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Accessibility for Xperia Smartphones (Android 16)

    The table below shows the accessibility features available on Xperia smartphones.

    To access these features on your phone:
    Find and tap [Settings] → [Accessibility].

    Notes:

    • These features are available on Xperia smartphones with Android 16 or later installed.
      • To learn which Android version your device has, find and tap [Settings] → [About phone] → [Android version].
    • Depending on the product and/or Android OS version, some features may be excluded. Others may require you to install an app from the Google Play Store.

    What accessibility features help with vision and visibility?

    TalkBack

    With spoken feedback, you can use your device without looking at the screen.

    Select to Speak

    You can tap specific items on your screen to hear them read aloud.

    Text-to-speech output

    You can set up the speech rate, pitch, and language for text-to-speech output.

    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.

    Color correction

    You can adjust how colours are displayed on your device.

    Color inversion

    By reversing all the screen colours, you can change your display to a dark background.

    Remove animations

    You can remove some animations while operating your device.

    Cursor & touchpad accessibility

    You can set the cursor size and click behaviour when using an external mouse or touchpad.
    Note: This menu only appears if a mouse or touchpad is connected.

    Outline 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.

    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 while watching supported movies and shows.

    Voice Access

    Speak to Voice Access and control your device hands-free.

    Notes:

    • Support varies depending on the product.
    • As of April 2025, only English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish are available.

     

    What accessibility features help with 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 an audio channel during playback.

    Audio balance

    You can adjust the left and right audio balance.

    Caption preferences

    You can set the caption size, style, and language.

    Live Caption

    Live Caption detects speech on your device and automatically generates captions.
    Note: Support varies depending on the product.

    Flash notifications

    Flash the camera light or the screen when you receive notifications or when an alarm sounds.

    Hearing devices

    Set up and manage ASHA and LE Audio HAP hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other amplification devices.
    Note: Support varies depending on the product.

    *ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
    *HAP: Hearing Access Profile

    Hearing-aid compatibility (HAC)

    The device supports magnetic coupling for a hearing aid device. If you are using a hearing aid with a T-coil, turn on "Hearing-aid compatibility" in the Hearing devices menu. You can also find it in the [Phone] app under [Settings] → [Accessibility].

    Teletypewriter (TTY)

    You can use this Text Telephone (TTY) mode if you connect a teletypewriter with 3.5mm audio connectivity.

    Real-Time Text (RTT)

    You can use Real-Time Text (RTT) to send text messages or generate captions over the phone.

     

    What accessibility features help to interact with your smartphone?

    Accessibility Menu

    You can control your device from a large on-screen menu.

    Switch Access

    You can interact with your device using one or more switches.

    Touch and hold delay / 
    Touch & hold delay

    You can adjust the amount of time before your tap on the screen becomes a touch-and-hold action.

    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.

    Navigation mode

    You can choose between 3-button navigation and Gesture navigation.

    One-hand mode

    One-hand mode makes it easier to reach distant parts of the screen with your finger.

    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 and haptics / 
    Vibration & haptics

    You can turn on vibration for ringing, notifications, and touch.

    Smart call handling

    You can handle incoming calls without having to touch the screen.

    Circle to Search

    Circle, highlight, scribble, or tap text or images anywhere on your screen to select and search for them on Google.

    Swipe to invoke the assistant

    Swipe up from the bottom corner of the screen to invoke the digital assistant app.