Most apps on Android allow you to copy text to your clipboard without presenting any problems. However, certain apps like Instagram and Netflix, do not allow this in any capacity. You may also have run into a similar situation while using some e-reader apps. Luckily, there are a couple of workarounds to this issue. In this article, we bring you the top 2 ways to copy unselectable texts from Android apps directly to the clipboard.
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Copy unselectable text from apps using the Universal Copy app
Step 1: Download the Universal Copy app from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Launch the Universal Copy app on your device.
Step 3: Turn on the toggle switch for Universal Copy.
Step 4: In the following pop-up box, tap on Open Settings.
Step 5: You will be redirected to Accessibility Settings where you will need to give Universal Copy permission to read the text on the screen. Go to Downloaded Apps and turn on the toggle switch for Universal Copy.
Step 6: Turn on the toggle switch for Notifications.
Step 7: Now, go to the app that contains the text you want to copy.
Step 8: Swipe down from the status bar and select Normal Mode from Universal Copy’s notification.
Step 9: Tap on the text you want to copy and select Copy from the list of options. You can also choose to edit the text before copying it to the clipboard.
Once the text has been copied to the clipboard, you can paste it anywhere you want.
Copy text from an app that doesn’t allow it using Google Photos
Step 1: Take a screenshot of the text you want to copy and open it in Google Photos.
Step 2: Tap the Lens icon at the bottom of your screen.
Step 3: Tap on Text and select the text from the image you want to copy.
Step 4: Tap on Copy Text. The text will be copied to the clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I copy unselectable text from any Android app?
Use apps like Universal Copy, Easy Copy, and Clip Layer to copy text unselectable text from apps.
How do I use Universal Copy?
Once you install Universal Copy on your device, go to Accessibility Settings and give Universal Copy permission to read the text on the screen. Then, allow it notification access as well. Once the app is up and running, simply select Normal Mode from the notification panel and select the text you want to copy.
How do I copy text from Instagram?
Since the Instagram app does not allow users to copy any text on it, you can either use the Universal Copy app or switch to the web version of Instagram.
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Conclusion
This is how you can copy unselectable text on your Android phone from apps that don’t allow it. Apart from Universal Copy, you can also use apps like Clip Layer, Native Clipboard, and Easy Copy to accomplish the same task. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments!
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