Real Time Text (RTT) is a communication feature on phone that instantly sends texts as they’re typed – useful for individuals with hearing or speech impairment, but potentially distracting or annoying for others who don’t require its services. Also, RTT calls are usually counted against voice minutes so it is wise to disable RTT when not needed.
How to Turn Off RTT on Android
Turning off RTT on an Android is relatively straightforward and simple, you can access this feature via your device’s Settings app or carrier website and easily disable it. Steps may differ slightly depending on make and model of device used but all methods involve accessing Accessibility menus in order to locate and disable RTT option.
If you need help finding the appropriate settings, reach out to your carrier or device manufacturer. Also ensure your device remains up-to-date, as newer OS and apps may offer alternative ways of disabling RTT.
Your phone’s dialer allows you to disable Real-Time Text as well. Simply open the Phone app, tap the three-dot menu icon, and access your settings – from there search for an “RTT” or “Real-Time Text” option and toggle it off.
Once RTT has been disabled, you should no longer receive notifications that your contact is typing text messages during a call. However, if you want to be informed when their contacts use RTT again, simply enable this feature by revisiting your Settings app and tapping RTT again.
Option two is using a third-party calling app with more advanced features for enhanced calling experiences. There are dozens of such apps available on Google Play Store; explore your options until you find one that meets your specific requirements.
Though RTT on Android may be useful to those with hearing and speech impairments, its use can be disruptive for others who do not require its service. Furthermore, hackers have been known to utilize RTT mode on android phones in order to gain entry to device systems and settings; to prevent unwanted notifications and protect privacy it’s essential that this feature be turned off when not needed.
