Accessibility for Xperia Smartphone
Xperia smartphones support the following accessibility features.
You can access them from [Settings]-[Accessibility] (exclude some features)
- These features are available on Xperia smartphones with Android 11 or later installed. In addition, some features will be available from Android 12 or later (*1) or Android 13 or later (*2).
- Available features might be different depending on the product and/or Android OS version.
- Some features might require app installation from Google Play depending on the product and/or Android OS version.
Vision
TalkBack |
You can use your device without looking at the screen by spoken feedback. |
Select to Speak |
You can tap specific items on your screen to hear them read aloud. |
Font size |
You can make the text on the screen smaller or larger. |
Display size |
You can make the items on your screen smaller or larger. |
Bold text |
You can use bold font to improve visibility. (*1) |
Color correction |
You can adjust how colors are displayed on your device. |
Color inversion |
You can change your display to a dark background. |
Remove animations |
You can remove animation partly during operating your device. |
Large mouse cursor |
You can make the mouse pointer larger. |
High-contrast text |
You can make the text easier to read on your device. |
Extra dim |
You can dim your screen beyond your phone's minimum brightness so it's more comfortable to read. (*1) |
Dark theme |
You can change your display to a dark background. |
Magnification |
You can zoom or magnify to see your device's screen better. |
Audio Description |
Hear a description of what's happening on screen in supported movies and shows. (*2) |
Hearing
Live Transcribe |
You can participate in conversations around you by showing speech as text on your screen. |
Sound Notifications |
Your phone will always be checking for sounds you want to be notified about. |
Mono audio |
You can integrate audio channel during playback. |
Audio balance |
You can adjust the left and right audio balance. |
Caption preferences |
You can choose caption preferences for your device. |
Action
Accessibility Menu |
You can control your device from a large on-screen menu. |
Volume key shortcut |
You can press and hold both volume keys to start an accessibility feature. |
Accessibility Button |
You can start your accessibility apps or switch between accessibility apps. (*1) |
Switch Access |
You can interact with your device using one or more switches. |
Touch & hold delay |
You can adjust the amount of time before your tap on the screen becomes a touch & hold. |
Time to take action (Accessibility timeout) |
You can choose how long to show messages that ask you to take action but are visible only temporarily. |
Click after mouse pointer stops moving |
You can set the mouse cursor to take action automatically when the cursor stops moving for a certain amount of time. |
System navigation |
You can choose between 3-button navigation and Gesture navigation. |
One-hand mode |
One-handed mode makes it easier to reach distant parts of the screen with your finger. (*1) |
Power button ends call |
You can press your device's power button to end a call. |
Auto-rotate screen |
You can rotate the screen automatically when you move your device between portrait and landscape. |
Vibration & haptic strength |
You can turn on vibration for ringing, notifications, and touch. |
Google Assistant |
Keep in touch, manage tasks and to-dos, get answers, control your phone and more. Just say “Hey Google” to get started. |
Smart call handling |
You can handle incoming calls without having to touch the screen. |