@INicoDX Reinstall or re enable Google TalkBack, then the Switch Access option should be there
@MDMcAtee There is nothing to fix. Cancelling the beep is "an intended experimental feature that we are testing to improve the user experience and latency on voice search." For more information read my post above.
I am having the same problem INicoDX is having. I'm running 4.4 and I have been able to re-enable talk back but the "switch access" option never appears in the accessibility>settings.
Like many I find this voice option useless without the notification that the phone is listening. Without it, it's really negatively affecting my user experience. I've become quite dependent on it for making calls, taking notes, setting alarms Etc.
I NEED the beep back Google!
Thanks everyone here for their hard work tracking down some great solutions!
Hopefully someone has one for our persistent quirk.