How to Change Language on iPhone (3 Methods)

Changing the language on your iPhone can be a simple yet essential adjustment, particularly if you’re adapting to a new language or prefer navigating in a different language altogether. Setting your preferred language on your iPhone enables easy navigation, text typing, and interaction with Siri. Continue reading to learn how to adjust the language settings on your iPhone, ensuring a personalized and user-friendly experience.

Changing System Language on iPhone

To change the system language on your iPhone and have all iOS menus and settings in your preferred language, follow these steps:

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone and proceed to General.

• Tap on Language & Region.

• Then, select “Add Language” under the Preferred Languages section.

• Use the search bar to find your preferred language or simply scroll down and select it from the list.

• Select your preferred language from the list and set it as the primary language on your iPhone.

Your iPhone will then begin to apply the language change, and you may experience a brief delay as the adjustments take effect. Once you’ve finished, the interface will switch to the language you’ve just selected.

Changing Keyboard Language on iPhone

After changing the system language on your iPhone, it’s important to note that the keyboard language will not automatically reflect the same change. To use a new keyboard language, you must adjust it separately. Here’s how:

• Open the Settings app and go to General.

• Tap on Keyboard on the subsequent screen.

• Next, tap on Keyboards at the top.

• Here, you’ll see the currently set keyboard language at the top. To add a new language, simply tap on “Add New Keyboards.“

• Use the search bar to find your preferred language or simply scroll down and select it from the list.

• Choose whether you prefer to use a Transliteration keyboard or the Standard keyboard for the selected language.

• Now that you’ve added a new keyboard on your iPhone, you can manually change the keyboard language while typing.

• To change the keyboard language, tap and hold on the Globe icon at the bottom left of the keyboard, then choose the preferred keyboard language, which will be reflected on your keyboard.

Changing Siri’s Language on iPhone

Unlike the iPhone keyboard, Siri isn’t designed to function in multiple languages simultaneously.This means Siri will only respond when you speak the same language as the one currently chosen for Siri on your iPhone. By changing the Siri language, you can interact with it in your preferred language, and also access the new iOS 17 feature that allows you to activate Siri with just “Siri” instead of “Hey Siri”. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone and navigate to Siri & Search.

• Tap on Language, then select your preferred language from the available list.

• Once you’ve made your selection, tap on “Change Language” in the pop-up window that appears.

That’s how you can adjust the language settings for Siri on your iPhone. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us in the comments below. We’re here to help!