Welcome to the Accessible Android Bug Tracker
A comprehensive database dedicated to cataloging Android bugs that affect blind and low vision screen reader users. Our primary goal is to raise awareness among users about issues encountered while using TalkBack or Jieshuo (CSR). We also aim to assist Google developers and the developer of Jieshuo in addressing these bugs more effectively and promptly.
Important Notes:
- This section of Accessible Android compiles accessibility-related bugs associated with TalkBack and Jieshuo, identified by the Accessible Android Editorial Team or reported by members. We encourage you to submit your bug reports to enhance the reliability and usefulness of this resource.
- Please note that the database cannot be claimed as entirely complete or accurate. Testing every device, Android variant, application, and use case is beyond our capacity.
- When submitting a bug report, please provide detailed information, including the screen reader version, Android version, your phone model, and any other relevant details that can assist in accurately tracking the issue. In the case of TalkBack, please specify if it is Google TalkBack or Samsung TalkBack. All of these details can be typed into the “Version” field.
- The bug report submission form is presented as a web dialog, which can be closed by pressing the Escape key.
- Certain screen readers, such as NVDA, may encounter difficulties in reading the labels for the controls within the bug submission form. If this occurs, using the Arrow keys may help in accessing the label information.
App crashes
Delays in screen reader response
Difficulty navigating complex web pages or applications
Focus jumps
Incompatibility with third-party apps
Inconsistent or missing label announcements
Issues with gesture recognition
Lack of support for certain accessibility features, such as braille displays or voice commands
Non-Functional screen reader feature/option. This is just a suggestion
Problems with text-to-speech output
Screen reader crashes
Unexpected screen reader behavior
Unexpected screen reader behavior | TalkBack navigates between keyboard items instead of moving focus out of the Gboard window when swiping |
| ID: 4445 Product: Android Accessibility Suite (TalkBack) Version: from TalkBack9 and up Report Date: 13 May 2025 | |
| Status: Active Priority: High Reporter: | |
Unexpected screen reader behavior | Multiple Beep Sounds during Voice Input when using Gboard |
| ID: 4446 Product: Android Accessibility Suite (TalkBack) Version: TalkBack14 and up, new Gboard versions Report Date: 13 May 2025 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Medium Reporter: | |
Unexpected screen reader behavior | With Jieshuo, keeping one finger on the Delete button to remove several letters doesn't work with newer releases of Gboard |
| ID: 3935 Product: Jieshuo Screen Reader (CSR) Version: Android 14, Jieshuo 2024.09.29, Gboard V14.6.03.665297282-release-arm64-v8a, Galaxy S24 Ultra Report Date: 30 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Medium Reporter: Amir Soleimani | |
Unexpected screen reader behavior | Jieshuo's lift-to-type function doesn't work on the pin-typing screen for Samsung phones |
| ID: 3928 Product: Jieshuo Screen Reader (CSR) Version: Jieshuo V2024.09.25, Android 14, Galaxy S24 Ultra Report Date: 27 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Low Reporter: Amir Soleimani | |
Unexpected screen reader behavior | TalkBack spells letters phonetically upon navigating on the App or Home screen even when its corresponding setting is disabled |
| ID: 3920 Product: Android Accessibility Suite (TalkBack) Version: Google TalkBack 15.0, Android 14, Samsung S24 Ultra Report Date: 27 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Low Reporter: Amir Soleimani | |
Focus jumps | Inconsistent Focus When Navigating Messages in Google Messages with Jieshuo Screen Reader |
| ID: 3919 Product: Jieshuo Screen Reader (CSR) Version: N/A Report Date: 27 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Medium Reporter: Kareen Kiwan | |
Unexpected screen reader behavior | Jieshuo remains silent when moving among lists or upon reaching them |
| ID: 3917 Product: Jieshuo Screen Reader (CSR) Version: Jieshuo V20240920, Android 14, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Report Date: 27 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Medium Reporter: Amir Soleimani | |
Unexpected screen reader behavior | TalkBack incorrectly alters the focus when no more reading control exists |
| ID: 3916 Product: Android Accessibility Suite (TalkBack) Version: Google TalkBack 14 and 15, Android 13 and 14, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra, and A54 Report Date: 27 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Medium Reporter: Amir Soleimani | |
Incompatibility with third-party apps | Voice Commands to Google Assistant Fail When Jieshuo Uses Accessibility Volume Channel |
| ID: 3918 Product: Jieshuo Screen Reader (CSR) Version: It affects all recent Google app and jieshuo versions. Report Date: 27 September 2024 | |
| Status: Active Priority: Medium Reporter: Kareen Kiwan | |
