Android Accessibility Suite

Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility services that enable people to use an Android device eyes-free or with the use of a switch device.

Android Accessibility Suite includes the following services:

-The TalkBack screen reader adds spoken, audible, and vibration feedback to your device.

-Switch Access lets you control your device with a switch.

-Select to Speak lets you select something on your screen and hear it read or described aloud.

For help with Android Accessibility Suite, visit https://support.google.com/talkback/

To turn on TalkBack, Switch Access, or Select to Speak:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Select Accessibility.

Android 4.1 and above:

3. Touch TalkBack, Switch Access, or Select to Speak, and switch it on.

Android 4.0:

3. Touch TalkBack and switch it on.

4. Go back to the previous screen, then turn on Explore by Touch.

Android 3.2 and earlier:

3. Select the Accessibility checkbox.

4. Select the TalkBack checkbox.

Permissions Notice

Phone: Android Accessibility Suite observes the phone state so it can adapt announcements to your call status.

Accessibility Service: Because this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions, retrieve window content, and observe text that you type.