Change RedNote's language in settings on your phone

RedNote displays in English by default on most phones outside China, but you can switch to Chinese or other available languages through the app's settings menu. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way on both iPhone and Android.

Open RedNote and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down until you see "Settings" or a gear icon, then tap it. Look for "Language" or "Display Language" — the exact wording depends on your app version. Tap that option and select your preferred language from the list. The app refreshes when ready, and all menus, buttons, and text switch to your choice.

If you do not see a language option in settings, your version of RedNote may not yet support language switching, or the option may be labeled differently. In that case, you can change the language through your phone's system settings instead, which affects RedNote along with other apps.

Key Takeaways

  • RedNote's language setting is in the app's main settings menu, accessible through your profile icon.
  • Changing the language in RedNote settings affects only that app, not your entire phone.
  • If RedNote does not have a built-in language option, you can change your phone's system language, which will change RedNote's display language as well.
  • The language change takes effect when ready without requiring you to close and reopen the app.
  • RedNote typically supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and several other languages depending on your region and app version.

Change language through your phone's system settings

If RedNote does not have its own language menu, or if you want to change the language for your entire phone, you can do this through your device's system settings. This method works on both iPhone and Android, though the steps differ slightly.

On iPhone: Open Settings, tap "General," then tap "Language & Region." Select your preferred language from the list. Your phone will restart or refresh, and RedNote will display in that language. Note that this changes the language for your entire phone, not just RedNote.

On Android: Open Settings, scroll down and tap "System" or "About Phone" (depending on your manufacturer), then tap "Languages & input" or "Language." Select your preferred language. Android may ask you to confirm the change. Once confirmed, RedNote and all other apps will display in that language.

Changing your phone's system language is more drastic than changing RedNote's in-app language, because it affects every app and menu on your device. Use this method only if RedNote has no built-in language option, or if you want your entire phone in a different language.

What to do if the language does not change

Sometimes RedNote does not switch languages even after you change the setting. The most common reason is that the app is still running in the background with the old language cached in memory. Close RedNote completely — swipe it away from your recent apps list on Android, or swipe up from the bottom on iPhone — then open it again.

If the language still has not changed, try restarting your phone. This clears the app's cache and forces it to reload with your new language setting. After your phone restarts, open RedNote and check whether the language has switched.

On rare occasions, an older version of RedNote may not support the language you selected, or the language option may be temporarily unavailable in your region. If you have tried closing and restarting the app and your phone, check whether an update is available in your app store. Updating RedNote often adds new languages or fixes language-switching bugs.

Switching between multiple languages

You can switch RedNote's language as many times as you want. straightforward return to the language setting and select a different option. There is no limit to how many times you can change it, and switching languages does not affect your account, messages, or saved content.

If you use RedNote with people who speak different languages, you might switch languages depending on who you are talking to. Keep in mind that changing the app's language changes only the interface — the text that other users send you will still be in whatever language they wrote it in. RedNote does not automatically translate messages between users.

Why some languages may not be available

RedNote's available languages depend on your phone's region, your app version, and where you downloaded the app from. The version available in the United States app store may have different language options than the version in other countries. Similarly, older versions of RedNote have fewer languages than newer ones.

If you want a language that is not currently available in your version of RedNote, the most reliable solution is to update the app. Open your app store, search for RedNote, and tap "Update" if an update is available. After updating, return to the language settings and check whether your desired language now appears in the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing RedNote's language affect my account or messages?

No. Changing the language only changes how the app's menus and buttons appear to you. Your account, messages, and all your content remain exactly the same. Other users will not see any change, and you can switch languages back and forth without any consequences.

Can I set RedNote to display in two languages at once?

No. RedNote displays in one language at a time. You can switch between languages whenever you want, but the entire interface will be in whichever language you select. If you need to use two languages regularly, you would need to switch the setting each time.

What if my language is not in the list?

RedNote supports a limited number of languages. If yours is not available, check whether an app update is available in your app store, as updates sometimes add new languages. If an update does not add your language, RedNote may not support it yet. You can continue using the app in English or another available language.

Will changing my phone's system language affect other apps?

Yes. When you change your phone's system language, it affects every app on your phone, not just RedNote. If you only want to change RedNote's language, use RedNote's built-in language setting instead of your phone's system settings.