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Controlling the screen with finger gestures – Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime User Manual

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When you activate TalkBack, the device provides voice feedback and reads aloud the features
you select. Also, the device provides voice feedback when the screen turns off, when you
have new notifications, and more.
When you activate Explore by touch while using TalkBack, the device reads selected items
aloud. Firstly, the device reads aloud items on the screen when you tap them. Then, the
device will perform the function or open the app if you tap anywhere on the screen twice
quickly. If Explore by touch is deactivated, the device cannot perform various features that
require finger gestures.
To activate

Explore by touch, open the Apps screen, tap Settings

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TalkBack

Settings, and then tick Explore by touch.

Some features are not available while you are using TalkBack.

Controlling the screen with finger gestures

You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are using TalkBack. If
Explore by touch is deactivated, the device cannot perform some of the features that require
finger gestures.
To activate

Explore by touch, open the Apps screen, tap Settings

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TalkBack

Settings, and then tick Explore by touch.

• Exploring the screen: Place a finger on the screen and move your finger to explore the

screen. Select and hold on an item and the device reads aloud the item. When you
release your finger, the item under your finger is selected.

• Selecting items: Tap an item to select it. Or, select and hold on an item while exploring

the screen, and then release your finger.

• Opening the selected item: While selected items are read aloud, when you hear the item

you want, release your finger from the item. Then, tap anywhere on the screen twice
quickly.

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