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Alexinparis
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Q: LANGUAGE SETTING

I havé set my language as english. But when i type ( mail / message / anything) it keeps prompting in French words.  Also when i open an app in thé istore thé description / write up of the apps is in french. i am not familiar with French. How do i  change the setting To type in english and read thé istore StuffIt in english

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Sep 6, 2012 7:07 AM

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Alexinparis

Q: LANGUAGE SETTING

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  • by Oshun9,

    Oshun9 Oshun9 Sep 6, 2012 7:11 AM in response to Alexinparis
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    Sep 6, 2012 7:11 AM in response to Alexinparis

    settings>general>keyboard change to english keyboard for the typing.

    If your Apple ID is forthe french store it will continue writing in french. Then you have to go to your account settings in iTunes on the computer and change your adress to the english speaking country you are living in.

  • by Alexinparis,

    Alexinparis Alexinparis Sep 6, 2012 12:13 PM in response to Oshun9
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    Sep 6, 2012 12:13 PM in response to Oshun9

    M'y keyboard is already set To english. It does mot solve thé issue.

     

    As I'm still living in Paris - if i change the country in app store, will it affect my purchases / functioning as I would be using a French account.