How to completely disable TalkBack on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is a popular smartphone with powerful hardware and flexible settings, but sometimes users accidentally activate the TalkBack feature, which radically changes the control of the device: instead of the usual taps, specific gestures are required, and the system begins to voice every action. If you are in this situation and do not know how to return the usual interface, do not panic.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to disable TalkBack on the Redmi Note 9, including when the screen does not respond to touch or the smartphone is locked.

• 🔹 Standard method through settings (if the screen is running)
• 🔹 Gestures to turn off without access to the menu
• 🔹 Reset via Recovery (if the password is forgotten)
• 🔹 Disconnection via PC by means of ADB
• 🔹 What to do if TalkBack turns on on itself

Important: instructions are suitable for all Redmi Note 9 modifications (including Note 9 Pro, Note 9S, Note 9T) based on MIUI 12/13/14 and Android 10/11/12. If your firmware version is different, please specify the details in the comments.

1. Standard TalkBack Disconnection through Settings

If the smartphone screen responds to touch, and you remember the pattern lock or PIN-And the code, use this method. It's the simplest one, and it doesn't require any additional tools.

Algorithm of action:

1. Unlock the phone in the usual way (PIN, pattern lock, fingerprint).
2. Do a double-tapping delay (TalkBack interprets this as a single tap) Wait for the vibration or beep after the first touch, then touch again.
3. Open the settings (cog icon).
4. Scroll down to the Special Opportunities section (the person icon in the circle).
5. Select TalkBack (or Screencaster in some versions of MIUI).
6. Turn the slider to the off position. or press Disconnect.
7. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

If the interface remains non-standard after TalkBack is turned off (for example, gestures do not work), restart the smartphone. To do this, hold the power button for 10-15 seconds until the turn off menu appears.

2. Disable TalkBack by gestures (if the screen is not visible)

If the Redmi Note 9 screen doesn’t display a picture (for example, due to a broken display or driver problems), but the smartphone responds to touch, use blind gestures. This method works due to tactile recoil (vibration) when activating elements.

Step instructions:

1. Unlock the phone: 🔐 If you should. PIN: Swipe your finger around the center of the screen to find the keyboard. Type the code, confirming each double tap. 🔄 If you have a pattern lock, swipe from the center to the edges, drawing a pattern. After each segment, pause for vibration.
2. Open the notification panel: 📱 Swipe with two fingers from the top edge of the screen down (gesture for TalkBack). 🔍 Find the Settings icon (cog) – it is usually in the upper right corner.
3. Move to special opportunities: 👆 Scroll down the list with double swipes (two fingers up/down). 🎯 Find the Special Opportunities section and activate it with a double tap.
4. Turn off TalkBack: 🔊 In the list, find TalkBack (first or second item). 🚫 Double tap, turn off the slider. Confirm the action.

If the gestures don't work, try an alternative: hold the Power + Volume button for 10 seconds for a forced reboot. Sometimes it resets the temporary special features settings.

3. Disconnect via Recovery Mode (if the password is forgotten)

If you don't remember the unlock password, and TalkBack prevents you from using your smartphone, you'll have to resort to a Recovery reset, which will delete all data from the device, so use it only as a last resort.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone: 🔋 Hold the Power button for 15-20 seconds until the screen goes out.
2. Get in to Recovery Mode: 🔄 Keep your food on. + Increase the volume simultaneously. 📱 Release the buttons when the Mi logo appears (usually 5-10 seconds later).
3. Choose a language: 🌐 Use volume buttons for navigation, power button for selection. 🇷🇺 Choose Russian or English.
4. Reset the settings: 🧹 Find the Wipe Data option (or Reset settings). 🔄 Confirm the action by choosing Confirm.
5. Reboot the phone: 🔄 Choose Reboot. → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Warning: Recovery removes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. If your phone had important files, try connecting to your PC first. ADB (method).

4. Disable TalkBack via ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to a computer and USB-You can turn off TalkBack via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require data resetting, but will require pre-setting.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 Original. USB-cable (do not damage the port!)
• 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB (If not included, the method will not work)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC: 🔌 Use the cable that comes with the Redmi Note 9. 🔄 On the phone, let me debug you. USB (if there is a request).
2. Open the command line: 🖥️ On Windows: Win + R → enter cmd → Enter. 🐧 Nana Linux/macOS: Open the Terminal.

Check the connection.

adb devices

The name of your device (e.g., 1234abcd device) should appear.

Turn off TalkBack.

adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services com.google.android.marvin.talkback/com.google.android.marvin.talkback.TalkBackService:com.xiaomi.accessibility/com.xiaomi.unlock.MiuiAccessibilityService

Then do this:

adb shell settings put secure accessibility_enabled 0

Reboot the phone.

adb reboot

If TalkBack is still active after the reboot, repeat the command by replacing 0 by 1 in the first line and then again by 0.

1. Reinstall Xiaomi drivers from the official website.

2. Use another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0).

3. Enable the mode File Transfer on the phone when connecting.-->

5.Why TalkBack is turned on by itself and how to prevent it

Many Redmi Note 9 users experience TalkBack activation without their involvement, and this can happen for several reasons:

• 🔄 Firmware failures: In some versions MIUI 12.5-13 has bugs that cause special features to be turned on spontaneously, and the solution is to upgrade to the latest stable version.
• 📱 Button combinations: On some models, Xiaomi TalkBack turns on when you press the power button three times. → Short press of the power button.
• 🤖 Third-party applications: Some automation utilities (e.g. MacroDroid or Tasker) may conflict with system services.
• 🔋 Hardware problems: If the button is loud + or power stuck, the system can interpret this as a command to turn on TalkBack.

How to prevent re-enactment:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Turn off the quick activation of special features in the settings.
3. Check your phone for viruses using Mi Security or Dr.Web.
4. If the problem recurs, reset your settings (but save the data in advance!).

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If TalkBack is turned on after a drop or moisture, it may indicate damage to the buttons or motherboard, in which case contact the service center.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you turn off TalkBack, users often face typical problems, and we've collected the most common ones and the ways to solve them.

If none of these methods worked, maybe the problem is the hardware failure.

• 🔧 Contact the Xiaomi Service Center (addresses can be found on mi.com).
• 📞 Call the hotline: 8 800 775-66-22 (free-of-charge).
• 💬 Write to the support chat via the official Mi Community app.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t try to disassemble the Redmi Note 9 yourself, it will lead to loss of warranty.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions