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Support Multiple Languages In An Android Application

Scenario

Steps

1. Add a new strings file in values folder.
2. Add a string for French language.
3. Add a textview in main activity that displays the text.
4. Run the application with default language settings.
5. Run the application with French language settings.

Add A New Strings File In Values Folder

1. Right-click on values folder and go to New Values resource file

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2. Following window will appear

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3. Enter the file name as strings
4. Select the ‘Available qualifiers’ as ‘Country Code’ using ‘>>’.
5. Once you click on ‘>>’ button, your window will become like this

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6. Here you can enter mobile country code (208 for French) and rename the ‘Directory Name’ as ‘values-fr’ and click on Ok.

Add A String For French Language

Add A Textview In Main Activity That Displays The Text

Run The Application With Default Language Settings

Run The Application With French Language Settings