[GH-ISSUE #5600] [PM-24231] App-defined language setting ignored #50380

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opened 2026-05-01 12:45:32 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 2 comments
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Originally created by @ghassen-b on GitHub (Jul 28, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5600

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Go to 'Settings' > 'Appearance'
  2. Select a language not defined as one of your system languages (e.g. Spanish for me)
  3. The app is still using the system language (French for me)
  4. Close and restart the app
  5. Same behavior

Expected Result

When I select a specific language in the app, I am expecting it to be used (Spanish in my example).

Actual Result

The system language is used (French in my example).

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Additional Context

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Build Version

2025.6.1

What server are you connecting to?

US

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Environment Details

  • Device: OPPO A9 2020
  • OS: ColorOS v11.1

Issue Tracking Info

  • I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.
Originally created by @ghassen-b on GitHub (Jul 28, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/bitwarden/android/issues/5600 ### Steps To Reproduce 1. Go to 'Settings' > 'Appearance' 2. Select a language not defined as one of your system languages (e.g. Spanish for me) 3. The app is still using the system language (French for me) 4. Close and restart the app 5. Same behavior ### Expected Result When I select a specific language in the app, I am expecting it to be used (Spanish in my example). ### Actual Result The system language is used (French in my example). ### Screenshots or Videos ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3fc561d1-43ec-472d-b2d6-4e68701a5961) ### Additional Context _No response_ ### Build Version 2025.6.1 ### What server are you connecting to? US ### Self-host Server Version _No response_ ### Environment Details - Device: OPPO A9 2020 - OS: ColorOS v11.1 ### Issue Tracking Info - [x] I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.
GiteaMirror added the bugapp:password-manager labels 2026-05-01 12:45:32 -05:00
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@bitwarden-bot commented on GitHub (Jul 28, 2025):

Thank you for your report! We've added this to our internal board for review.
ID: PM-24231

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@jtodddd commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2025):

Hi there,

I attempted to reproduce your issue and was unable to do so. Please make sure you close the app and reopen it after changing the language. If the issue repeats, please consider uninstalling the app, restarting your device, and reinstalling the app.

We use GitHub issues as a place to track bugs and other development related issues. If your issue persists, please write us back using our “Contact support” form located on our Help Center (https://bitwarden.com/help/).

You can include a link to this issue in the message content.

Alternatively, you can also search for an answer in our help documentation or get help from other Bitwarden users on our community forums (https://community.bitwarden.com/c/support/).

The issue here will be closed.

Thanks!

<!-- gh-comment-id:3132269795 --> @jtodddd commented on GitHub (Jul 29, 2025): Hi there, I attempted to reproduce your issue and was unable to do so. Please make sure you close the app and reopen it after changing the language. If the issue repeats, please consider uninstalling the app, restarting your device, and reinstalling the app. We use GitHub issues as a place to track bugs and other development related issues. If your issue persists, please write us back using our “Contact support” form located on our Help Center (https://bitwarden.com/help/). You can include a link to this issue in the message content. Alternatively, you can also search for an answer in our help documentation or get help from other Bitwarden users on our community forums (https://community.bitwarden.com/c/support/). The issue here will be closed. Thanks!
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Reference: github-starred/android#50380