Change your Amazon app language in three steps
Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap Your Account, then scroll down and tap Language Settings. Select your preferred language from the list — the app will refresh immediately and display in that language.
The language you choose applies only to the app on that device. If you use Amazon on multiple phones, tablets, or computers, you will need to change the language separately on each one. Your account settings and purchase history remain the same regardless of which language you select.
Key Takeaways
- Language changes happen in Your Account > Language Settings and take effect immediately without restarting the app.
- The language setting is device-specific, so changing it on your phone does not change it on your tablet or computer.
- Amazon supports dozens of languages, and you can switch back to English or any other supported language at any time.
- Changing the app language does not affect your Amazon account, orders, or payment methods — only what you see on screen.
Where to find Language Settings on different devices
On an iPhone or iPad, open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon at the bottom right. Tap Your Account, scroll to the bottom of the screen, and tap Language Settings. On an Android phone or tablet, the steps are identical — tap the menu icon, select Your Account, and look for Language Settings near the bottom of the list.
If you cannot find Language Settings in Your Account, make sure you are using a recent version of the Amazon app. Open your device's app store (Google Play for Android, App Store for iPhone) and check for updates. Older versions of the app may not have this setting in the same location.
What languages are available
Amazon supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean, among others. The exact list depends on which country's Amazon store you are using — for example, the US Amazon app may have different language options than the UK or India store.
If you do not see your language in the list, it may not be supported on the mobile app yet, though it might be available on the Amazon website. You can still browse and shop in English or another available language, and your account will work the same way.
How language changes affect your shopping experience
When you change the app language, the menus, buttons, product descriptions, and customer reviews all display in that language. Your saved addresses, payment methods, and order history remain unchanged. Prices stay the same — changing the language does not change which currency you are charged in or which Amazon store you are shopping from.
If you are shopping on the US Amazon store but set the app language to Spanish, you will see Spanish text but still be shopping in US dollars and receiving items from US warehouses. To shop from a different country's Amazon store (such as Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de), you would need to change your account location separately, which is a different setting from language.
Switching back to English or another language
You can change the language back to English or switch to a different language at any time using the same steps: Menu > Your Account > Language Settings. Select the language you want, and the app updates immediately. There is no limit to how many times you can switch languages or any penalty for doing so.
If you change the language by mistake and cannot read the menu options, look for the flag icon or the word that appears at the top of the Language Settings screen — that usually indicates the current language. Tap different options until you find the language you recognize, or ask someone who reads that language to help you find the right setting.
Troubleshooting language setting problems
If the app language does not change after you select a new one, try closing the app completely and opening it again. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close the app. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Amazon and tap Force Stop, then reopen the app. This usually fixes the problem if the language setting did not take effect.
If Language Settings does not appear in Your Account menu at all, check that you are signed into your Amazon account. If you are browsing as a guest, you will not see account settings. Sign out and sign back in with your Amazon email and password, then try again. If the setting still does not appear, update the Amazon app to the latest version from your device's app store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing the app language change the language on my Amazon account?
No. The language setting only changes what you see on your phone or tablet. Your account itself stays the same, and if you sign in on a different device, it will use whatever language is set on that device. Your order history, addresses, and payment methods are not affected.
Can I set different languages on my phone and tablet?
Yes. Each device has its own language setting. You can set your phone to Spanish and your tablet to English, and both will work independently. When you sign into your account on either device, it will display in whatever language you chose for that specific device.
What if I change the language and now I cannot find what I am looking for?
Go back to Language Settings and switch to a language you understand better. The menu path is the same regardless of language — look for the three-line menu icon at the bottom right, tap the account icon, and scroll down to find the language option. You can also ask someone who reads that language to help you navigate back to the setting.
Does changing the app language affect my shipping address or payment method?
No. Your address, payment information, and all account details remain exactly the same. Changing the language only changes the text you see on screen. You will still receive orders at the same address and be charged to the same payment method.
Can I use the Amazon app in two languages at the same time?
No. The app displays in one language at a time. If you need to read something in a different language, you would need to change the setting, read what you need, and then change it back. There is no split-screen or dual-language mode in the mobile app.