How to Change Language, Region, and Settings on Your iPhone

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If you need to adjust your iPhone’s language, region, measurement system, or temperature display, it’s all handled in the same spot. Here’s how to do it step by step.

Steps to Change Language

  1. Open Settings: Start by opening the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Go to General: Scroll down and tap General.
  3. Select Language & Region: Scroll down and open Language & Region.
  4. Add a Preferred Language:
    • Tap Add Language and select the language you want.
    • When prompted, tap Use [Language] to switch to it.
    • Your phone will update to display everything in the new language.
  5. Switch Back:
    • To return to another language, drag it to the top of the list under Preferred Language Order.
    • Tap Continue to confirm the change.
  6. Delete a Language: Swipe left on any language and tap Delete to remove it from the list.

Steps to Change Region

  1. Open Language & Region: Stay in the Language & Region menu from the steps above.
  2. Change the Region:
    • Tap Region and select the one you want.
    • This changes how dates, times, currency, and numbers are displayed.
    • For example, switching to Venezuela might change how dates are formatted and how currency appears.

Adjust Measurement System

  1. Find Measurement System: In the Language & Region menu, scroll down to Measurement System.
  2. Choose Your System: Switch between Metric, U.S., or U.K., depending on your preference.

Adjust Temperature Display

  1. Find Temperature Unit: In the Language & Region menu, locate Temperature Unit.
  2. Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit: Select the unit you want to use for weather apps and displays.

With these settings, you can fully customize your iPhone to fit your preferences or match the standards of a different region.

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