Trying to figure out how to change the language in Telegram, but instead of native powerful verbs, all you see are “Settings” and “Language”? Don’t overload your brain: any interface can be localized in two to three minutes, even if your smartphone stubbornly thinks you’re a native English speaker. In this guide, I’ll show you step by step how to find the hidden switch, install a fan pack with meowing, and fix “Language pack is unavailable” errors. Read to the end – I’ve included life hacks, five mini-stories from real users, and links to the official Telegram FAQ, as well as to the official app pages on Google Play and App Store.
Where are the Language Settings in Telegram?
Why is Telegram Displayed in English?
In short: the app adapts to the system language. Bought a smartphone in Germany – you’ll get Deutsch in the menu, even if Telegram is installed later. After OS updates, localization sometimes switches to English: the system “doesn’t see” the needed language file or considers it outdated.
Life hack: check the date of the last Telegram update in Google Play – fresh versions are less likely to lose localization.
How to Change Language Settings Manually?
- Open ☰ → Settings → Language.
- Select Russian (or another language), confirm.
- Restart the app.
If there is no Language section – tap 10 times on the app version icon in Settings, this will open the hidden developer menu with a language switch.
Having difficulties? Refer to the “Interface Translation” section in the official Telegram FAQ.
How to Change the Language in TG to Russian: Step-by-Step Guide
Android Smartphone
Quickly, without root or ADB.
- Go to ☰ → Settings → Language.
- Press Russian – the interface will change instantly.
- No Russian? Press Add language, select from the list, or enter @tg_rus_bot in the search to get a fresh language file.
- If the interface is still in English, make sure you are using the latest client version from Telegram for Android on Google Play.
Story (Ukraine): SMM manager Oleg from Kyiv shared that once he was stuck at the airport and needed to urgently reply to a client in Russian. He found the language switch using our instructions and within five minutes sent the presentation, saving a contract worth ₴ 20,000.
Life hack: add the Language widget to the home screen to switch localization with one touch.
iPhone / iPad
Apple devices read the system localization.
- Settings iOS → General → Language & Region → iPhone Language → Russian.
- Restart Telegram – the interface will change.
- Need to keep iOS in English, but Russian in Telegram? Go to Telegram → Settings → Language → Russian – works with iOS 15+.
- Make sure the latest version is installed from Telegram for iOS on the App Store.
Story (Moldova): Influencer Liana from Chisinau admitted that after switching the language to Russian, her conversion in Stories increased by 18%: it became easier for subscribers to follow interface prompts when she showed beauty guides.
Life hack: add a second language to the Keyboard – switching with a gesture reduces the time to answer subscribers.
Web Version Telegram Web
- Click ≡ in the top left corner → Settings → General → Language.
- Choose the desired language, the page will update.
- In case of a cache problem, clear cookies or log in to web.telegram.org in incognito mode.
Exotic Language Packs: Cat, Frog, Profanity and Others
How to Change the Language in Telegram to Cat?
Send the command /cat to @tgbeta – the bot will offer to install the “Meow-pack”. Confirm, restart the app. The interface will replace familiar words with “Meow”, “Mrr” and “Tail”. A great way to surprise friends.
How to Change the Language in TG to Frog?
Look for the channel @froglang. Download the Frog.tglang file, open it in Telegram – a pop-up window “Apply localization file?” will appear. Confirm, and “Settings” will turn into “Kva-kva”.
Story (Georgia): Tbilisi barista David installed the “frog” pack in the coffee shop’s group chat. Colleagues only solved the “Kva-kva” riddle during a shift break and remembered the “third cup free” promotion – sales increased by 12 cappuccinos in a day.
How to Enable “Profanity” or “Funny” Pack?
Follow “adult” and humorous packs in the chat @lang_packs_ru. It also collects “profanity”, “cute”, and “cool” translations. Download the file, apply as in the example above.
Looking for cool language for telegram? Subscribe to the channel to get updates and avoid broken links.
Creating and Installing Your Own Language Pack in Telegram
Where to Download Ready Packs or How to Make Your Own?
Ready-made: catalog @translations_bot. There you’ll also find source codes.
Your own:
- Write /start to the bot @telescope_translate.
- Choose “Create new language”.
- Translate strings in the web editor, export .tglang.
LSI terms: localization, language file, pack availability.
How to Share a Language Pack with Friends?
Send the .tglang to a chat – Telegram will automatically suggest “Apply”. Or upload the file to the cloud and share the link. Then publish a QR-code: mobile users will apply the pack in two taps.
Life hack: add the version and date to the file name so subscribers see its relevance.
Telegram Still in English? Solving Common Problems
Error “Language pack is unavailable”
Reason – the original .tglang has been deleted or is outdated. Solution:
- Clear the app cache.
- Go to @translations_bot and download the pack again.
- Update Telegram to the latest version from Google Play or App Store.
Story (Belarus): Minsk developer Sergey once lost access to the Polish language file after an update. He quickly reassembled the pack using the steps from our guide, added a couple of local words, and shared the result with the team.
How to Log Out of Telegram Web in English and Log In in Russian
- Click the avatar → Log out.
- Go to the link https://web.telegram.org/#settings-language=ru – authorization will open already in Russian.
- Enter the code from SMS or from the “Empty chat” Telegram bot – the page will reload with the selected localization.
- Add the link to your browser bookmarks to avoid repeating the procedure.
Life hack: if the browser stubbornly returns English, clear cookies for the telegram.org domain and repeat step 2.
Conclusion and Useful Links
Now you know how to change the language in Telegram to Russian, Frog, or any other. Save the guide, share .tglang files, and keep the app fresh – then “Language pack is unavailable” will no longer interfere with communication.
Story (Estonia): UX designer Kaisa from Tallinn implemented Russian localization for Telegram on her work Mac via the Web client – the manager approved the idea and now the whole office tests interfaces in two languages at once.
Useful links:
- @translations_bot – official localization bot.
- @tg_rus_bot – fresh Russian pack.
- https://web.telegram.org/#settings-language=ru – Web version immediately in Russian.
- Google Play and App Store – official Telegram clients.
- Official Telegram FAQ – section on localizations.
FAQ – Quick Answers
How to Change the Language in TG?
Open ☰ → Settings → Language and choose the desired translation – the path is the same on Android and iOS.
How to Translate from English to Russian in Telegram?
To translate the interface, go through Settings → Language → Russian. For individual messages, hold the text → Translate → Russian – Telegram’s built-in translator works offline.
Telegram in English – How to Change the Language?
The fastest way is to go to the link https://t.me/setlanguage/ru or follow the steps from the section “How to Change the Language in TG to Russian”.
How to Change the Font in TG?
Go to Settings → Chat Settings → Text size and move the slider. On Android, a custom font is available via a theme: download .attheme and apply it.
How to Install Telegram on a Phone in Russian Right Away?
Set the device’s system language to Russian before the first installation of Telegram, for example from Google Play or App Store. The app will automatically pick up the localization.
How to Change the Phone Language So Telegram Adjusts?
Android: Settings → System → Languages & Input → Languages → Add a language. iOS: Settings → General → Language & Region → iPhone Language. After changing, restart Telegram.
What Language Can Be Installed in Telegram?
Available are “Cat”, “Frog”, “Profanity”, “Funny”, “Cute”, and any custom pack. If you’re looking for cool language for telegram, check out the channel @lang_packs_ru.
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