How to use Live Translate for phone calls on Samsung Galaxy devices

Learn how to enable and use Live Translate for real-time call translation on Samsung Galaxy devices, including supported apps, languages, and setup steps.

Samsung Galaxy devices offer Live Translate, an AI-powered feature that enables real-time translation during phone calls. This tool supports multilingual communication across various apps and languages, making it ideal for international conversations. Follow these steps to set up and use Live Translate effectively.

1. What is Live Translate?

Live Translate is a built-in feature on Samsung Galaxy devices that translates spoken language during phone calls in real time. It works across multiple apps, allowing users to communicate seamlessly in different languages without needing external tools.

2. How to enable Live Translate

Before using Live Translate, ensure the feature is enabled on your device. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy device.
2. Scroll down and tap on Advanced Features.
3. Select Accessibility.
4. Find and tap on Live Translate.
5. Toggle the switch to turn on the feature.
6. Download any required language packs if prompted.

3. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

Live Translate is available on Galaxy Tab S9 and later models running One UI 6.1.1 or later. Wi-Fi-only models are excluded from this feature. Compatibility may extend to newer Galaxy S, Z Fold, and Z Flip series devices in future updates.

4. Apps supporting Live Translate

Live Translate works with the following apps:

- Google Meet

- Signal

- WeChat

- KakaoTalk

- Facebook Messenger

- Instagram

- LINE

- WhatsApp

- Telegram

Note: Supported apps may change over time. Check for updates regularly.

5. Supported languages and regions

Live Translate supports the following languages and regional variations:

- Arabic

- Bahasa Indonesia

- Chinese Simplified

- Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong, Taiwan)

- Dutch

- English (Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States)

- French (Canada, France)

- German

- Hindi

- Italian

- Japanese

- Korean

- Polish

- Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal)

- Romanian

- Russian (Russian Federation)

- Spanish (Mexico, Spain, United States)

- Swedish

- Thai

- Turkish

- Vietnamese

Additional languages will be added in future updates.

6. How to use Live Translate during a call

Once Live Translate is enabled, follow these steps to use it during a call:

1. Start a call using a supported app.
2. Tap the Live Translate icon on the screen.
3. Select the languages for both parties involved in the call.
4. Choose voice options if available.
5. Enable Mute Voice to block original audio and hear only translations.

7. Additional features

Live Translate offers several customization options:

- Mute Voice: Blocks the original audio, allowing only translated speech to be heard.

- Language and Voice Presets: Set default languages and voices for specific contacts or phone numbers.

8. Related Samsung support topics

- How to use Circle to Search on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to enable AI features on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to manage language settings on Samsung Galaxy devices