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CRITICAL: Absolute lack of accessibility/TalkBack in installer and OOBE - Blind users are completely excluded #129

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CRITICAL: Absolute lack of accessibility/TalkBack in installer and OOBE - Blind users are completely excluded
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I am writing this to express my absolute outrage and frustration. I am a blind user, and your project, Android-x86, is a disgrace when it comes to basic digital accessibility.
Currently, it is impossible for a blind person to install this system or go through the initial setup (OOBE) without sighted assistance. TalkBack is either stripped out or non-functional during the most critical stages.
In 2026, forcing a blind person to "guess" a graphical interface or use unreliable OCR tools just to install an OS is not just a "missing feature" – it is systemic discrimination and exclusion. If you think that blind people don't use virtual machines or install operating systems, you are living in a bubble of ignorance.
Accessibility is not a hobbyist's "extra option"; it is a fundamental human right in technology.
Questions for the developers:

  1. Why is the accessibility suite removed or disabled in the installer?
  2. When will you implement a screen reader or a fully accessible text-mode installer?
  3. Do you intend to keep excluding an entire group of users, or will you finally fix this broken mess?
    I expect more than "we are a small team" as an excuse. Accessibility should be part of the core design, not an afterthought. Fix this.

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