How do I change the language on an Android tablet?

If you are looking for how to set the language in the Server App, see Updating Your User Profile.

If you are looking for how to set the language for generated reports, see Managing Settings for a Location or Managing Settings for a Group.

Answer for Android 13 and Earlier

To change the default tablet language, carry out the following:

1. On the tablet, go to Settings.
2. Go to General management > Language and input > Language.
3. Choose which language you want to make the default:
   • If the language you want is on the list of languages, tap, hold and drag the move key () of the language you want to make the default up to position 1 and release. Tap Apply. This is now the default language.
   • If the language you want is not on the list of languages, tap Add Language and choose one from the list that appears:
     • For many languages listed, you will also need to choose a specific country or region.
     • A prompt appears asking you what language you want to make the default:
       • Tap Set as default to make the language you are adding the default. The language is added to the list in position 1. This is now the default language.
       • Tap Keep current the current default language. The language is added to the bottom of the list and the default language remains unchanged.

Answer for Android 14 and later

To set the language, carry out the following:

1. Go to Settings > System > Languages.
2. Choose the scope for setting the language on the tablet:
   • If you want to change it for the whole system, tap System Languages.
   • If you want to change it for specific apps, tap App languages and locate the App for which you want to change the language.
3. On the list of languages, tap, hold and drag the move key () of the language you want to make the default up to position 1 and release. On the dialog that appears, tap Change. This is now the default language.
   
   • If the language you want to use is not on the list, tap Add Language and choose one from the list that appears. You may also need to select the country or region for the language. The language is added to the list, at which point you can drag it to position 1.