Learn how to change Waze’s language to Portuguese to make it easier to use Google’s GPS navigation app..
Waze , Google ‘s GPS navigation application that shows traffic and accidents in real time with the help of the users themselves, has several resources and tools to plan your route and avoid traffic on the way. But to make your experience easier, you can change the display language and put Waze in Portuguese . Check out how to do it below.
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It is possible to change the language of Waze (Image: Disclosure / Waze)
If for some reason, your Waze is not displaying the menu and resources in Portuguese, now see how to change the language. It’s easy and the way works similarly for Android and iOS.
Time needed: 3 minutes.
- On the home screen, tap “My Waze”;
The menu is at the bottom of the application;
- Tap on “Settings”;
The settings menu is a gear icon;
- Select “General”;
- Tap on “Language”;
- Choose the option “Portuguese-BR”;
This option is the display language for Waze’s menus and features;
Ready! Now the menu options and features of Waze will be displayed in Portuguese. However, it is worth mentioning that this change does not affect the names of streets and places, which will always be displayed in the local language, and also does not change the language of voice guidance.
Change cell phone language
It may happen, however, that the app applies the same language settings as your device’s operating system, Android or iOS. In this case, then, it is necessary to make the switch to Portuguese directly on the cell phone . Here’s how to change it on Android:
- Enter the Settings (or Settings );
- Tap General management (or General management );
- Enter Language and input (or Language and input );
- Tap on Language (or Language ) and then on Add language (or Add language );
- Search for Portuguese (Brazil) and tap on the option;
How to change Waze voice language
Now that you know how to change Waze’s menus and features to Portuguese as we explained, here’s how to change the language of the voice that dictates the directions.
- Select “My Waze” ;
- Tap on “Settings” ;
- Click on the “Voice and Sound” option ;
- Tap “Voice Waze” ;
You can also change Waze’s voice (Image: Playback / Waze)
Choose the desired language, which in our case is Portuguese. It is still possible to change Waze’s voice to other characters or promos , which make the journey more fun. However, campaign voices are only in the app for a limited time.
That’s it, now that you know how to configure the Waze language in the best way, just program your route and drive around!