Select (or French, Italian, Spanish, etc.) from the dropdown menu. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Select (or your preferred language). The app will now override the system default just for DB Navigator. For Android Users: Go to your phone's Settings . Navigate to System > Languages & input . Tap App Languages . db navigator how to change language
Sometimes, after an update, the app may revert to German. Simply force-close the app and restart it. If that fails, toggling your phone's system language to German and back to English often "shocks" the app into updating. Select (or French, Italian, Spanish, etc
Finding your way through a foreign train station is stressful enough without having to decipher a menu in a language you don’t speak. If you’ve just downloaded the (the official app for Deutsche Bahn) and it’s stuck in German, don't worry—you aren't alone. For Android Users: Go to your phone's Settings
Even if your app is in English, some confirmation emails and PDF tickets may still arrive in German. Look for the QR code —that is the only part the conductor needs to scan.
Find and select your desired language. Note: This feature is available on Android 13 and above. For older versions, you must change the entire system language to English to update the app. Why is my app still in German?
If you have set your phone to English but the app still shows German terms, it is likely because of Even in the English version of the app, certain German terms remain because they are proper nouns or specific service names. Common terms you’ll see regardless of language: Gleis: Platform (e.g., Gleis 4). Hbf (Hauptbahnhof): Main Station. S-Bahn / U-Bahn: Suburban and Subway trains. Verspätung: Delay. Fahrplan: Timetable. Navigating the Desktop Website (bahn.de)