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Reading mode

Reading mode helps you with difficult-to-read text.

Google LLC · com.google.android.accessibility.reader

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v1.2.568206642 11.4 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v1.2.568206642 (2012)
Updated
May 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size
11.4 MB
Requires
Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support
ARM 64-bit
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Sep 7, 2024 (at least)
Permissions
5 (1 sensitive)
Website
google.com/accessibility
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Reading mode is an app by Google LLC in the Tools category, listed since at least September 2024. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: see all installed apps.

What's new in v1.2.568206642

Initial release of reading mode.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “killer00085”.

Designed for and with people with low vision, blindness and dyslexia, reading mode helps improve your screen reading experience with a focus on customisable contrast, text size, text-to-speech, page clutter and font types. Once downloaded, the app integrates into your Quick Settings and can be easily accessed across apps and web pages. Instructions: To get started: 1. Download and install reading mode via Play Store 2. Find reading mode on your home screen and tap to open it 3. Read the tutorial and it will redirect you to the settings at the end 4. In the settings, tap 'reading mode' and toggle on 'reading mode shortcut' to allow reading mode to access your device 5. Please refer to https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/7650693 to set up different reading mode entry points Key features: • Focused reading view: Reading mode provides a customisable reading environment without clutter to make it easier to access content and focus • Text-to-speech: Hear written content read out loud to you at the touch of a button. Choose from a selection of high-quality long-form voices. Easily accessible audio control options to rewind, fast forward and change reading speed on the go • Adjust font type and size: Toggle quickly between font sizes, styles, colours and line spaces to customise what’s best for your reading needs • Quick access: Once downloaded, reading mode is integrated into the phone interface for fast access • Multi-language support: Reading mode supports English, French, Italian and Spanish with additional languages to follow • Compatible with TalkBack: Easily use reading mode when using your screen reader. • Designed with privacy in mind: Content is never sent off your phone. Join the https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/accessible to provide feedback and receive product updates. Requirement: • Available for phones on Android 9 and later • Currently, reading mode supports English, French, Italian and Spanish Permissions notice: • Accessibility service: Since this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions and window content.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate with Google's generic name Google Play App Signing gives the keys it manages this name, but anyone can put it in a certificate, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified May 8, 2025
  • Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)CC:C6:9A:98:39:B9:84:B8:EF:BE:15:0E:73:4C:79:78:01:E1:85:4A
  • File MD51e19b1ec725de53263bb47f11e79769a
  • Uploaded by “killer00085” Bronze tier · 1,775 followers · uploading since 2021

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Permissions (5)

Reading mode requests 5 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Reading mode APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Reading mode APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1e19b1ec725de53263bb47f11e79769a.

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