[Fixed] Error "No speakable text present" although having android:hint – Android

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Ali Hasan
android android-edittext

Quick Fix: Add a content description to provide information about the view in addition to the hint.

The Problem:

An Android accessibility error message is displayed indicating "No speakable text present" despite having an android:hint attribute set. This error can occur when the hint text is not properly formatted or if there are other accessibility issues with the element.

The Solutions:

Solution 1: Ensure Content Description

The error occurs when the view lacks a descriptive text for screen readers or other accessibility tools. To resolve this, add a “content description” attribute to the view, providing a clear explanation of its purpose and functionality.

android:contentDescription="@string/view_description"

Q&A

Why do I still get the error message "No speakable text present" even though I have an android:hint field?

You need to add a content description to your view.

What is the purpose of the android:contentDescription field?

It provides a description of the view’s content for accessibility tools.

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