- Changing WhatsApp language on your Android or iPhone is not that difficult.
- In general, WhatsApp follows the language of your phone.
- In some countries, you have an option to change WhatsApp’s language within the app.
There is no doubt that WhatsApp is one of the most popular texts and voice messaging application ever. It’s free and allows you to make audio and video calls through an internet connection. WhatsApp is known for its security, ease-of-use, and is available for Android devices, iOS and can be also used on computers.
Since WhatsApp is popular all around the world, this messaging tool is available in 60 different languages for Android devices and in over 40 languages on devices with iOS. If you ever wonder how to change WhatsApp language on your phone, we´ve got a simple step-by-step guide for you.
Note: In general, the WhatsApp follows the language of your phone. For instance, if your phone’s language is English, then WhatsApp will automatically be in English.
How To Change WhatsApp Language On Android
As we already mentioned, to change WhatsApp language on Android, you have to change the language on your smartphone. Here is how:
Step 1
Go to the Settings on your Android device.
Step 2
Tap on Language and Input (in some Android version it can be under a System option).
Step 3
Tap Language.
Step 4
Select the language you want to choose.
Step 5
Open WhatsApp and check the language in the app.
Important: In some countries, you have an option to change WhatsApp’s language within the app.
Step 1
Open WhatsApp.
Step 2
Tap More options button (three vertical dots at the top right corner).
Step 3
Tap on Settings.
Step 4
Click on Chats option.
Step 5
Tap App language.
Step 6
In the popup that appears, select the language you want.
How To Change WhatsApp Language On iPhone
Similarly, changing WhatsApp language on your iPhone is easy and intuitive. Follow these few steps:
Step 1
Go to the Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2
Tap on General.
Step 3
Click on Language & Region.
Step 4
Tap on iPhone Language Preferences.
Step 5
Choose the language you want to use.
Step 6
Open WhatsApp and check the language in the app.
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