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Turn VoiceOver On / Off - Apple ® iOS

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Turn VoiceOver On / Off - Apple® iOS

Here's how to turn VoiceOver for your iPhone / iPad on or off.
  • The VoiceOver changes the gestures you use to control your device.
  • When enabled, you must use VoiceOver gestures to operate your device.
  • Screen gestures control what's selected:
    • Tap once to select an item.
    • Double-tap to activate the selected item.
    • Swipe using three fingers to scroll.
  • For additional VoiceOver info, check out this Apple Support page.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Accessibility
    .
    If not available, navigate:
    Settings
    General
    Accessibility
    .
  2. Tap
    VoiceOver
    .
  3. Tap the
    VoiceOver switch
     (upper-right) to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    If prompted with a pop-up, double-tap
    OK
    .

Alternate Method

Additional ways to disable VoiceOver are available through Accessibility Shortcuts:
  1. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Accessibility
    Accessibility Shortcut
    .
    If unavailable, navigate:
    Settings
    General
    Accessibility
    Accessibility Shortcut
    .
  2. Tap
    VoiceOver
    .
    Selected when a checkmark is present.
  3. When VoiceOver is enabled:
    • iPhone® X and later models: Triple-click the side button (top right edge).
    • iPad® models without a Home button: Triple-click the top button (top-right).
    • Other iPhone and iPad models with a Home button: Triple-click the Home button.