Use multiple languages

Change display language

You selected the language for your phone during set up. To change it:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Language & region.
  2. Tap System Languages.
  3. Touch & hold the language you want and drag it to the first position in the list.
  4. If you don’t see the language you want, tap plus icon to add it, then drag it to the first position.

    Languages added to this list will also be available to use with the onscreen keyboard. You can also add languages to the keyboard that aren't system languages.

    This device, when bought in India, supports text input in Hindi, English, Marathi.

To remove a language, go to Settings > System > Language & region > System Languages, then tap more options icon > Remove, select the language, and tap delete icon.

Set language for an app

For specific apps, you can select a language that's different than your phone's default language:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Language & region.
  2. Tap App Languages.
  3. Tap the app's name and select the language to use.

    Not all apps support changing languages.

Set regional preferences

Set your preferences (temperature units, first day of the week) so that apps display information the way you want. Your default preferences are based on your selections for display language and app languages.

To change these preferences:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Language & region.
  2. Tap Regional preferences
  3. Adjust settings:

    • Tap Temperature and select Celsius or Fahrenheit.
    • Tap First day of week and select the day to use for calendars and schedules.

Not all apps support regional preferences.