Galaxy S9/S9+ – How to Change Language

Changing the language on your Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ is easy to do. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Why Change the Language

There are a few reasons why you may want to change the language on your Galaxy S9/S9+:

  • You purchased the phone in a different country and want to change it to your native language
  • You are trying to learn a new language and want to immerse yourself
  • You prefer using your phone in a different language for personal reasons

How to Change System Language

Follow these steps to change the system language on your Galaxy S9/S9+:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap on General Management
  3. Choose Language and Input
  4. Select Language
  5. Tap on Add Language to add a new language
  6. Select the desired language from the list
  7. Tap Set as Default to make it the primary system language

Note:

  • To delete a language, tap Remove next to the language
  • To reorder languages, tap and drag the 3 horizontal lines icon

How to Add Keyboard for New Language

To add a keyboard for your new language:

  1. Go to Settings > General Management
  2. Choose Language and Input
  3. Select On-Screen Keyboard > Samsung Keyboard
  4. Tap on Languages and Types
  5. Choose Manage Input Languages
  6. Turn on the switch for the desired language
  7. Tap Update if additional language files need downloading

You can now switch between keyboard languages easily by swiping the space bar left or right on the Samsung keyboard.

Display Language for Specific Apps

For apps that don’t switch language automatically:

  1. Open the app
  2. Go into its Settings or Options menu
  3. Look for Language option and change as desired

Some apps have the ability to display content in different languages independent of the system language.

Tips for Using Multiple Languages

  • Add languages you understand to enable easier app setup
  • Reorder languages so your most proficient one is on top
  • Switch keyboard languages by swiping the space bar
  • Change app languages in their individual settings

Using multiple languages on your Galaxy S9/S9+ provides flexibility and convenience. Follow the steps in this guide to configure your preferred language setup.