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Questions tagged [accessibility]

Questions regarding the accessibility features of Android to assist users with visual, physical, or other disabilities.

"Accessibility" is a broad term that covers making technology useful and usable for people with disabilities. For instance, Android has built-in (since version 1.6) a text-to-speech feature for visually-impaired users.

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Accessibility services gets disabled automatically

I have a Gionee p3s. I was trying to use tasker when i observed that the tasker accessibility service gets disabled automatically after a few minutes. Not only with tasker, all apps requiring accessibility services are having the same problem. My…
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Playing subtitles - and only subtitles - on Android

I've decided to embark on learning Spanish. Last time I learned a foreign language, I was in a foreign country watching a lot of American TV subtitled in the local language. Seeing the translation of things said on the show was very helpful. I'd…
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T-Coil mode in Android

As I am a user of wearing a hearing aid (profoundly deaf since birth) and was talking to someone in the support group for the deaf, and T-Coil mode functionality was mentioned in regards to talking on the phone. This made me wonder if that is an…
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How accessibility access is secure?

My android device is rooted and running Android 4.4.2. Some apps like App Lock, GO Power Master, Kaspersky Internet Security, All-In-One-Toolbox, MoboClean Auto Installer ask for accessibility access for better performance. All the above apps assure…
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Visual impairment support on Android?

Perhaps this is somewhat of a software recommendation but I hope people will realize it is a very important and relevant one (plus, one shouldn't need to download an app, it should be part of the OS). On PCs there is something called SuperNova…
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Accessibility for Gesture Controls gets disabled at least daily

I read through and tested all the solutions here but to no avail : Accessibility services gets disabled automatically On Xiaomi 12S Ultra with latest MIUI. disabled all optimizations, battery saver etc but it somehow turns off my accessibility…
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How to create a big panic button on the home screen that, when touched, makes a phone call to a specific person?

As an elderly is going to use the smartphone, and has difficulty using technology, I would like to create a big panic button on the home screen for her, in order that she can immediately make a phone call to a specific person when touch it, without…
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Accessibility options - "Home answers calls"

I like this option on my old Android 4.2 Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. Especially when I am driving it's much easier to press a button instead of sliding... But I cannot find such option neither on Android 4.4 phones (different phones, from Motorola to…
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Android Accessibility: Click When Pointer Stops On Websites

I have a disability that requires me to use the Interaction And Dexterity: Click When Pointer Stops accessibility setting on my Samsung Galaxy S9+. Unfortunately, this setting (in combination with the Assistant Menu) does not allow me to click on…
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Homescreen toggle shortcut for color inversion under accessibility in Android 6.0

Is there any way, shortcut or app which just toggles the color inversion option which is under Accessibility in Settings. It is cumbersome to go to Settings ~ Additional settings ~ Accessibility ~ Color inversion.
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Apps missing from Usage Access menu?

I installed Avast Anti-theft on to my Moto X running Resurrection Remix on Marshmallow, and I'm having a strange issue with the accessibility settings. Apps are missing from the usage page. When I search the page for the app, it just isn't there. Is…
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How to send any kind of voice messages from phone to a tablet used by a kid who can't read?

My daughter is 4 years old and she can't read. She is using an Android tablet for games and YouTube while I am away. I am looking for a solution to send her voice messages from my phone. Any kind of voice messages would be great (voice,…
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