Turning off TalkBack on your Huawei Android device can sometimes be a bit tricky because it changes how you interact with the screen. Here's how to do it, keeping in mind that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on your specific Huawei model and Android version.
TalkBack is an accessibility service that provides spoken feedback, designed to help visually impaired users. When it's on, you need to use specific gestures:
- Single tap: Selects an item (the device speaks what you've selected).
- Double tap: Activates the selected item.
- Two fingers: Scroll lists and screens.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disable TalkBack
Follow these steps carefully, using the TalkBack navigation method:
- Open Settings: Find the "Settings" app icon. Tap it once to select it (you'll hear its name spoken), then quickly double-tap anywhere on the screen to open it.
- Navigate to Accessibility: Scroll down in the Settings menu. You'll likely need to use two fingers to scroll. Look for "Accessibility" or sometimes it might be under "Smart assistance" > "Accessibility". Tap once on "Accessibility" to select it, then double-tap to open it.
- Find TalkBack: Within the Accessibility settings, tap once on "TalkBack" to select it, then double-tap to open the TalkBack settings.
- Disable TalkBack: At the top of the TalkBack settings, you should see a switch or toggle labeled "Use TalkBack" or similar. Tap once on this switch to select it, then double-tap to toggle it off.
- Confirm Action: A confirmation dialog box will appear asking if you want to stop TalkBack. As mentioned in the reference, you will need to find the "Stop" or "OK" button in this dialog.
- Tap once on the "Stop" or "OK" button to focus it.
- Double-tap on the "Stop" or "OK" button to select it and confirm that you want to turn TalkBack off.
Once you double-tap to confirm, TalkBack will be turned off, and your phone will return to normal touch interaction.
Quick Tip
If you have configured a shortcut for TalkBack (like holding down both volume keys), sometimes pressing the shortcut again can toggle TalkBack off quickly without going through the full settings menu. Check your accessibility settings to see if a shortcut is enabled.
Remember, navigating with TalkBack requires patience and using the single-tap to select and double-tap to activate method with every step until you reach the confirmation dialog and successfully turn it off.
