WhatsApp is now in English, how do I fix it on my phone?

WhatsApp is now in English, how do I fix it on my phone - briefly?

If you've recently found that WhatsApp has switched to English on your phone, you can easily change the language back by following these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Settings menu.
  2. Select App Language and choose your preferred language from the list.

WhatsApp is now in English, how do I fix it on my phone - in detail?

If you've found that WhatsApp has switched to English on your phone and you want to revert it back to your preferred language, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Check Your Phone's Language Settings:

    • Open the Settings app on your phone.
    • Scroll down and tap on "System" or "General Management," depending on your device type.
    • Tap on "Language & input."
    • Ensure that your preferred language is set as the primary language. If not, change it to your preference.

  2. Change WhatsApp Language:

    • Open WhatsApp on your phone.
    • Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the screen to access the menu.
    • Select "Settings."
    • Go to "Chats" or "App language," depending on your version of WhatsApp.
    • Tap on "App language."
    • Choose your preferred language from the list provided.

  3. Reboot Your Device:

    • Sometimes, simply rebooting your device can resolve language issues in apps like WhatsApp.
    • Turn off your phone and wait for a few seconds before turning it back on.

  4. Update WhatsApp:

    • Ensure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed.
    • Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, search for WhatsApp, and check if there's an update available. If so, download and install it.

  5. Clear Cache and Data (for Android users):

    • Open the Settings app on your phone.
    • Tap on "Apps" or "Application Manager."
    • Find WhatsApp in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
    • Tap on "Storage & cache."
    • Clear the cache by tapping on "Clear Cache."
    • If the issue persists, try clearing the data as well by tapping on "Clear Data," but be aware that this will delete your chat history.

  6. Reinstall WhatsApp:

    • As a last resort, if none of the above methods work, you can try uninstalling and then reinstalling WhatsApp.
    • Make sure to back up your chats before proceeding with this step.

By following these detailed steps, you should be able to fix the language issue on WhatsApp and have it display in your preferred language once again.