Turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader using device settings
The first time you turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader, the Help app automatically opens to help you
learn about the gestures you can use.
Tip:
If you don't want to see a verification message each time you turn on the BlackBerry Screen Reader
from the device settings, turn off the
Confirmation Message option in the BlackBerry Screen Reader
section of the device settings.
Settings
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1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Screen Reader.
3. Turn on the Screen Reader switch.
4. Do one of the following:
• Double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers to continue.
• Tap
Cancel to close the dialog box without turning on the BlackBerry Screen Reader
5. Close the BlackBerry Screen Reader settings in one of the following ways:
• If the BlackBerry Screen Reader is turned on, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to minimize
the screen. If your device has a trackpad, try not to touch it when you swipe up to unlock the
screen. Swipe up from the left side or right side of the trackpad. With the point of regard on the
minimized app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
• If the BlackBerry Screen Reader is turned on, tap on the bottom left corner of the screen to set
the point of regard. Then, double-tap to return to the Accessibility screen. Tap on the bottom
left corner of the screen to set the point of regard. Then tap on the bottom left corner of the
screen again to return to the System Settings screen. With the point of regard on the minimized
app, double-tap with two fingers to close the app.
• If the BlackBerry Screen Reader is turned off, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to minimize
the screen. Tap
to close the app.
• If the BlackBerry Screen Reader is turned off, tap on the bottom left corner of the screen to
return to the Accessibility screen. Tap again to return to the System Settings screen. Swipe up
from the bottom of the screen to minimize the screen. Tap
to close the app.