Help, my iPod touch (or iPhone) is in a different language!
Occasionally users may find that their iPod touch or iPhone has been set to a language they do not understand. Here is a visual guide to reset the language to English.
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Occasionally users may find that their iPod touch or iPhone has been set to a language they do not understand. Here is a visual guide to reset the language to English.
To reset your iPod touch or iPhone to English language:
- On your iPod touch or iPhone, find the image of the gears to launch Settings.
- In the next section, tap the option that contains the same gear image.
- The next screen will contain a group of options with either four or five selections. Tap the fourth option.
- Tap the first option on the next screen.
- You can now choose your language (English is first.) Be sure to select "Done" in the upper right corner once you have chosen your option. After a few seconds, your iPod touch or iPhone will return to the home screen and be in the correct language.
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