5 Ways to Fix Android Accessibility Settings That Turn off Automatically

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Fix 1: Check Accessibility Settings

Ensure you haven’t disabled the accessibility settings for the app you are trying to use.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp, and selectAccessibility.

Step 2:Under the downloaded apps,open the appyou want to check accessibility permissions for.

Step 3:Ensure you’veenabled accessibility permissionfor the app.

Fix 2: Disable Battery Saver Restrictions

Enablingbattery restrictionsfor the app may turn off accessibility permissions for it.

Tap and holdthe app icon, and selectApp Info. Scroll down, selectBattery Saver, and selectNo Restrictions.

Fix 3: Lock the App in the App Switcher

Open the app with the accessibility permission, go to the app switcher tray, and tap on the app icon above the app’s preview to lock the app. This prevents the app from being killed.

Fix 4: Provide Admin Access to the App

Apps with device administration privileges stay in the memory and seldom get turned off in the Accessibility settings. Check if the app you are trying to use requires device admin permissions.

Proceed with caution, and do not provide device admin permissions unless necessary.

Step 1:OpenSettings > Security & Privacy > More security & privacy.

Step 2:SelectDevice admin apps. Turn on the toggle for the app for which accessibility settings automatically turn off.

Fix 5: Disable Developer Options

A fewdeveloper optionsmay mess with accessibility configurations for an app on your device. Disabling it may fix the problem.

OpenSettings > System > Developer Optionsand turn it off.

Also Read:How to fix can’t take screenshots due to security policy on Android

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Last updated on 29 August, 2024

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