Store language independent strings in Android resources

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How would I store some language independent values like website address in an Android project. I am currently storing it inside my strings.xml. This does not look good as if I add another language and translations, this entry will still have the same value and will be duplicated.

I would also like to get some tips on creating Android projects with I18N in mind.

WarrenFaith · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-17 13:37:45Z

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You don't need to create the same keys in the translated xml file again. If Android does not find link in the German/Spanish/Whatever language file, it will fall back to the original key stored in the default string.xml.

I suggest to implement the English version first and after that let someone translate it.

answered Jan 17, 2013 at 13:37

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midhunhk Over a year ago

Ok, I didn't know of this feature. So no code change required in such cases.

WarrenFaith Over a year ago

The basic idea behind that is obvious in case of the application name. You don't need to put the "Awesome" into all language files.

Edward Falk Over a year ago

You'll also want to tweak your lint settings in preferences to avoid warning messages.

throrin19 · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-17 13:36:49Z

for i18n-format, you can create some resources folder for one local :

/res/values <- default locale /res/values-fr <- values for french locale ...

For more examples, read documentation : http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/resources/localization.html

EvZ · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-17 13:37:30Z

For language independent Strings just create a class with constants :

public class MyIndependentStrings { public static final String SOME_STRING = "Value"; }

Usage :

tvMyTextView.setText(MyIndependentStrings.SOME_STRING);

In this case you will use constants and not i18n Strings from ../values/strings.xml

"In this case you will use constants and not i18n Strings from ../values/strings.xml" - I mentioned it.

Dan Dar3 · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-16 23:29:58Z

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Try putting language independent strings in:

\res\values-nodpi\strings.xml

answered Jul 16, 2014 at 23:29

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