We recently shared some details on how to add words to the dictionary on an Android device, which led to a few questions from readers. Some include how to swear or disable the offensive word block on Android. Android will wash your mouth with soap by default, but here we will explain how to change these settings. These settings are still the same as we continue into 2017.
Over the past few years, Google has really improved its voice-to-text features on Android. Millions of users use their voice for almost everything. Reply to a message or basic Google searches. As a result, you probably tried to say @$$hole to a friend while joking, but only found out that Google blocks offensive words. Not to mention the keyboard, it never suggests a cursed word while typing. This is autocorrect done right.
Disable this setting in Language and Input
If you’re cursing like a sailor, as I sometimes do while watching football, you probably texted a friend and just tried to get the “these duck referees suck” message. This is all part of Google’s plan. The keyboard doesn’t suggest profanity by default and doesn’t even type profanity, which is why many users add them to their device dictionary. If you write a message using your voice, you end up with a letter and a few stars. Like f*** instead.
Alternatively, it blocks words that Google finds offensive. So some normal words won’t show up either. wired has an old list It’s pretty strange to see the number of words Google has blocked and what is included or excluded. For example, almost all illegal drugs will not show up, but Marijuana comes out just fine. That said, here’s how to swear on Android by disabling any sensors owned by Google or manufacturers.
Instructions:
There are two different steps to do. Each disables a setting in certain areas. Google Search (Google Assistant) handles the voice controls, while the regular phone settings menu does the rest. You’ll want to disable “block offensive words” in Google’s voice controls and your device’s keyboard controls.
For settings, go to settings by finding the gear-shaped icon in the notification pop-up bar or the app tray. Then proceed to the field below.
Settings > Language & input > Gboard settings (or preferred keyboard like Samsung)
When you get here, you’ll land in the text correction area of the menu and uncheck the “”, that’s all. You will now be able to type swear words and the dictionary may suggest them from time to time. However, the biggest problem is the dreaded “s***” you see using your voice to reply to text messages or emails. Let’s fix the next one. These screenshots may be from older versions of Android, but the same steps apply throughout.
To curse with your voice, you need to disable a setting similar to the one above in the volume control section. This can be done a few different ways, but if you’re already in the menu above, it’s right there.
Tap Settings > Language & input > Google voice typing (under the keyboard, not the keyboard) and tap the settings icon on the right.
This will take you directly to the Google Search (Now or Assistant) audio settings menu. There are only a few options, one of them is the same “Block offensive words”. If it’s not by default, uncheck it. Users can also disable this from within Google Assistant.
Alternatively, you can enable “Personalized recognition”, which will help Google’s voice-to-text engine be more accurate in the future. Whether you have an accent, a lisp, or just speak in a southern tone.
That’s it, now your Android smartphone or tablet will understand your potty mouth and spell out what you want. Android will no longer filter out your personality, but you can still expect some fun autocorrect errors. Let us know if you have any questions in the comment section below.
