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Apple Maps turn by turn directions aren’t in English.

On my wife’s iPhone 11 the maps turn by turn directions are in a foreign language. How do I change to English?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Oct 28, 2022 1:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2022 1:21 PM

Hi TCthecat,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you came from the following support article: If Maps isn't working on your Apple device - Apple Support


If the language is not your preferred language, here are a few things to try to help:


  1. Restart the iPhone to see if the issue is still there: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Check to see if the set language on the iPhone is set correctly using the steps here: Change the language on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
  3. If the issue persists, contact Apple Support here: Contact - Official Apple Support


Have a great day.





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Oct 30, 2022 1:21 PM in response to TCthecat

Hi TCthecat,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you came from the following support article: If Maps isn't working on your Apple device - Apple Support


If the language is not your preferred language, here are a few things to try to help:


  1. Restart the iPhone to see if the issue is still there: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Check to see if the set language on the iPhone is set correctly using the steps here: Change the language on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
  3. If the issue persists, contact Apple Support here: Contact - Official Apple Support


Have a great day.





Nov 3, 2022 9:21 AM in response to TCthecat

Hello TCthecat,


What language is her iPhone set to? This may help us determine if the issue is related to language settings on the phone.


Change the language on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


  1. Also try this: Open “Settings” and go to “Maps
  2. Look under “Maps Labels” flip “Always English” to OFF.
  3. Exit out of Settings and restart your phone and launch Map again


See if these steps help.


Cheers!


Nov 3, 2022 5:55 PM in response to TCthecat

Hey TCthchat,



Normally the voice of the turn-by-turn directions is dictated by the Siri language chosen.


Go to Settings >Siri & Search > Language, and choose your preferred language. Then below that you can choose the Siri Voice you would like.


If that doesn't resolve your issue with the language spoken for Maps, then your iPhone isn't behaving as expected and you should contact Apple Support for help:

Get Support


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Nov 3, 2022 4:04 PM in response to TCthecat


Hello TCthecat,


Thanks for trying that troubleshooting. The last thing we can check is the Apple ID country.


Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support


If it is already the correct country that you live in, and you do not use any third-party security or VPN apps that route your location through another country, then please contact Apple Support:


Apple Support


Thanks.

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