Language and Input
Configure your device's language and input settings.
Change the Device Language
You can add languages to your list and organize them
according to preference. If an app does not support
your default language then it will move to the next
supported language in your list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input > Language.
3. Tap
Add language, and select a language from
the list.
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To change the default language, or remove a
language from your list, tap Edit.
Settings
Google Voice Typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using Google
Voice typing.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing.
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Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
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"Ok Google" detection: Launch a Google search
whenever you say "OK Google".
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Hands‑free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
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Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
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