If Bixby is suddenly speaking another language, you can change Bixby back to English in just a few taps. The fix is quick: open Bixby’s settings, find “Language and voice style,” and select English. This works whether the change happened by accident, after a software update, or following a device reset.
Change Bixby's language from the Bixby app
The most direct way to change Bixby back to English is through the Bixby app itself. This method keeps you inside Bixby’s own menu, so you don’t have to dig through your phone’s general settings.
- Launch Bixby by pressing and holding the Bixby or Side key, or tap the Bixby app icon.
- On the Bixby Home screen, tap the “More” icon (three horizontal lines) to open the menu.
- Select “Settings.”
- Tap “Language and voice style.”
- Tap “Language.”
- From the list of available languages, choose “English.”
Once you select English, Bixby will immediately switch to that language for voice responses and on-screen text. If you don’t see English in the list, check that your device’s region supports it, Bixby’s available languages depend on your country, device model, and operating system version.
Change Bixby's language from device settings
If you prefer to work from your phone’s main settings, you can change Bixby back to English without opening the Bixby app. This alternative method is useful if you’re already in the Settings app or if Bixby’s own menu is hard to navigate in the wrong language.
- Open the main “Settings” app on your Samsung device.
- Go to “Advanced features.”
- Tap “Bixby.”
- Select “Settings.”
- Tap “Language and voice style.”
- Tap “Language” and choose “English” from the list.
This path leads to the exact same language menu as the Bixby app method. The only difference is the starting point, here you’re accessing Bixby’s settings through your device’s system settings rather than through the assistant itself. Note that the exact wording of these menu items may vary slightly depending on your Samsung device model and the version of the user interface installed.
Troubleshooting: Bixby language won't change
If you’ve followed the steps above but Bixby still isn’t responding in English, a few quick fixes can usually resolve the issue. Start with the simplest solution: restart your device. Sometimes Bixby doesn’t immediately apply the new language setting until the app or the phone has been fully restarted.
If a restart doesn’t help, make sure you have the latest version of the Bixby app installed. An outdated app can sometimes ignore language changes or revert to an older setting. Open your device’s app store, search for Bixby, and update it if a newer version is available.
Another common fix is clearing the Bixby app’s cache. This removes temporary data that might be holding onto the old language preference.
If Bixby still refuses to switch to English after these steps, the issue may be region-specific. Bixby’s features and supported languages vary by country, device model, and operating system version. If English isn’t available in your region, you won’t see it in the language list, and no amount of troubleshooting will add it. In that case, check Samsung’s support page for your specific device to confirm which languages are officially supported in your location.
As a last resort, you can uninstall and reinstall the Bixby app. This resets all of its settings, including the language preference, and often clears any underlying glitches. After reinstalling, open Bixby, sign in again, and repeat the language change steps. If the problem persists even after a fresh install, contact Samsung support or your device manufacturer’s customer care team, they can check for device-specific issues or provide further instructions.
