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How to Change and Translate System Language in Xiaomi MIUI Firmware

Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers, known for its MIUI (MI User Interface) Android-based firmware. MIUI comes pre-installed on Xiaomi devices and offers great customization options.

One common question many Xiaomi users have is – how to change the system language in MIUI firmware? This article will provide a step-by-step guide to change language in MIUI, as well as options to translate MIUI to other languages.

Changing System Language in MIUI Firmware

Changing language in MIUI is quite simple. Just follow these steps:

1. Open Settings

  • On your Xiaomi phone, open the Settings app. It is usually available on the home screen or app drawer.
  • The Settings icon looks like a cog/gear.

2. Go to Additional Settings

  • In Settings, scroll down and tap on ‘Additional Settings’.
  • The Additional Settings option has three dot icon.

3. Choose Languages & Input

  • Under Additional Settings, choose ‘Languages & Input’. It is usually the second option.

4. Select Languages

  • In Languages & Input, tap on ‘Languages’ at the top.
  • This will open the list of available system languages.

5. Pick Your Preferred Language

  • From the list, select your preferred language. For example – English (US), English (UK), Spanish, French etc.
  • Your MIUI system language will change to the selected language.

That’s it! The system language change may take few seconds to take effect across MIUI. This will translate all system apps and interface elements to your chosen language.

Translating MIUI to Other Languages

While MIUI supports many popular languages out-of-the-box, sometimes you may want to translate it to other languages not officially available. There are a few ways to do this:

Install MIUI Multilanguage Module

The Xiaomi.eu community has created an unofficial MIUI firmware called MIUI Multilanguage. This firmware is based on Chinese MIUI ROM but translates all the system apps and interface to other languages using custom modules.

Some of the supported languages are:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Turkish

To install MIUI Multilanguage:

  • Unlock bootloader of your Xiaomi device
  • Flash MIUI Multilanguage firmware using TWRP custom recovery
  • Reboot device

This will install MIUI in your chosen language with all features enabled.

Use Google Translate App

You can also use the Google Translate app to translate Chinese MIUI to other languages in real-time.

  • Install Google Translate on your Xiaomi device
  • Set source language to Chinese and target language to your preferred language
  • Open any Chinese MIUI screen
  • Tap the Translate icon in Google Translate app
  • It will translate the screen to selected language

While not perfect, it can help when changing language is not possible.

Submit Translations to MIUI Forum

If your language is not available in MIUI, you can submit translations to Xiaomi’s MIUI forum. Go to the forum’s translation section and apply to become an official MIUI translator.

If approved, Xiaomi will give you access to MIUI translation tools. You can then translate MIUI components to your language and submit. If accepted by Xiaomi, your translations will be included in future MIUI updates.

Summary

Changing the system language is easy in MIUI firmware. Just go to Languages option in Settings and select your preferred language. For languages not officially supported, options like MIUI Multilanguage ROM, Google Translate or submitting translations to MIUI Forum can help translate MIUI to other languages.

With these handy tips, language should no longer be a barrier in enjoying Xiaomi’s excellent MIUI firmware.

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