Localization is the adaptation of computer software to the different languages, regional differences and technical requirements of a target market.
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Customizing the formatting of phone numbers
Mobile operators in Brazil have added a leading digit, but only for São Paulo numbers. Now, both landline numbers (in São Paulo and otherwise) and mobile numbers from other states have 8 digits, while ...
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Play store stuck in old country
I moved from France to Italy, and it seems like my Play Store is stuck in France. The Operator is recognized correctly as Vodafone on the play store, but I still see the app recommendations in French ...
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Is it possible to translate websites in Chrome Android in “realtime” like I did on the PC?
On my Windows 7 computer with Chrome I could translate entire webpages using Google translate with the click of a button. Is there a way to do this in Chrome or the stock browser?
OS: 4.1.1
Samsung ...
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Which modem firmware for Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) works best with the mobile networks in Russia?
Trying to use a Samsung Galaxy S device coming from China or Korea in Russia lead to the observation that the quality of the connection to the mobile network is much worse than on Samsung Galaxy S we ...
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Are there commercially available devices that support more languages than those officially supported by Google?
According to Google, there are some 57 languages/dialects that are officially supported by stock Android. Of course, since Android is open source, there is nothing to stop a device manufacturer, or ...
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Changing OS completely on galaxy note SC-05D and galaxy s2 SC-02C
I live in Japan and I would like to get these 2 phones but both of them is sold here with Google Android 2.3.7 Japanese OS.
I was wondering if it possible to change that into a regular English ...
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How do I change the Google Play country?
Can someone tell me how to change the country preference for Google Play? I have searched high and low but in most of the forums people ask you to go to gmail settings > edit profile and change the ...
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Can I change system locale by command?
For some reason I need to change system locale temporarily.
Can I change system locale using some command? or script?
So that i can run it with tasker's built-in shell.
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What needs to be set up in an Android device from another region for a Russian user in Russia, and how?
We've got a Samsung Galaxy S from another region (China or Korea).
What needs to be set up in it for a Russian user in Russia?
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Can I install additional language support (Russian) on HTC Desire HD without rooting?
I bought HTC Desire HD and I want to change UI language to Russian. The issue is that I see in settings only English, German, Italian and French.
Is it possible to add other language without rooting ...
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Font rendering problem in ICS 4.0.4 [duplicate]
I'm trying to get Kannada language support on my phone. I've rooted my Sony Xperia Neo L which is running ICS 4.0.4 and installed Kannada font in system/fonts. The problem is, all the other indic ...
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Change language for one application (Google Now voice recognition, root available)
I normally run my phone in French. But unfortunately, Google Now will only support voice commands if I set the phone's language to US English.
I tried setting Google Now > Paramèters > Voix > Langue ...
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Android, typing Czech-specific characters on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
I have a problem with some characters on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (GT-P5100). When I set language to "čeština" and type ě (Latin small letter E with caron) as result Android returns ĕ (Latin small letter ...
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Install Russian input method on android
I don't have Russian input method in the list of methods available. Tried third party apps like 'change locale' bu they are changing interface of the OS and not giving me to type in Russian.
Android ...
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How to make an Android device to display complex rendering of Indic characters?
Please excuse the length of this question. I need to explain all this to help others and to avoid helpful contributors to provide answer without asking clarifications.
My requirement in one line: "to ...
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How do I change my device locale (default currency symbol) on 3.x and higher?
I want to change my device Locale because some of my apps use my default Locale to determine what currency symbol to use when formatting money values. In Android 2.x, I'd just go to the main Settings ...
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Japanese language for directions in Google Maps
I am using Android 4.0 and latest version of Google Maps. The interface is in English. When I search for direction to some place say Kyoto, the interface is in mixed English and Japanese. See the ...
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Is it possible to set the language and locale to different values?
I'd like to have all the text displayed in English (US), but use the Polish (Poland) formatting for numbers, dates etc. On a desktop Linux system, I'd set LANG to pl_PL and LC_MESSAGES to en_US. Is ...
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How can I install a missing locale?
I bought Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Hong Kong. The System has some pre-installed languages but I need to install an additional locale (Polish). I tried "More Locales 2" from the Market and it worked ...
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Translation issue MS Exchange and Samsung Tab 2 10.1
I recently purchased a Samsung tab 2 10.1. Everything seems to be working fine except that it does not properly sync with Outlook calendar and contacts -- the text on the notes section of both the ...
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Switch to another keyboard language using stock keyboard
I have an Xperia (SOL21).
How can I fast switch to another keyboard language, using the default keyboard?
I'm mostly typing in Japanese, but usually swiftly change to Swedish and English (on a ...
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Arabic123 instea [duplicate]
I need to remove Hindy numbers off the Clock and date from the system of my nexus 7, when I have it in Arabic language.
I neeeeeeed numbers in this Format 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Not in those middle ...
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Help getting Arabic on Android
My Friend is going to sell his Nexus S because it does not natively support Arabic.
I have found several websites that claim to have a solution to this issue.
http://ardoid.com/ Seems to be the ...
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Arabic text is detached
I have these two issues. The text is detached in tweetcaster. Along with being detached, in the browser, the reading order is wrong.
I hope upgrading the current pre installed browser or installing ...
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Gingerbread Claims Support for Arabic, but I Don't See the Language in Settings
Gingerbread claims to have support for Arabic, but I have 2.3.4 installed on my Google Nexus One, and Arabic is not an option when I go to my language settings.
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Arabic support for my Android device
I've got a new phone (Samsung galaxy SII) with Android 4 on it. I would like to be able to add Arabic support on it. Is there a simple way to do so ?
I'm a newbie with Android related subjects, so ...
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Screen Translation?
How can the text in a running app be translated?
Ideally, I would like it to be automatic, like the translation Google Chrome Desktop does.
Second best solution, If the above is not possible, to ...
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How to change language from chinese [duplicate]
I have one problem and i will be very grateful if anybody can help me. I bought htc desire v about half year ago and i bought it in serbia.
But on it is only 3 languages english(china), ant 2 ...
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Reversing translation of (error) messages?
A device presents me with an error message, and I want to google the problem.
The error message is displayed translated, making it harder than necessary to find others with the same issue and/or a ...
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Installing different language on phone [duplicate]
Is it possible to install a different language other than the ones already in the system? I want my phone to display in Japanese. Everything...the menus, status bars, labels. Just as if my phone was ...
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How can I get Google Maps on Android to show metric units?
Google Maps always shows me distance values for direction results / navigation in miles, although it does show me a scale on the map itself in metric units. I rather prefer to get my direction ...
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How do I add another keyboard layout to my ICS phone?
I speak English as my first language, but I also am fluent in French and I'd like to occasionally write in French on my Android phone. I have ICS, and whilst I can easily change my language to French, ...
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Need fonts of a different language to show up on android or atleast Instapaper
My family is residing in USA and we are from India. Now my mom gets super bored at home! And loves to read the regional online newspaper and magazines from India on the Internet; problem is she ...
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Set two languages simultaneously for the stock keyboard?
I want to have both english and german prediction and auto correction at the same time for the stock keyboard (Jelly Bean here).
My use case:
Multi-tasking between english and german domains on my ...
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croatian symbols
I wonder how I include croatian symbols into my Android device. I searched in the internet, but I can't find any useful information about this topic. Is it even possible to install "language packages" ...
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Can I install additional languages on Android? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I add a new language?
I bought my HTC Sensation abroad, and I can only choose system languages from the Asian region (English for different regions, as well as ...
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How to create Language Pack/Dictionary for Keybard auto correct
Is there a way to create new language pack for android? I would like to use my local language words, but i wouldnt want to add them in the 'English' pack, because they are words/phrases in my country ...
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I need Arabic Langauge support in my Android phone! [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Help getting Arabic on Android
I have a Lg optimus Elite which is a 2.3.7 android phone. I want full Arabic support so I can recieve Arabic language words/texts ...
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Which market am I currently in?
I am on an SGS2 purchased in Germany, located in the UK, sometimes using VPN to the US and have used Market Enabler to change Play Store codes in the past. By now I am confused as to what local market ...
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Changing the numbers format when entering phone numbers in the dialer possible?
I'm using a Sony Live With Walkman. The Android 2.3 is in English, and I rather leave that way... But, I find kind awkward the mask input of numbers when I am typing.
Is there any way I can change ...
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Change OS from Korean to Thai
I have a Galaxy S from Korea with an OS that includes Korean applications, language support, etc. However, I am living in Thailand and I want to change the OS to the version used in Thailand.
Is ...
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Changing Google Play from French to English [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I circumvent regional restrictions in the Android Market?
I recently bought a lovely Nexus 7 for my wife. We live in France although we are English. The Google ...
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How to force the locale/language of a specific app
I'm looking for the functionality of MoreLocales2 but only applying the changes to certain apps. In this case I'm trying to force German on TypoClock 0.51 but have the rest of my phone left in ...
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How do I add a new language?
The aftermarket ROM I use seems to have the language list parred down to just a couple selections, probably to save space.
I would like to add a language back into the system. I can already set the ...
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Download foreign sound files for GPS navigation (Satnav)?
A friend of mine has a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) running Android 2.3.4.
I'd like to know if the sound files for the GPS (Satnav) can be changed from France French to Quebec French, and if ...
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How to add Chinese Input Method to English Android 2.2 Phone
I have an HTC Legend with Android 2.2. I can switch between the standard input method (on-screen qwerty) and Graffiti by a long press in an input field.
I would like to be able to type chinese ...
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Is there a Japanese input method for tablets that fits the screen better than Simeji?
I do a fair amount of e-mailing in Japanese from GMail in Android. On my cell phone (Nexus One), I use Simeji to type Japanese characters, and it does a good job. However, I recently got a Samsung ...
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Tamil Font problem in Android device
I'm developing a Tamil web app (using PhoneGap) where I use unicode to display the Tamil language. The problem is, it is working fine in Android Emulator and in web (Firefox), but the fonts are not ...
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How to switch the layout of a hardware keyboard without changing language?
I have bought German T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream), and thus I have German hardware keyboard. In stock firmware I used English language, but the keyboard was still German - that was OK. I got used to that ...
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Is Hebrew support built into ICS 4.0?
Need your help before purchase of tablet Asus T300 with ICS 4.0 in USA.
Will I need to put some updates in order to use Hebrew web pages or use hebrew keybord ?
