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Android's default Google Keyboard comes with verbal support for a ton of different languages. In order to add a spoken language on your keyboard, you'll first need to make sure the Google Keyboard is installed from within the Settings app. After doing that, you'll be able to add languages to the dictation menu by tapping the microphone option to access the "Add or Remove Languages" menu.
Steps
Enabling the Google Keyboard
Open the Settings app.
Tap Language & Input.Advertisement
Review the "Google Voice Typing" item. If there isn't a checkmark next to this option, tap it.[1]
Exit the Settings app. Now you're ready to add languages to your voice typing.Advertisement
Changing the Keyboard Language
Open your Messaging app. You can also open basically any Android app that supports voice texting.
Tap the microphone icon. This should be in the top right corner of your Android's keyboard.[2]
Tap the "Default: English" option.
Tap Add or Remove Languages.
Tap Languages.
Tap any languages you wish to add. You can also remove languages from this menu.Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionI used to be able to dictate text in foreign languages on whatsapp. Suddenly, it stopped. I have checked all of the above. Still, it only types in English. I have a Samsung 7 Edge. Any help?
Community AnswerYou may need to enable different keyboards in settings. You could also try downloading a keyboard from Google Play.
Tips
- Google Keyboard can recognize multiple languages at once, provided all relevant languages are enabled in the dictation section.Thanks
Warnings
- Google's voice-to-text doesn't always translate perfectly, so make sure you double-check any sensitive material before sending it.Thanks
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