How to turn off TalkBack mode on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 ways + video instructions

TalkBack is an integrated Android feature for visually impaired people that voices all actions on the screen. However, it is sometimes activated accidentally (for example, after triple pressing the power button or through special features settings), turning ordinary smartphone use into a real nightmare. If your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO started “talking” every tap you have, don’t panic – we will detail how to disable TalkBack on all versions of MIUI, including the latest updates in 2026.

In this article, you will find not only standard ways to deactivate through the menu, but also alternative methods for cases when the screen does not respond to touch or the smartphone is locked. And we will also tell you how to permanently remove TalkBack from Xiaomi via ADB if the function interferes and activates on its own.

1.What is TalkBack and why does it turn on itself?

TalkBack is a service from Google that is integrated into Android to improve accessibility. It converts text and on-screen actions into speech prompts, helping users with disabilities. On Xiaomi smartphones, the feature can run:

• 🔄 Accidentally: triple pressing the power button or Volume up + Nutrition (on some models).
• ⚙️ Through settings: in the section Special Opportunities → TalkBack.
• 📱 After updating MIUI: Sometimes the availability settings are reset automatically.
• 👶 Children's mode: if the smartphone was used by the child and enabled the function.

The main problem is that once TalkBack is activated, the logic of the control changes: instead of one tap, double tap is required, and swipes are replaced with latency gestures, which confuses even experienced users, and fortunately, you can turn off the mode in 1-2 minutes, if you know the right sequence of actions.

2. Standard method: disabling through settings

If the screen is responsive to touch (albeit late), use this method. It works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and older devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock your smartphone (if the screen is locked, use the method in Section 4).
2. Make a double tap on the Settings icon (a single tap will only highlight the element).
3. Scroll down to the Special Features section (use two fingers for swipe - one finger won't work!).
4. In the submenu, find TalkBack and double tap open it.
5. Transfer the slider to the off position (double tap confirmation is required).

If the feature is activated again after turning off, check the Special Opportunity Shortcuts in the same settings - it may have triple tapped to start TalkBack.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI After disabling TalkBack, you may need to restart your smartphone. If the screen continues to "talk", replay through the long hold button Power.

3. Disable TalkBack via the notification panel (fast way)

If you're uncomfortable climbing the dual tap menu, try deactivating the feature through the notification curtain. This method works on MIUI 12-14 and newer.

How to do this:

• 📱 Swipe two fingers from top to bottom to open the notification bar (one finger won’t work!).
• 🔍 Find the TalkBack icon (usually an icon with a man in a mug or the words “Talking screen»).
• 🔘 Double tap press it - a window with a slider will open.
• 🔙 Transfer the slider to the off position. and confirm the action.

If the TalkBack icon is not in the curtain, add it manually:

1. Open the notification panel and tap on «⚙️» (setting).
2. Find the Order of the buttons or edit.
3. Drag TalkBack to the active area.

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If the notification bar doesn’t open the first time, try swiping with two fingers with a slight delay – TalkBack can perceive quick gestures as single.

4.How to turn off TalkBack if the screen is locked?

This becomes more complicated if the smartphone is locked and TalkBack is activated, in which case the standard unlock gestures (swipe up or type in) are used. PIN-- code doesn't work. Here's what to do:

Method 1: Unlock with voice (if Google Assistant is enabled)

• 🎤 Say “OK Google” or hold the Home button (if it’s physical).
• 🗣️ Select the command: “Switch off TalkBack” or “Open special options settings».
• 🔓 If the Assistant opens the menu, follow the instructions in Section 2.

Method 2: Connecting the mouse over OTG

If the voice method does not work, connect to the smartphone USB-mouse-wise OTG-Adapter.TalkBack supports cursor control:

1. Connect your mouse to Xiaomi via an adapter.
2. Click the left button on the input field PIN-code.
3. Enter your password (each character is confirmed by click).
4. Once unlocked, turn off TalkBack via settings (see Section 2).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) OTG It may not work without first activating in the settings. If the mouse is not detected, try another method.

5. Delete TalkBack via ADB (for power users)

If TalkBack is triggered spontaneously or interferes with work, it can be completely deactivated at the system level using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a technique that requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
2. 📱 On your smartphone, turn on debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).
3. 🔌 Connect Xiaomi to the PC by USB (Select the File Transfer Mode).
4. 🐍 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) enter:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback


adb shell settings put secure enabled_accessibility_services ""

These teams:

• 🗑️ Delete TalkBack for the current user (without root rights).
• 🔧 Resetting special features settings.

Once executed, restart the smartphone.TalkBack will be permanently disabled, but it can be returned via the Play Market if required.

6. Resetting settings to factory (extreme case)

If none of these methods worked, and TalkBack is preventing you from using your smartphone, you have to do hard reset, which is factory reset, and it will delete all the data, so you can only use it as a last resort.

How to make a reset through Recovery:

1. 🔄 Turn off the smartphone by holding the power button.
2. 🔘 Hold the Loud up. + Food before the appearance of the Mi logo.
3. 📛 In the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (Manage volume and power buttons).
4. 🔙 Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.

After the reset, TalkBack will be disabled, but you will have to reconfigure the smartphone. If Mi Account was turned on before the reset, you will need to enter your username and password after the reset.

⚠️ Note: On models with a locked bootloader (e.g. Xiaomi for the Chinese market), a reset via Recovery may result in a Mi Account authorization requirement!

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Factory reset is the most reliable way to disable TalkBack, but it deletes all data. Use it only if other methods have failed.

7.How to prevent the accidental activation of TalkBack?

To prevent the function from activating on its own, follow a few simple steps:

• ⚙️ Turn off shortcuts: Go to Settings → Special facilities → Special Features shortcuts and deactivate TalkBack option.
• 🔒 Protect Settings: Set a password to the Special Features section (available in some firmware via Security) → Application lockdown).
• 👶 Children's Mode: If children use a smartphone, turn the Space for Children on MIUI — TalkBack is disabled by default.
• 📱 Update. MIUI: In new versions of firmware, bugs with spontaneous inclusion of the function are fixed.

You can also install a third-party application to block random clicks, such as Button Mapper (it allows you to reassign button combinations).

FAQ: Frequent questions about TalkBack on Xiaomi