Download the App
Search “NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile” in the Google Play Store.
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First Launch
Enable location access when prompted — this ensures accurate weather alerts. The app includes four main tabs: Settings, Information Sources, Highlights, and KNFB Reader Basic.
You must log in through the Settings tab first. Until you do, the other three tabs are grayed out and inaccessible. The app reopens to the last tab you accessed.
Open the Settings tab
Settings is where you log in and manage alerts.
Enter your subscriber ID and security code, then tap Login
Your codes are the same ones you use for the phone service.
Allow location access when prompted
Location is used only for localized weather alerts.
The Four Tabs
Settings
About — app version and additional information. Support and Feedback — opens an email to the support team. Emergency Weather Alerts toggle — enable or disable automatic audio alerts.
Information Sources
A full listing of publications organized by category: state-specific publications, breaking news, magazines, and an All Publications section. TV listings are also available here. Use the Add button on any publication to save it to your Favorites in the Highlights tab.
Highlights
Your personalized home screen: Welcome (your name and location), Weather Alerts, What’s New, Local Weather (AccuWeather forecast), Favorite Publications, and My Queue (offline articles saved for later — only appears if items are in the queue).
KNFB Reader Basic
A built-in document scanner. Point your camera at any printed text, tap to capture, and the app reads it aloud. Free and built directly into the app.
Reading Publications
From Highlights: tap any saved publication to open it directly.
From Information Sources: navigate to the publication you want, then choose one of the options below.
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Add | Saves it to your Highlights Favorites |
| Full Publication | Loads the full issue for reading with heading navigation |
Inside a publication, sections are listed with article counts. Tap a section to browse its articles, or choose View Full Section to navigate by heading.
Saving and Sharing Articles
When reading an article, tap the Share button beneath the article title. Options include:
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Save | Save as a text or HTML file (stored on your device for use in other apps) |
| My Queue | Saves the article within the app; available in Highlights even after the publication has rotated out |
| Email the article to the address on your account |
Reading with TalkBack
| Gesture | How to do it |
|---|---|
| Read all | Open an article, then swipe down with two fingers from your desired starting point |
| Pause | Tap once with two fingers |
| Headings | Set TalkBack’s Reading Controls to Headings, then swipe up or down to move between articles |
To cycle through Reading Controls: on devices with multi-finger gestures, three-finger swipe right or left, or swipe up then down (or down then up) in one motion. On devices without multi-finger gestures, swipe up then down (or down then up) in one motion.
Note: Some gestures may vary by Android version and device. Refer to your device’s documentation for the most accurate guidance. For a full TalkBack guide, visit Google’s Get started with TalkBack.
Using Magnification
Available on Android 13 and later:
Go to Settings → Accessibility → Magnification
Magnification is built into Android; no download needed.
Turn on the Magnification shortcut
Recommended: Hold Volume Keys (press and hold both volume keys).
Use your shortcut to activate magnification
Tap anywhere on screen to magnify. Drag two fingers to move around the screen. Pinch with two fingers to adjust zoom level. Use your shortcut again to turn off magnification.
A Few Things to Know
Favorites means publications saved from Information Sources — they appear in Highlights.
Data usage: files are typically small, but check your data plan with your carrier. NFB-NEWSLINE is not responsible for overages.
Older issues: old content is removed automatically — no manual deletion needed.
Need Help?
Marcus Bass
Hawaiʻi Program Coordinator, NFB-NEWSLINE Hawaiʻi
NFB-NEWSLINE National Helpline
Account issues, technical help, general inquiries
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time