Using TalkBack

Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 on Android 9.0.0

Use the TalkBack function on your device to help you navigate it by touch. The device will speak what is on the screen an you can tap anywhere on the screen to tap the item that is being spoken.

  1. Note: TalkBack provides spoken feedback so that you can use your device without viewing the screen. This feature is helpful for individuals with blindness or visual impairments.

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  2. Step 1/17

    From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  3. Step 2/17

    Tap the Settings icon.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  4. Step 3/17

    Scroll to Accessibility.

    The indicator is in the center.
  5. Step 4/17

    Tap Accessibility.

    The indicator is in the center.
  6. Step 5/17

    Scroll to Installed services.

    The indicator is in the center.
  7. Step 6/17

    Tap Installed services.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  8. Step 7/17

    Tap TalkBack.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  9. Step 8/17

    Tap Settings.

    The indicator is in the center.
  10. Step 9/17

    Select your preferences.

    Note: From this screen, you can adjust TalkBack settings including sound volume, spoken passwords, and more.

    The indicator is in the center.
  11. Step 10/17

    Tap the Back icon.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  12. Step 11/17

    Tap or slide the TalkBack switch to On.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  13. Step 12/17

    Tap OK.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  14. Step 13/17

    Swipe from left to right until the TalkBack switch is selected.

    Note: Swiping left and right navigates between items read aloud. Using two fingers allows users to scroll.

    The indicator is in the center.
  15. Step 14/17

    Quickly tap the screen twice to activate the selected item.

    Note: Performing a double-tap activates the selected item.

    The indicator is in the center.
  16. Step 15/17

    Swipe from left to right until OK is selected.

    The indicator is in the center.
  17. Step 16/17

    Quickly tap the screen twice to activate the selected item.

    The indicator is in the center.
  18. Step 17/17

    You've completed the steps!

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