How can I detect the system language of an iOS device using JavaScript? [duplicate]

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I have found this previous question but it uses C. Is there a way to do this through JQuery or JavaScript?

You mentioned JavaScript, can I assume your codes will be loaded in UIWebView ? — Raptor
– Raptor, Commented Oct 21, 2013 at 9:43
This is for browsers, will it work the same on an iOS iPad app? — LiddleLaLoo
– LiddleLaLoo, Commented Oct 21, 2013 at 9:43
I am using Cordova @Shivan, so I haven't used or changed any Objective C code. — LiddleLaLoo
– LiddleLaLoo, Commented Oct 21, 2013 at 9:45
Then it's not related to other tags. Retag as Cordova / PhoneGap . — Raptor
– Raptor, Commented Oct 21, 2013 at 9:51
Sorry I am new to this. Thanks for the link I will have a read now. — LiddleLaLoo
– LiddleLaLoo, Commented Oct 21, 2013 at 9:54

mjuopperi · Accepted Answer · 2022-08-24 12:24:09Z

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UPDATE: This plugin is not required any more, and its no longer included in default installations. The current way of obtaining it is navigator.language See https://developer.mozilla.org/es/docs/Web/API/NavigatorLanguage/language

Below method will help you to find your device language using Cordova/Phonegap.

function checkLanguage() {
    navigator.globalization.getPreferredLanguage(
        function (language) {    
            alert('language: ' + language.value + '\n');
        },
        function () {
            alert('Error getting language\n');
        }
    );
}

Note: Check the Cordova Globalization plugin documentation for more.

edited Aug 24, 2022 at 12:24

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answered Oct 21, 2013 at 9:59

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2 Comments

LuckyStarr Over a year ago

Is there any reason to prefer navigator.globalization.getPreferredLanguage vs navigator.language ?

chatpitau Over a year ago

Now in 2018, use navigator.language. There is a deprecation notice on the readme of the cordova plugin.

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