{"id":1146,"date":"2024-04-25T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.wewalk.io\/en\/?post_type=docs&p=1146"},"modified":"2024-04-17T13:47:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:47:19","password":"","slug":"using-screen-reader-talkback-on-an-android-device-2","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/support.wewalk.io\/en\/article\/using-screen-reader-talkback-on-an-android-device-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Screen Reader (Talkback) on an Android device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TalkBack is a screen reader that provides verbal feedback and notifications on your Android <\/strong>device. Here’s how to turn it on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Activate TalkBack:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Press and hold both volume keys for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– If it’s your first time using this option, you may be asked to confirm the volume keys shortcut. Select “Turn On” or press and hold both volume keys again for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Open TalkBack Settings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Since these steps require visual assistance, you may need help navigating the settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Open your device’s Settings app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Select “Accessibility,” then choose “TalkBack.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Turn on TalkBack by selecting “Use TalkBack” and tapping “OK” in the confirmation dialog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customize TalkBack (Optional):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can customize the TalkBack shortcut by following the detailed instructions provided in the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/6006589?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By following these steps, you can easily activate TalkBack on your Android device to enhance accessibility and usability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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