[access-uk] Re: Touch Screen Phones
- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:02:15 +0100
Hi Sandra,
I wouldn't have recommended you get the S2, because it is on Ice Cream
Sandwich.
You really need a Jellybean phone for the best in accessibility.
I don't even know if the S2 is going to get the update to Jellybean.
Couple of things though.
You answer the phone the same way as you unlock it, that is to say slide
your finger left to right about the middle of the screen.
If you go to Settings, Accessibility, there is an option that says Power
Button Ends call. Tick this box and you will be able to hang up by simply
pressing the power key.
I hope this gives you something to get going with.
All the best
Steve
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-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
whizza
Sent: 26 September 2012 19:24
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Touch Screen Phones
Hi all,
A couple of weeks ago I asked for mobile phone recommendations on this list.
I didn't want an IPhone so I decided to go for an android device. O2 didn't
have a Nexus, which was the one Steve recommended, so I chose a Galaxy S2.
It arrived two days ago and what can I say? I am finding it so difficult.
I watched You Tube videos of blind people using the S2 and they made it look
so easy. I've turned on Talk Back and Touch to Explore but I just can't get
going. My sim needs a pin code and trying to find the numbers to enter on
the screen is a nightmare. I can't find where to answer or hang up a call.
I know there's an Android app called eyes free shell. Does anyone know
anything about this and would it perhaps make life a bit easier. I'm trying
so hard not to send it back as I know it can be used. Does anyone have any
tips or tricks for getting around the screen on these touch screen devices
because I'll have to send it back if it doesn't get any easier. Please,
someone! Help before I go insane!
Cheers,
Sandra.
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