If you are navigating the German interface, these are the key words you need:
The DB Navigator app typically does not have an internal manual language toggle; instead, it automatically syncs with your smartphone's system settings. How to Change Language
Automatic Detection: If your phone's system language is set to German, the app will display in German.
English Default: If your phone's system language is set to any other language (e.g., English, French, Spanish), the app defaults to English. Changing Language via System Settings
To see DB Navigator in English while keeping your phone in another language (on modern operating systems), you can change the language for that specific app: Android (Android 14+ or similar): Open your device's Settings. Go to System > Languages > App Languages. Select DB Navigator and choose your preferred language. iOS (iPhone/iPad): Open the Settings app. Scroll down to the list of apps and tap DB Navigator.
Under Preferred Language, tap Language and select your choice. Alternative Menu Path (Some Versions) db navigator how to change language
In certain older versions or specific builds, a manual toggle might be available:
Open the app and tap the Menu icon (usually three horizontal lines). Select Settings or Options.
Look for Language or Regional Settings and select your desired language.
If you are stuck inside the app and everything is in German, follow this path to look for settings (note: this feature is not always available in all app versions):
If you do not see "Sprache" here, the app is locked to your phone's system language (refer to Methods 1 or 2). If you are navigating the German interface, these
On Android devices, you can force the DB Navigator app to use a specific language without changing your entire phone's settings.
Note: If you do not see the Language option inside the app settings, you must use Method 2.
Solution: This typically means you have an outdated version of DB Navigator. Update the app immediately:
Most updates released after 2023 include the in-app language switcher.
A: Try force-closing the app. On iOS, swipe up from the bottom and flick the app away. On Android, go to Settings → Apps → DB Navigator → Force Stop. Reopen the app. If the issue persists, clear the app’s cache (Android) or reinstall the app. The DB Navigator app typically does not have
The DB Navigator app automatically adjusts to the language settings of your smartphone. However, you can also change the language directly inside the app. This is useful if you prefer a different language than your phone’s system default or if you are traveling in Germany and need English (or another supported language).
Follow the steps below for iOS and Android.
Example for German:
dbvis.language=de
You will see a list of available languages. As of now, DB Navigator supports:
Tap your desired language.