen page. For this purpose, use the instructions on how to use TalkBack, you can find them here: Operation with TalkBack Now proceed with step 2.	1. To disable TalkBack, you need to get to this screen page.
2. Tap 1x on ,,Activate service" wait a short moment and then tap 2x on ,,Activate service".	2. Tap 1x on ,,Activate service" wait a short moment and then tap 2x on ,,Activate service".
3. Tap 1x on ,,Stop" wait a short moment and then tap 2x on ,,Stop".	3. Tap 1x on ,,Stop" wait a short moment and then tap 2x on ,,Stop".

4. Activation/Deactivation of TalkBack via the volume keys:

Android 12	Android 13	Android 14
1. Open the settings.	1. Open the settings.	1. Open the settings.
2. ,,Intelligent assistance"	2. ,,Special function"	1. To disable TalkBack, you need to get to this screen page.
3. ,,Accessibility"	3. ,,Accessibility"	3. Activate ,,TalkBack shortcut".
4. ,,TalkBack"	4. ,,TalkBack"	4. "Allow"
5. ,,TalkBack shortcut"	5. ,,TalkBack shortcut"	5. ,,Ok"
6. ,,Allow"	6. ,,Allow"	7. Then the marked icon pops up.
7. ,,Got it"	7. ,,Ok"	(You can also set the button individually. All you have to do is carry out steps 1-5 and click on “Accessibility settings”).
8. Now you can activate/deactivate TalkBack by pressing the volume keys simultaneously.	8. Now you can activate/deactivate TalkBack by pressing theTalkBack button.	8. Now you can activate/deactivate TalkBack by pressing theTalkBack button.