Questions tagged [localization]
Localization is the adaptation of computer software to the different languages, regional differences and technical requirements of a target market.
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Samsung keyboard shows too many language-specific letter variants
I have Samsung Galaxy S25. I decided to give default Samsung Keyboard a try (I previously used SwiftKey). I type in Polish and English. When long pressing a letter (eg 'a') I expect to choose a single ...
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How to clear all data & cache for Google Lens?
Google Lens has a feature in which the user can download offline language packs so translations can be performed without an internet connection. That sounds great, but it appears to be very buggy. ...
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Missing character in Android's keyboard layout for Hebrew
I type in both English and in Hebrew on a Windows 10 PC and on Android. The latter device is a Pixel 4a(5G), running Android 11. The image attached to this question shows two Keyboards. The top one ...
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Switching location satellite system on Android 14 (Samsung S23+)
Is it possible to force localization through a specific satellite system in case of jamming/bad reception. I see on GPS test that my phone (S23+, Android 14) can receive Glonass/Galileo/Beidou But I ...
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How to change language of achievements in Google Play Games
I have an issue with achievements in Google Play Games. I've noticed this when playing Clash of Clans (but it's not limited to it. Every game that has Russian translation of achievements is affected). ...
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What is significance of country listed in "about phone"?
I have just bought a surprisingly-cheap refurbished Samsung S10+ to (eventually) replace my elderly S7. I have not yet tried to connect it to my Samsung/Google accounts. The S10+ is running Android 12....
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Does Android not localise default folder names?
I suppose I expected Android to handle this like Linux, but it seems the default folder names must stay in English. Is this just the Irish-language locale on Samsung or does it work that way for ...
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How to set the date format to ISO 8601 or RFC 3339 in GrapheneOS?
How can I set the date format to ISO 8601 (e.g. 2023-04-29) or RFC 3339 in GrapheneOS?
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How to make voice recognition keep steady when traveling?
My Android 10 phone's voice recognition for English works extremely well, but when I travel to India it switches to expect an Indian accent, and I can barely get it to take my dictation that way, even ...
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Use Macintosh layout for external physical keyboard?
I'd like to connect a German Macintosh keyboard to my Android device. It uses swapped signals for °/^ and </> as well as different positions for [, ], {, } and @. It also has a bunch of special ...
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How to switch layout (language) of external physical keyboard on ColorOS 12.1?
I have a Bluetooth external keyboard with German layout (QWERTZ) that worked well with my old Huawei P10 Lite phone (Android 8.0). Unfortunately with my current Oppo Android 12 (ColorOS 12.1) phone I ...
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Changing country in Android play store is not working, how can I change it?
I have moved from Hong Kong to the UK. I am now physically in the UK connected to the UK network with a UK number and a UK SIM. However, I can't change my Play Store country to the UK. Initially, in ...
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How do I translate an application that is protected and cannot be translated by AllTrans Xposed Module?
I've been trying to translate this application using AllTrans, yet I don't know how to do it by extracting and recompiling the APK?
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Could a Play Store family plan block apps abroad on my Google account
Background: I have a problem with region-blocked apps. After moving abroad I must download region-specific banking and eid apps and after changing my Play Store Region, paying methods, clearing cache, ...
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Modify the Chinese date localization in the quick settings of Flyme 8.0.0.0A Stable (SystemUI.apk modification)
I translated the firmware Flyme 8.0.0.0A Stable (RU & UA) for Meizu Note 9 and Meizu 8X, but I can’t kill the Chinese in the quick settings: The fact is that China’s events are taking place there ...