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All Samsung Galaxy Phones: Stuck in Voice Assistant? How to Disable (Voiceover, Talk Back Repeat)

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Introduction

If you find yourself stuck in voice assistant mode (known as Talk Back) on your Samsung Galaxy phone, don’t worry! In this article, we'll guide you through the process of disabling this feature on both newer and older models. Our instructions will focus primarily on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with Android 9, but we’ll also cover the Samsung Galaxy S6 for those with older devices.

Disabling Voice Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Android 9)

  1. Accessing Your Device:

    • If you've set up face recognition, you can unlock your device with it. If not, you'll need to enter your PIN.
    • When entering your PIN, tap each number once to select it, and then double-tap to confirm your selection.

  2. Navigating to Settings:

    • Use two fingers to swipe up to reach the home screen.
    • Once on the home screen, tap once on the Settings icon and then double-tap to confirm.

  3. Finding Accessibility Settings:

    • In Settings, swipe down using two fingers until you reach the “Accessibility” option. Tap once and double-tap to confirm.

  4. Disabling Talk Back:

    • Inside Accessibility, look for “Screen Reader.” Tap once and double-tap to confirm.
    • Locate the “Voice Assistant” toggle switch. Tap once and double-tap to turn it off.
    • Confirm the action by tapping “OK” once and then double-tapping to confirm.

  5. Complete:

    • You have successfully disabled the Voice Assistant and are back in business!

Disabling Voice Assistant on Samsung Galaxy S6

For those using the Samsung Galaxy S6, the steps are slightly different, but the concept is the same.

  1. Unlocking the Device:

    • Swipe up with two fingers to reveal the pattern lock. Enter your unlock pattern:

  2. Accessing Settings:

    • Use two fingers to swipe up to the app drawer and find the Settings app.
    • Tap once on Settings then double-tap to confirm.

  3. Navigating to Accessibility:

    • In Settings, use two fingers to scroll down to the “Accessibility” option. Tap once, and double-tap to access it.

  4. Turning Off Voice Assistant:

    • Select “Vision” options within Accessibility by tapping once and double-tapping to confirm.
    • Look for “Voice Assistant” at the top of the list. Tap once and double-tap to toggle it off.
    • Confirm your choice by tapping “OK” once and double-tapping to finalize.

  5. Complete:

    • You’ve now successfully turned off the Voice Assistant on your Galaxy S6!

Summary of Instructions

This guide provides a comprehensive method to disable the voice assistant feature on both a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and a Samsung Galaxy S6. Following these steps will allow you to regain control of your phone.

Keywords

  • Samsung Galaxy
  • Voice Assistant
  • Talk Back
  • Disable
  • Android 9
  • Accessibility
  • Settings
  • Galaxy S6
  • Navigation

FAQ

Q1: What is Voice Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Phones?
A1: Voice Assistant, also known as Talk Back, is an accessibility feature that provides spoken feedback to help visually impaired users navigate their devices.

Q2: How do I access Settings on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
A2: To access Settings, swipe up with two fingers on the home screen (or app drawer), then find and select the Settings app.

Q3: Can I disable Voice Assistant on older Samsung devices?
A3: Yes, the process may differ slightly, but you can disable Voice Assistant on older devices like the Samsung Galaxy S6 using similar steps.

Q4: What should I do if I can't disable Talk Back?
A4: Make sure to use two fingers for navigation and double-tap to confirm selections. If you're still having trouble, consider reaching out to Samsung support for assistance.

Q5: Will disabling Voice Assistant affect other settings?
A5: No, disabling Voice Assistant will not affect other settings or features on your Samsung Galaxy phone. It solely turns off the spoken feedback feature.