Noticing an RTT button when you’re on a call on your Android phone but don’t know what it’s for, much less why you’d need to use it? Or did you turn it on and no longer need it? Then it’s probably safe to disable it. Let’s take a look at how to turn off RTT Calling on Android.
What Is RTT Calling Used For?
RTT (Real-Time Text) Calling is an accessibility feature that allows people with hearing or vocal disabilities to communicate via text in a phone call. Different from a messaging app, RTT Calling displays every keystroke in real-time until the person stops typing, displaying the message they want the other person(s) to see.
This adds a human element to the conversation that you cannot get from a typical messaging app, as you see every edit of a person’s message. It gives the message a more intimate feeling, akin to a voice call.
If you or someone you know has difficulties with hearing or speaking, you may want to get acquainted withhow to use RTT Calling on Android,how to make RTT calls on iOS, or both.
How to Turn Off RTT Calling on Android
To turn off RTT Calling on Android, we’ll be showing you how to do that on a Pixel 7. Keep in mind that the process may differ depending on the Android phone you are using, but it will be similar.
Setting RTT toNot visiblehides theRTT Callingbutton on your Android phone, but you will still receive RTT calls from callers who have it activated on their device.
RTT Calling Is an Essential Accessibility Feature on Android
RTT Calling on Android gives everyone the ability to have personable and intimate real-time conversations over the phone, even if a person has hearing or vocal disabilities. It’s a feature we should all be aware of in case we need to use it for someone we care about. But until then, feel free to keep it turned off on your Android device.
