# Feature Request: Language Switch **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Labs\ **Tags:** plexamp\ **Created:** [May 3, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981 "2023-05-03T18:09:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![merijenni1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/db5fbb/32.png) [@merijenni1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/merijenni1)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/1 "2023-05-03T18:09:47Z")
With the new update the player changed the language to my local installation, but I would like to switch back to english or another language of my choosing and see so far no setting for that. ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/2 "2023-05-03T18:25:32Z")
Just to verify… is this about your personal preferences or an issue with a specific translation? ---
**Author:** ![Wunderwally](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/wunderwally/32/81949_2.png) [@Wunderwally](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wunderwally)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/3 "2023-05-03T18:46:15Z")
You can use the iOS System Settings for that. Just open it and scroll to Plexamp, there you can choose your preferred Language for that app. (This works for most apps btw) ![IMG_1980](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/4X/e/0/6/e067e98afa1a02da7aeaa265d8abe7d1e65830e4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![merijenni1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/db5fbb/32.png) [@merijenni1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/merijenni1)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/4 "2023-05-03T18:52:28Z")
Personal preference. It is poor accessibility to force a language to the OS language. I use Windows. Speaking multiple languages some are preferred differently. ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/5 "2023-05-03T20:36:11Z")
@Wunderwally : thanks for sharing that… I didn’t know you can do that. However, for this option to be available, you first need to add a second/multiple languages in your language preferences (even if you keep your primary language unchanged). `Settings` \> `General` \> `Language & Region` \> `Add Language` > **[Change the language on your iPhone or iPad](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204031)** > > You can change the language setting on your iPhone or iPad if it's incorrect or if you've accidentally changed the language to one you don't understand. ---
**Author:** ![aubrey.wodonga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/aubrey.wodonga/32/175408_2.png) [@aubrey.wodonga](https://forums.plex.tv/u/aubrey.wodonga)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2023, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/6 "2023-05-05T06:23:59Z")
The latest release (available shortly) includes a setting to switch language within the app on desktop. As noted above, on both Android and iOS this was already possible in the OS’s settings 🙂 > [@Plexamp Release Notes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-release-notes/221280/57): > > Version v4.7.1 Coming soon to a device near you: a quick followup release to squash some bugs. boot beetleAdded Sonic Sage is now available to Tidal users without a personal library. Desktop: Allow overriding the system default language. Fixed Mobile: Dismiss the keyboard when signing in with browser. Mobile: The home screen could end up in a half-scrolled state after switching between landscape and portrait. Several reported crashes. Updated translations. ---
**Author:** ![YdK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ydk/32/237241_2.png) [@YdK](https://forums.plex.tv/u/YdK)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/7 "2023-05-09T11:36:03Z")
Where is the app specific setting for languages on android? I have looked through the app settings on my phone and I can’t find them. If you mean I have to change the OS wide language setting, I would very much request you reconsider that design decision. Other than that I find the translation in some parts (for lack of a better word) kinda cringe, it makes looking up settings and terms harder since information online is generally in English. ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/8 "2023-05-09T18:58:08Z")
According to Google, this is how you change the language for individual apps. > **[Change app language on your Android phone - Android Help](https://support.google.com/android/answer/12395118?hl=en)** > > Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 13 and up. Learn how to check your Android version. > You can change the language for an individual app in your phone settings. ---
**Author:** ![YdK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ydk/32/237241_2.png) [@YdK](https://forums.plex.tv/u/YdK)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/9 "2023-05-15T08:33:41Z")
Thanks for the link, apparently it’s a feature that’s new to android 13. I tried the steps in the link and couldn’t find it. It appears oneplus hasn’t implemented that option in their version of android 13. I would suggest not depending on a feature like this before it’s widely implemented. Besides this oneplus issue (and possibly other manufacturers have done this as well), there are plenty people that have devices that haven’t (yet) gotten an android 13 update. ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/10 "2023-05-15T18:56:39Z")
According to the release notes of Plexamp 4.7.4, there should be an in-app option for older Android releases. Any chance you have `Settings` \> `Language` as an option within Plexamp? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-language-switch/839981/11 "2023-08-13T18:57:24Z")
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