So, you accidentally change the default language on your Apple device, and now you can't even find your way around to change the settings back? Instead of trying to learn Pig Latin, why not just reset the language to your preferred language instead? After reading this article, and with a few clicks around, we'll have you back to normal.
Reset Language on a Click Wheel iPod
If you have a click wheel-based iPod, then resetting the language is fairly simple. You'll want to follow these steps to switch back to your default language:
1. Go to the main menu by pressing Menu until "iPod" is displayed in the title bar.
2. Scroll down to the last menu item, not selecting it.
3. Scroll up one item and select it by pressing the center button. This will be the Settings menu item.
4. Scroll down to the last menu item ("Reset All Settings"), but don't select it.
5. Scroll up to the third menu item from the bottom, and press the center button. This should be Languages.
6. Select your preferred language, and then press the center button to select.
After a few seconds, your preferred language will be switched to the default language on the device.
If you have an older iPod (iPhoto photo, or monochrome iPod), check out this Apple support article for the specifics on your device.
Reset Language on a touchscreen iPod nano
If you've got one of those nifty touchscreen iPod nanos, follow the steps below to switch your language back to normal:
1. Locate and tap on the Settings icon.
2. Scroll and tap on the 3rd menu item from the top. This should be General.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list and tap on this option. This will be the Language option.
4. Tap on your preferred language, and then tap on the Blue "Done" button to switch languages.
Reset Language in iOS (iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone)
1. Locate and open the Settings app on your Home Screen
2. Select the first item in the third section of icons from the top of the screen. This will be the "General" menu item.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select the 4th item from the bottom. This will be the "International" item.
4. Select the first item ("Language")
5. Select your preferred language from the list, and tap on the blue "Done" button.
Reset Language in Mac OS X
Resetting the language in Mac OS X is fairly easy. We'll show you how its done in Mac OS X Lion (10.7), but this process may vary by release.
1. Click the Apple menu
2. Click the 4th option from the top ("System Preferences...")
3. In the first row of icons in System Preferences, click on the 5th icon in the top row ("Language & Text"). It looks like a small blue and white flag.
4. Click the first tab ("Language")
5. Drag your preferred language to the top of the list.
6. Exit System Preferences, and restart your Mac for the language changes to take effect.
Cory Bohon is a freelance technology writer, indie Mac and iOS developer, and amateur photographer. Follow this article's author, Cory Bohon on Twitter.
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