Have you accidentally added Arabic to the keyboard or in system settings Android โ€”and now it interferes with typing, appears in the list of languages, or even messes up the layout? This problem is familiar to many users, especially after system updates or installation of new applications. Unlike Russian or English, the Arabic layout is often activated automatically through third-party services, and its removal is not always obvious.

In this article you will find 5 working methods remove Arabic from your phone Android โ€”from basic settings to hidden functions for advanced users. We will consider options for different versions of the system (from Android 10 to Android 15), popular brands (Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei) and keyboards (Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey). You will also learn how to prevent unwanted language from appearing again and what to do if standard methods do not work.

โš ๏ธ Important: some methods require administrator rights or USB debugging. If you are not sure of your actions, skip these steps - they are marked with special warnings.

1. Removing the Arabic language from Android system settings

The first and most obvious way is to remove the language directly in the system settings. This method works on all smartphones, regardless of the manufacturer, but the path to the menu may be slightly different.

Open the application Settings (gear icon) and follow the instructions:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Go to section System โ†’ Language and input (on some phones Advanced โ†’ Language and keyboard).
  • ๐ŸŒ Click on Languages (or Language and region).
  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Find in the list Arabic language (may be displayed as "ุงู„ุนุฑุจูŠุฉ" or "Arabic") and tap on it.
  • ๐Ÿšซ In the window that opens, select Delete or drag the language to the trash (on Samsung).

If the language is Arabic is not deleted (the button is inactive), it means it is installed as main system language. In this case, first add another language (for example, Russian) and make it the main one, and then try deleting again.

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On phones Xiaomi with shell MIUI the path to languages may be hidden behind the item Additional settings โ†’ Language and input โ†’ Languages. If you donโ€™t find the section, use the search in the settings (magnifying glass at the top of the screen).

Manufacturer Path to language settings Features
Samsung (One UI) Settings โ†’ General management โ†’ Language and input โ†’ Languages You can remove a language by swiping left
Xiaomi (MIUI) Settings โ†’ Advanced โ†’ Language and input โ†’ Languages PIN code confirmation required
Huawei (EMUI) Settings โ†’ System โ†’ Language and input โ†’ Language Arabic can be in the "Advanced" section
Google Pixel (Stock Android) Settings โ†’ System โ†’ Language and input โ†’ Languages The simplest interface without extra steps
โš ๏ธ Attention: On some firmware (for example, ColorOS from Oppo/Realme) deleting the language may require rebooting the device. Do not interrupt the process if the system prompts you to update the configuration.

2. Disabling the Arabic layout in the keyboard (Gboard, Samsung Keyboard and others)

Often. Arabic remains only on the keyboard, even if it is removed from the system settings. This is because keyboards (Gboard, Samsung Keyboard, SwiftKey) have their own language settings.

Here's how to remove the Arabic layout for popular keyboards:

For Gboard (Google Keyboard):

  • ๐Ÿ”ค Open any text input field (for example, in Notes).
  • ๐ŸŒ Tap on the icon globe or globe on the keyboard and hold it 2 seconds.
  • โš™๏ธ Select Keyboard settings โ†’ Languages.
  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Find Arabic and swipe it to the left or tap Delete.

For Samsung Keyboard:

  • ๐Ÿ”ค Go to Settings โ†’ General management โ†’ Samsung Keyboard.
  • ๐ŸŒ Select Languages and types.
  • ๐Ÿ” Scroll to Arabic and uncheck the box.
  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Click Delete (if available).

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If after deleting the Arabic language still appears when typing, try:

  1. Clear the keyboard cache in Settings โ†’ Applications โ†’ Keyboard โ†’ Memory โ†’ Clear cache.
  2. Update the keyboard via Google Play.
  3. Install another keyboard (for example, Microsoft SwiftKey) and make it the main one.
โš ๏ธ Attention: On the keyboard Huawei Swype Arabic language can be hidden in the "Additional languages" section. To see it, tap on the three dots in the upper corner of the languages menu.

3. Resetting the keyboard to factory settings

If the language is Arabic is not deleted by standard methods and continues to appear after a reboot, resetting the keyboard will help. This method does not affect other data on the phone, but will return all text input settings to factory settings.

Instructions for Gboard (similar for other keyboards):

  1. Open Settings โ†’ Applications.
  2. Find Gboard (or your keyboard) in the list and tap on it.
  3. Select Memory โ†’ Clear data (not just the cache!).
  4. Confirm the action and reboot the phone.

After the reset:

  • ๐Ÿ”„ You will have to re-add the required languages (Russian, English).
  • ๐Ÿ”ง AutoCorrect, dictionary and theme settings will be reset.
  • โœ… The Arabic language and all traces of it will be deleted.
What to do if the reset did not help?

If after the reset the Arabic language appears again, the reason may be:

1. Virus software โ€”some Trojans add phishing languages Check. phone antivirus (Malwarebytes, Dr.Web).

2. System update - the firmware can automatically add languages for the region. Disable auto-updates in Settings โ†’ System โ†’ Software update.

3. Localizer applications - apps like MoreLocale 2 or SetEdit can change languages. Remove them.

โš ๏ธ Warning: On phones with root access, resetting the keyboard may result in the "Keyboard" error stopped." In this case, reinstall the keyboard from Google Play.

4. Removing the Arabic language via ADB (for advanced users)

If the standard methods did not work, and the Arabic language built into the firmware (for example, on phones for Middle East), it can be removed via ADB โ€”a debugging tool for Android.

You will need:

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Computer with installed drivers ADB.
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ USB cable (preferably original).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Enabled USB debugging on the phone (Settings โ†’ About phone โ†’ Build number - tap 7 times, then return to Settings โ†’ System โ†’ For developers โ†’ USB debugging).

Steps to remove a language:

  1. Connect your phone to the PC and open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).
  2. Enter the command to check the connection: 
    adb devices

    The serial number of your device should appear.

  3. Find out the Arabic language code (usually ar or ar-EG): 
    adb shell pm list locales
  4. Remove the language with the command (replace ar to the current code): 
    adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.inputmethod.latin/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME --locales ar
  5. Reboot the phone.
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The ADB method is suitable for removing built-in languages that cannot be removed through the menu. However, it requires caution - the wrong command can disrupt the system.

โš ๏ธ Attention: On phones with MIUI or EMUI after using ADB, you may need to re-activate the keyboard in the settings. If the language does not disappear, try the command with the flag --force (but this is risky!).

5. Checking applications that add Arabic. language

Sometimes the Arabic language appears not because of system settings, but because of third-party applications. Frequent culprits:

  • ๐Ÿ“– Language learning applications (Duolingo, Memrise).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Launchers with multilingual support (Nova Launcher, Action Launcher).
  • ๐ŸŒ VPN services that change the region (ExpressVPN, NordVPN).
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Games with Arabic localization (PUBG Mobile, Free Fire).

How to find and remove the problematic application:

  1. Go to Settings โ†’ Applications.
  2. Sort the list by installation date (โ‹ฎ โ†’ Sort by โ†’ Installation date).
  3. Uninstall suspicious apps installed before the appearance of the Arabic language.
  4. Check the permissions of the remaining applications: if the app has access to Language settings or Accessibility, disable them.

๐Ÿ” Tip: Use application App Inspector (from Google Play) to see which apps are asking for permission to change language settings.

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6. Complete reset of the phone (last measure)

If none of the methods helped, and the Arabic language interferes with operation (for example, it messes up the layout or blocks input), remains reset to factory settingsThis is a radical method that will delete all data from the phone. phone, so use it only as a last resort.

How to reset correctly:

  1. ๐Ÿ“ฑ Save important data (photos, contacts, messages) on Google Drive or computer.
  2. ๐Ÿ”ง Go to Settings โ†’ System โ†’ Reset settings.
  3. ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Select Delete all data (factory reset).
  4. ๐Ÿ” Enter the PIN code or pattern to confirm.
  5. โณ Wait for completion (takes 5-15 minutes).

After reset:

  • ๐Ÿ†• The phone will be like new - without the Arabic language and other user data.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ When you turn it on for the first time, select the desired language (Russian/English).
  • โš ๏ธ Do not restore the backup if it was created after the appearance of the Arabic language - the problem may return.
โš ๏ธ Attention: On phones with Samsung Knox (for example, Galaxy S23, Note 20), the reset can lead to the activation of protection FRP (Factory Reset Protection). account Googlethat was on it previously.

7. How to prevent the reappearance of the Arabic language

To prevent the Arabic language from appearing on your phone anymore, follow these tips:

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Disable auto-update of languages:
    • V Gboard: Settings โ†’ System settings โ†’ Auto-update of languages โ†’ turn off.
    • V Samsung Keyboard: Settings โ†’ Advanced โ†’ Automatically adding languages โ†’ disable.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Check application permissions: do not give apps access to Language settings unnecessarily.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Install applications only from Google Play: third-party APKs may contain hidden modules for changing languages.
  • ๐ŸŒ Use VPN carefully: Some services automatically change region and languages (for example, when connecting to servers in the UAE or Saudi Arabia).

๐Ÿ”ง Additional protection: if you often encounter unwanted languages, install the application Locale Manager (requires root). It allows you to block the addition of new languages at the system level.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about deleting the Arabic language

โ“ Why does the Arabic language appear by itself?

This can happen for several reasons:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ System update: some firmware (especially for the Middle East) automatically add Arabic.
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Advertising or phishing: malicious sites may offer through the browser to โ€œset the language for better display.โ€
  • ๐Ÿค– Keyboard error: Gboard sometimes mistakenly activates languages when you hold down the spacebar for a long time.

Check the history of installed applications and disable auto-updates in Google Play.

โ“ Is it possible to remove the Arabic language without root access?

Yes, in 90% of cases standard methods are enough:

  1. Removal via Settings โ†’ Languages.
  2. Resetting the keyboard.
  3. Removing problematic applications.

ADB also does not require root, but developer rights are needed. Root is only needed for deep changes to system files (for example, removing language packs from /system).

โ“ What to do, if after deletion the Arabic language returns?

This is a sign that the language built into the firmware or is added by third-party software. Try:

  • ๐Ÿ” Check your phone for viruses (Malwarebytes).
  • ๐Ÿ“ต Disable auto-update of applications in Google Play.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Install an alternative keyboard (for example, AnySoftKeyboard), which does not support Arabic.

If the problem persists, consider flashing the phone to global version of the software (without regional languages).

โ“ Why can't you remove the Arabic language on some phones?

This is typical for devices released for the markets of the Middle East or North Africa Manufacturers (Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi) build it in. Arabic in the firmware as required language for local requirements.

In such cases:

  • ๐Ÿ”„ You can only turn off its display in the keyboard.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฒ Or reflash the phone to European/global version of the software (risky, may void the warranty).
โ“ How to remove Arabic language on Huawei without ADB?

On phones Huawei with EMUI the path to languages is often hidden. Try:

  1. Go to Settings โ†’ System โ†’ Language and input โ†’ Language management.
  2. Tap on Additional (three dots at the top).
  3. Find Arabic in the list and uncheck it.
  4. If the language is not removed, disable it for the keyboard Huawei Swype separately.

โš ๏ธ On some models (Huawei P40, Mate 30) you need to disable the function Huawei Mobile Services in the account settings, as it can restore languages.