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Google Maps is Not in English: Change the Language

Google Maps is Not in English: Change the Language

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Madalina Dinita Leave a Comment

If Google Maps is not in English and you want to change the language settings, you can do that from the app’s menu.

In this guide, we’re going to list the steps to follow if you need to change the map language settings on PC and mobile.

Note: The app automatically displays the place names and map labels in the local language of the country you’re currently located in.

Steps to Change Google Maps Language Options on PC

  1. Launch Google Maps on your computer and click on the Menu
  2. Scroll down to Languagechange google maps language
  3. Select the language you want to use for map indications (in your case, English)set google maps english language
  4. Map place information will now be displayed in the language you selected.

Change the Country Domain on Google Maps

If you’re currently located in an English-speaking country, you can also change the country domain. That’s the URL address visible in your browser if you use the service on your computer.

  1. Go to Google Maps
  2. Check the country name displayed in the bottom right corner of the screencountry region google maps
  3. Click on the country name to open the Region Settings pageregion settings google maps
  4. Under Region Settings, select an English speaking country and save the new settings.

Steps to Change the Navigation Language in Google Maps on Android

If you’re using your phone to navigate with Google Maps, here’s how to change the voice and language settings:

  1. Launch the Google Maps app on your mobile device
  2. Tap your profile picture
  3. Select Settings
  4. Go to Navigation settingsnavigation settings google maps
  5. Tap Sound and Voice and then Voice selectiongoogle maps sound and voice settings
  6. Select English as your navigation voice and language.google maps voice navigation settings

If the app is still not in English, clear the cache and then check for updates.

  1. Go to Settings → Apps → scroll down to Google Maps
    • On certain phone models, you may need to select Apps twice to access the Maps app
  2. Select Storage
  3. Tap the Clear cache buttonclear google maps cache.jpg
  4. Now launch the Play Store app and search for Google Maps
  5. If there’s an Update button next to the app, select it to install the latest app version.update google maps.jpg

Did you manage to change your Google Maps language settings so that the service displays navigation information in English? Let us know in the comments below.

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