Android 5.0: Disable Google Talkback

The Talkback feature from Google is a screen reader. This program is an operating aid for your smartphone that reads blocks of text aloud and provides feedback on applications. If the feature bothers you, you have the option to disable Talkback in various ways.

How to disable Google Talkback on Android 5.0

Google Talkback is used to help you better understand how to use various apps and features. In addition, the program reads the text on your screen to you. Since Talkback also reads aloud texts that you may be able to read yourself, the feature can quickly become annoying. For this reason, you have the option to disable the function on Android.

1. Go to the menu on your Android smartphone.
2. Then open the "Settings" on the device.
3. Here you will find the option "Operating aids". This is located further down in the menu.
4. Select the item "Services". In this menu you will now see the option "TalkBack".
5. Disable the option by tapping on it.
6. Alternatively, you have the option to disable the function with a key combination.
7. For this, hold down the two volume keys for about three seconds.
8. However, this variant only works if you have activated the shortcut for operating aids. Die Kurzbefehle legen Sie in den Einstellungen unter den verschiedenen Funktionen fest.