{"id":486385,"date":"2022-08-20T22:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T19:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-off-talkback-on-android\/"},"modified":"2022-08-20T22:00:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T19:00:57","slug":"how-to-turn-off-talkback-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-talkback-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn Off TalkBack on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae6a1ee1a1ef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ae6a1ee1a1ef\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-talkback-on-android\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_Off_TalkBack_on_Android%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Turn Off TalkBack on Android&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-talkback-on-android\/#Use_Google_Assistant_to_Turn_Off_TalkBack\" >Use Google Assistant to Turn Off TalkBack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-talkback-on-android\/#Use_Settings_to_Disable_TalkBack\" >Use Settings to Disable TalkBack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_Off_TalkBack_on_Android%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Turn Off TalkBack on Android&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-732893\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Android-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>TalkBack is Android\u2019s feature that reads the on-screen content for you. If you don\u2019t need it, you can turn off TalkBack using either Google Assistant or the Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on your Android phone. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p>Later, if you need the TalkBack functionality, you can toggle on the feature on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn On Google Assistant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Google_Assistant_to_Turn_Off_TalkBack\"><\/span>Use Google Assistant to Turn Off TalkBack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/715841\/how-to-use-google-assistant-without-unlocking-your-android-phone\/\">use Google Assistant on your Android phone, you can ask it to turn off TalkBack for you. This is a simple and quick way to disable the feature.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, first, launch Google Assistant. How you do this depends on how you have set up the feature. You can say \u201cHey Google,\u201d press and hold down the Home button, or launch the Google app and tap the mic icon to invoke the Assistant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819196\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-voice-search-google-assistant.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"371\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once Google Assistant is listening, say the following:<\/p>\n<pre>Turn off TalkBack<\/pre>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To reactivate TalkBack in the future, say \u201cTurn on TalkBack.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819197\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-google-assistant-turn-off-talkback.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Say &quot;Turn off TalkBack.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Assistant will confirm that it has disabled the feature on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819198\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3-google-assistant-talkback-disabled.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"TalkBack disabled with Google Assistant.\" width=\"650\" height=\"458\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. TalkBack is now turned off on your phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Android Phone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Settings_to_Disable_TalkBack\"><\/span>Use Settings to Disable TalkBack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t used to using Google Assistant, make use of your phone\u2019s Settings app to turn off TalkBack. The exact steps to do that will vary depending on your phone model, but here\u2019s what you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly do to get rid of the feature from your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Open Settings on your phone. Then, navigate to System &gt; Accessibility.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819199\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4-android-accessibility-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Accessibility.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"429\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cAccessibility,\u201d choose \u201cTalkBack.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819200\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5-android-talkback-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;TalkBack.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"404\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cTalkBack\u201d page, turn off \u201cUse TalkBack.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To reuse TalkBack in the future, enable it by turning on \u201cUse TalkBack.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819201\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/6-toggle-off-android-talkback.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Deactivate &quot;Use TalkBack.&quot;\" width=\"563\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cStop\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-819202\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/7-stop-android-talkback.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Stop&quot; in the prompt.\" width=\"650\" height=\"415\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019ve successfully gotten rid of the annoying screen reader on your Android device. Happy using your phone!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/726401\/how-to-turn-off-autocorrect-for-android\/\">Android\u2019s auto-correct feature annoying you, too? Luckily, you can turn it off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn off Autocorrect for Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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