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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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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TalkBack Language Accent
apologies if this has been asked before, but I've tried looking around on various websites but still unable to find any solution or explanation.
My father is currently using a OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, he ...
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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
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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 ...
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How to get my phone to access WIFI channel 13?
My phone can't see Wifi 2.4 Channel 13. Why? How can I fix it?
I have an android phone (Moto E4, Android 7.1.1, Not rooted) that was purchased in the US about 12 months ago. Just after purchase,I ...
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Google cards suddenly showing mixed languages
My Google cards are acting weird. 40% of the cards are in other languages which I have no clue of. It's sometimes Urdu, sometimes Russian, and sometimes god knows which one.
I have tried hitting &...
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How I can contribute to the open source work of localization of Android OS for specific language
As Android is the open source, the translation of the localization for all languages should be the work on the same principle. How can I contribute to the translation of system messages and the user ...
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