Missing Screen Title

Each screen or activity in an Android app must have a descriptive title so users can identify where they are in the app.

WCAG Reference

Maps to: WCAG 2.4.2 Page Titled | Applies to: WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2 Introduced in: WCAG 2.0 | Level: A | Read the official specification →

What this rule checks

The scanner verifies that each Activity or navigable screen exposes a title through the android:label attribute, toolbar title, or accessibility pane title.

Why it matters

TalkBack announces the screen title when a user navigates to a new screen. Without a title, users cannot tell which screen they are on, making navigation through an app disorienting and slow.

Common failure patterns

• activities with no android:label in the manifest
• fragments used as top-level destinations without setting an accessibility pane title
• dynamic screen titles that are set programmatically but omit the TalkBack announcement
• toolbar titles that are set to empty strings or the app name on every screen

Remediation guidance

• set android:label on every <activity> in AndroidManifest.xml
• for fragment-based navigation, call ViewCompat.setAccessibilityPaneTitle(view, "Screen Name")
• ensure toolbar titles reflect the specific screen, not just the app name
• test by navigating between screens with TalkBack to confirm announcements

Related docs

• Android Rule Repository
• Accessibility Issue Remediation Guide