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How to Change the Language on Samsung Phones

Add as many languages as you want and switch between them

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What to Know

Go to Settings > General management > Language > Add Language > Select a language.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 menu icon > Account > Select the country > follow the on-screen instructions.

How to Change the Language on Your Samsung Phone

Changing the language on a Samsung Galaxy phone takes just a few steps. Open Settings. Tap General management. Tap Language. Tap Add language. Select a language from the list. Select Keep current or Set as default. To change the default language at any time, repeat these steps > select the language > Apply.

How to Switch Languages on a Samsung Phone

Anytime you use your Samsung keyboard, you can switch between languages on the fly. Open the app you want to type in, such as Messages. The spacebar displays the language abbreviations for each one you’ve installed. Tap and hold the spacebar to select another language. You can also tap the globe icon next to the spacebar to toggle between languages.

How to Change the Language Back to English on a Samsung Phone

To switch back to English, tap and hold the spacebar and select English. Go into Settings > General management > Language and input > Language and tap English to change the default language. A checkmark will appear next to it.

How to Change the Region on a Samsung Phone

If you move to a different country, you can change your region once you’re there. First, you need to delete your Samsung account. Then you need to create a Samsung account in the new location. Finally, you need to change your region in the Google Play store to access apps.

Delete Your Samsung Account

Follow these instructions to delete your Samsung account. Go to Samsung’s website and click the profile icon on the top right. Select Sign in/Create Account. Input your username and password and click Sign in. Click your profile image. Select My Account. Click My Account Info. Click Manage Samsung Account. Click Delete Account. Tick the box to indicate you’re aware of the conditions. Click Delete. Then you can create a new Samsung account.

Update Your Play Store Region

Follow these instructions to change your Google Play Store region. Open the Play Store app. Tap the menu icon (three vertical lines). Select Account. Tap the country you’re in under Country and profiles. (If you don't see this option, you can't change it.) Follow the on-screen instructions to add payment methods. FAQ What's the best Samsung phone? Lifewire recommends the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G as the best overall Samsung phone currently available. While the camera has some issues, it's a powerful device with all the latest connectivity options and a large battery. Check out Lifewire's full guide to the best Samsung phones for other great picks. How do you unlock a Samsung phone? First, you need to locate your phone's IMEI number. Open the keypad and type *#06#. Write the IMEI down. Then, you can either contact your carrier and ask it to unlock the phone (if it qualifies), you can take it to a repair shop, or you can use a third-party carrier unlock service like UnlockRiver. Check out Lifewire's guide to unlocking your Samsung phone for more information. How do you factory reset a Samsung phone? Open the Quick Settings menu and tap Settings > General Management > Reset > Factory Data Reset. Tap the Reset button and follow the on-screen directions. A factory reset deletes all information on your phone, so make sure you backup anything important before beginning this process. How do you back up a Samsung phone? Open the Settings app and tap System > Backup > Back Up Now. This could take a few minutes to complete depending on how much information is stored on your device. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Language on Android Devices How to Change the System Language on Windows 10 How to Change Your Facebook Language Settings How to Change Language on Apple TV How to Change Language in Microsoft Word and Office How to Change the Google Maps Navigation Voice How to Change Language on HBO Max How to Change Gmail's Language Default The Easiest Way to Change Chrome's Default Languages How to Change the Display Language in Windows 7 How to Change the Language on Google Maps How to Delete Tinder How to Change Language on Amazon Prime Video How to Change the Keyboard on Android How to Change the Region on an iPhone How to Change the Time on a Kindle Paperwhite Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies