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Effect of Device Locale Change in Classic SDK

Understand how changing your device locale affects the user interface language in Zendesk's Classic SDK.

What happens if I change my device locale in Zendesk's Classic SDK?

Changing your device locale in Zendesk's Classic SDK will change the language of the user interface. The SDK relies on the device's locale settings to determine the language of the UI. After changing the locale, you must restart the app for the changes to take effect.


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How do language translations work in Zendesk's Classic SDK user interface?

The Classic SDKs in Zendesk support a predefined set of languages by default. You can add your own language or variant by creating a custom string file for a specific locale. Alternatively, you can overwrite existing strings in your string.xml file…

Can I change the interface locale in Zendesk's Classic SDK programmatically?

No, you cannot change the interface locale programmatically in Zendesk's Classic SDK. The locale of the interface is based on your device's locale, and there is no function within the SDK to alter this. To change the UI language, you need to change…

How does setHelpCenterLocaleOverride affect Zendesk's HelpCenterActivity?

The setHelpCenterLocaleOverride function in Zendesk's HelpCenterActivity allows you to specify the locale for help center articles, but it does not affect the UI. By default, the help center uses the device's locale. For instance, if your device…

How can I customize language support in Zendesk's Classic SDK?

To customize language support in Zendesk's Classic SDK, you can create your own string file for a specific locale or overwrite existing strings in your string.xml file. This allows you to add new languages or variants to the SDK, tailoring it to…

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