Changing your phone’s language

Apple iPhone 8 on iOS 16.0.0

You can have multiple languages on your device or you can change the main language on your device.

  1. Step 1/6

    From within the Settings app, scroll to and tap General.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  2. Step 2/6

    Scroll to and tap Language & Region.

    The indicator is in the center.
  3. Step 3/6

    Tap Add Language...

    The indicator is towards the top.
  4. Step 4/6

    Select a language.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  5. Step 5/6

    Tap the new language.

    Note: Your device will fade to black for a few seconds, then fade back with the selected language enabled.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  6. Step 6/6
    Step 6 of 6:

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