Switch Access for developers - Accessibility on Android

[@nailsad_eleos]

Doesn't it bother you that the switch access settings design is different from the phone settings?

[@qbalsdon]

Thank you for this. Could you please allow developers to manipulate these events with ADB? It's a tool right there just waiting for developers to use and it means we can use the phone without putting it in a weird state. I have example code but as an external developer it comes out as a bit of a hack because I don't have access to the relevant APIs.

[@reneerorie743]

Please tell me how to get to the switch access option? I've looked under accessibility settings and it is not there. I have a Google Pixel 7 using an Android system. It is just not there

[@citrusella-nomorecraptions]

IIRC they split it off from the standard accessibility suite, so you may need to download it off Google Play?

[@JamesDavisMakes]

Hopefully you figured it out but replying just in case for you and others having similar issues: I have a Google Pixel 7 Pro running Android 14. Here are two ways: 1. The easiest way is to go to your device settings and using the search bar and search for "switch access." On the search results list, the option is listed in the Accessibility section. 2. The manual way. Open device settings, scroll down to Accessibility, and tap/click it. The accessibility page is split up into sections. Scroll down to the "Interaction controls" section and inside it there should be "Switch Access." On my phone it has a green logo of a switch with an arrow pointing from the left button to the right button. In both cases, you should see the same screen as you see in 1:09. If you still don't see it, are you running a custom mod of the OS? I'm using stock Android and, as of today July 2024, you should see the option.

[@fawnburgess3236]

There is for Google pixel but not sure what the point really is

[@paullebon323]

There is no "switch access" in accessibility now.

[@reneerorie743]

I'm having the same problem. If you find out the answer please please let me know

[@Ylluria]

In trying to remove a weird chrome page zoom thing, I found out about Switch Access. So I found it, ticked the slider, and now it's GONE. Like, I don't even have switch access on my phone anymore. Searching settings, accessibility, nothing. O.o Halp!! I need to get my triple tap to zoom back! O.o

[@BizardGaming1]

There's no switch access

[@need5868]

hello , thank you for this lesson , I am beginner and I need somethings like this 😍

[@AndroidDevelopers]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Welcome aboard! 🚀 If you're interested in putting your new skills to the test, check out this accessibility pathway: developer.android.com/courses/pathways/make-your-android-app-accessible

[@leonardigweokolo2813]

Google is great!!!

[@tiladios]

My phone doesn't even have the Switch Acces option

[@mdnoman8445]

Same

[@guruprasadpal1153]

1:19

[@prudhvir3ddy]

Volume keeps changing when we do this. Any hack around ?

[@AndroidDevelopers]

Hello Prudhvi! Please check the following for additional resources regarding Accessibility on Android: bit.ly/3PD5j5z and bit.ly/3aTIAnh

[@rabiemohimane565]

Nice presentation

[@cyboy-hu4oe]

Cool

[@InspirationalPrayer]

Great 😃😃😃😃

[@AndroidDevelopers]

It certainly is! If you're looking for even more info on accessibility with Android, we've got you covered below 🤖✨ Android Made for You → goo.gle/3DIWeVS

[@smorris7741]

I love android but it's implementation of switch access is terrible. Try to tell the devs, they're not interested.

[@user-ms8ei9le7x]

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