[Android Central Question]

I've tried everything I am finding online to deal with this issue. How is it possible to sell a product that works one way and then remotely change how it operates and forcing you to use it a different way (just how I am feeling?) [Imagine waking up one morning and not being able to drive your car using gasoline and instead having to use the companys' new fuel--molasses, maybe?] I've changed the language and location settings with no luck. I've tried removing Google from the phone with disastrous results. Made changes, restarted. Nothing is working. I want to text by tapping not speaking. Thank you for any help you can provide.

[ManiacJoe]

Which phone?
Which version of android?
Which carrier?

Is it just for texting that you want to turn off GA or turn off GA for everything?