Change your Amazon app language in settings, not in your device settings
The Amazon app has its own language setting separate from your phone or tablet's system language. If you change only your device language, Amazon will not follow — it stays in whatever language you set it to inside the app itself. You need to go into Amazon's settings directly.
The steps differ slightly between iPhone and Android, but both take about one minute. You do not need to sign out, restart the app, or clear any data. The change takes effect when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon app language lives in the app's own settings menu, not in your device's system language settings.
- On iPhone, open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll to Settings, and choose Language Settings.
- On Android, the path is the same: menu icon, Settings, then Language Settings.
- The change takes effect when ready; you do not need to close and reopen the app.
- Your Amazon account language and your app language are separate — changing one does not change the other.
Steps for iPhone
Open the Amazon app and look for the menu icon in the bottom right corner — it looks like three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other. Tap it.
Scroll down the menu that appears. You will see options like Your Account, Your Orders, and Browsing History. Keep scrolling until you reach Settings. Tap Settings.
Inside Settings, look for Language Settings or just Language. Tap it. A list of available languages appears — English, Spanish, French, and others depending on your region. Select the language you want. The app switches when ready.
Once you select a language, you can close the Settings menu and return to browsing. The app will display in your chosen language from that moment forward, even if you close and reopen the app later.
Steps for Android
Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon in the bottom right corner (three horizontal lines). Tap it.
Scroll down and tap Settings. Then tap Language Settings or Language. Select your preferred language from the list. The change happens right away.
Like on iPhone, you do not need to do anything else. The app will remember your language choice the next time you open it. If you share your phone with someone else and want to switch back, you can return to this same menu anytime.
What happens to your account and saved information
Changing the app language does not change your account language, your saved addresses, your payment methods, your wish lists, or your order history. All of that stays exactly as it was. You are only changing the words you see on the screen.
If you want to change your actual account language — the language Amazon uses in emails, receipts, and your account page — that is a separate setting in Your Account on the website or in the app. That setting affects what language you receive communications in, while the app language setting only affects what you see when you open the app.
Your shopping cart, recommendations, and saved items will all remain unchanged. The language switch is purely visual and does not affect any of your data or account settings.
If the language you want is not in the list
Amazon offers a limited set of languages in the app, usually English, Spanish, and French in the United States. The exact languages available depend on your region and may vary. If you do not see the language you need, the app may not support it yet. Check back in a future app update — Amazon adds languages periodically.
In the meantime, you can change your device's system language, which will affect other apps and your phone's interface, but the Amazon app will still show in whatever language you set inside the app itself. The app language setting overrides your device language, so changing your phone's settings will not change Amazon.
Switching back to English or another language
You can change the language as many times as you want. Go back to Settings, tap Language Settings, and pick a different language. There is no limit to how often you can switch, and no penalty for changing your mind.
If you ever want to return to English, follow the same steps and select English from the list. You can do this when ready without waiting for anything to read or update.
Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick
In rare cases, the app language may revert to English or another language after you close and reopen the app. If this happens, try changing the language again and then force-close the app completely. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to close it. On Android, go to Settings, Apps, Amazon, and tap Force Stop.
If the problem continues, uninstall the app and reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play Store. When you sign back in, go to Language Settings and select your language again. This usually resolves any glitches with the language setting not saving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing the app language affect my Alexa device or other Amazon services?
No. The Amazon app language is separate from Alexa, Amazon Music, Prime Video, and any other Amazon service. Each one has its own language setting. You would need to change the language in each app or service individually if you want them all in the same language.
What if I change my device language but the Amazon app is still in a different language?
The app language setting overrides your device language. Go into the Amazon app's Settings and Language Settings to change it there. That is the only place that controls what language the Amazon app displays.
Can I set different languages for different family members on the same phone?
No. The Amazon app language is tied to the app itself, not to individual user profiles on your phone. If two people share one phone and one app installation, they will see the same language. Each person would need their own phone or their own app installation to have separate language settings.
Does the app language change affect my Amazon account language for emails and receipts?
No. Your app language and your account language are separate. Changing the app language only changes what you see in the app. To change the language Amazon uses for emails and receipts, go to Your Account on the website or in the app and look for Language Preferences or Account Settings.
What languages does the Amazon app support?
The Amazon app typically supports English, Spanish, and French in the United States, though the exact list varies by region and may change over time. Open your Language Settings to see which languages are available in your area.