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How to Change the Language on Android Devices

You can switch between multiple languages too

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What to Know

Go to Settings > System > Languages & Input > Languages > Add a Language > Select a language and a dialect if applicable.Open the app in which you want to type. Tap and hold the space bar and select a language.To change your region in the Play Store app, tap the profile icon in the top right > Settings > General > Account preferences.. This article outlines how to change your Android’s language from English to another language and how to change it back.

How to Change the Language on Your Phone

Changing the language takes just a few steps. Go to Settings. Tap System. Tap Languages & input. Tap Languages. The current language is displayed. Tap Add a Language. Select a language and a dialect if applicable. Now you can switch between languages as needed.

How to Switch Languages on Android

Anytime you use your Android keyboard, you can switch between languages on the fly. Open the app in which you want to type. Tap and hold the space bar. Select a language.

How to Change the Language on an Android Back to English

To switch between languages, tap and hold the space bar in the app you’re using and select the language. If you no longer need to type in a language, you can remove it. Go to Settings. Tap System. Tap Languages & input. Tap Languages. The current languages are displayed. Tap the three-dot menu icon. Tap Remove. Tick the box next to a Language. Tap the trash icon. Tap Remove.

How to Change Your Android s Region

If you move to a different country, you can change your region. You must be in that country to change it. You might not see this option if you’ve changed your country within the last year. However, once you’ve added a new country, you can switch between the two. Tap the profile icon at the top right. Go to Settings. Expand the General section. Choose Account preferences. Select the country in Country and profiles. Follow the on-screen instructions to add payment methods.
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