How do I turn off TalkBack?

If you only hear spoken feedback every time you tap the screen, you may have turned on TalkBack. TalkBack is a pre-installed screen reader service on Android devices provided by Google for people who are blind or have low vision. It uses spoken feedback to describe the results of actions, such as opening an app, navigating your device, describing what you touch and activate, and events, such as notifications.

Note: A few Talkback gestures to remember, because when TalkBack is on, normal operations will not be accepted:

• To select an item: Touch the item with one finger, then double-tap anywhere on the screen with one finger.
• To scroll up or down on the screen: Place 2 fingers on the screen and drag up or down.

To deactivate TalkBack with Google Assistant

1. Say "Hey Google, turn off TalkBack."
2. Listen for confirmation that TalkBack is turned off.

To deactivate TalkBack with shotcuts

• Press and hold both volume keys for a few seconds. Listen for confirmation that TalkBack is turned off.
• If you have any other shortcut button or a floating button displayed on the screen, set the focus on that item by touching it with one finger, then double-tap to turn off TalkBack.

To deactivate TalkBack in Settings

Android 9 or higher

1. In case if the screen is off, turn on the screen with the power button, swipe the screen up with two fingers, and unlock it with the set method.
2. Tap the Settings icon , and then double-tap it on the home screen or app tray, and then double tap it.
3. Using two fingers to scroll through the menu, find and tap Accessibility, then double-tap Accessibility.
4. Tap TalkBack, then double-tap TalkBack.
5. Tap the switch beside On or TalkBack once, then double-tap the switch.
6. Tap OK, then double-tap OK to confirm.

Android 5.0 or Android 6 or Android 7 or Android 8

1. In case if the screen is off, turn on the screen with the power button, swipe the screen up with two fingers, and unlock it with the set method.
2. Tap the Settings icon , and then double-tap it on the home screen or app tray, and then double tap it.
3. Using two fingers to scroll through the menu, find and tap Accessibility, then double-tap Accessibility.
4. Tap TalkBack, then double-tap TalkBack.
5. Tap the switch beside On or TalkBack once, then double-tap the switch.
6. Tap OK, then double-tap OK to confirm.