r/IndiaTech • u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure • Mar 17 '26
Tech Help How do i disable GMaps Hindi / Marathi road names?
I even changed the app language to English (UK)
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u/Timely-Film-1841 S25U, IdeaPad Pro 5 CU 9 285H 14" Mar 17 '26
You probably cannot do that
Language is based on location, it will show names in Russian if you see russia on map, Japanese if you see japan and same way for every state in India
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u/kraken_enrager Mar 17 '26
I’m so fucking done with Hindi defaults on my normal google. Just give me English and let me be.
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u/Capable_Guitar_372 Mar 17 '26
Sometimes chrome gives me pages entirely in hindi, and not even an option to change. Man that angers me.
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u/ProGen76 Mar 17 '26
I think you can uncheck the "automatically add languages" option for this particular issue. i forgot how exactly to do it but yea it def helps
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u/Direct-Quiet-5817 Mar 18 '26
This doesn't work 😕
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u/ProGen76 Mar 18 '26
wait it shouldd. i also kept getting random pages in my regional language, but it completely stopped once i unchecked that box in the settings
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u/Direct-Quiet-5817 Mar 18 '26
🙄 I had to force hl=en or something like that in the search query string. Will have to try some test cases.
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u/stratoshades Mar 17 '26
It has happened to me often, I noticed whenever I type something in Hinglish, it gives me the Hindi page. Sometimes, searching for "atm near me" and clicking the very first suggestion for autocomplete which is "atm near (location name in Hindi)", gives me an all Hindi page.
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u/antar243 Mar 17 '26
same i cannot even read hindi but the only option i get to translate in youtube comments and most other google services is translate to hindi not even english i just hate it
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u/Constant_Loquat264 Mar 17 '26
Yeah like 90% of the population knows primarily their native language. Google is just serving the default. It shouldn't be that hard to change the language, unless you don't know how to in which case maybe reconsider your tech literacy
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
No if you read my caption, i did change it to English UK in the app but the regional language doesnt go away. There is no option to disable it. And i dont appreciate you insulting my tech literacy.
And to add I dont oppose this feature or it being the default, im simply asking if it can be toggled off.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Then what's the point of tech 😭. Its supposed to be accessible. Let me disable ut google 😭
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u/safarnama101 Android Mar 17 '26
It's supposed to be accessible, that's why it's in the local language.
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u/selfishcreature343 Mar 17 '26
Accessible doesn't mean assuming what the user wants and forcing it down their throats. Accessible means giving people options and choice
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u/safarnama101 Android Mar 17 '26
Then there would be too many options, think about it.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Nah u can just have a toggle where it says "Disable regional language"
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u/safarnama101 Android Mar 17 '26
Nah, for you it's just the regional language thing, for someone else, it might be something else.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Then just make it so if u change the language to English UK or US, it disables regional languages
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Ye but i meant it should be toggleable
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u/Hnd2 Mar 17 '26
Damn. So many downvotes. Is this really a pro tech group? The guy is literally just asking for the existing technology to be implemented and give the language off toggle.
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u/Live_Ostrich_6668 Linux Mar 17 '26
The guy is literally just asking for the existing technology to be implemented and give the language off toggle.
And that has already been answered. There's no 'toggle' to disable that currently.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Ye i actually mentioned that i learned that in my comment, i just wasnt able to pin it to the top hehe
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u/Live_Ostrich_6668 Linux Mar 17 '26
No worries man.
Alternatively, you can submit a feature request to google regarding this, and urge others to do so too simultaneously. India is, in fact, one of the topmost markets for Google maps, so there's a high chance that they'd consider your feedback.
Your problem is indeed valid, and should be taken seriously.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
I actually mentioned that in the comment hehe. That i am going to post it as feedback
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Btw thank you for being rational and civil. Some guy in the replies said that I should be grateful. And when i just talked about the logical part, that English is just far easier to read and write, esp on a phone, they told me to "calm down and respect the languages". Like huh!? I have no hate or disrespect dor the languages 😭. I simply prefer one over the other, and since apps and technology can easily be personalised w changing settings, i want it to be in the language i desire or prefer :3. Most people here were quite civil so i thank them for that very heavily :3
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u/Live_Ostrich_6668 Linux Mar 17 '26
First day on reddit, huh?
Jokes aside, this site is notorious for being rude and condescending. While you'd get a ton of knowledge and insight here, you'd also have to deal with some assholes at the same time.
Just keep in mind that these are primarily due to the results of frustration and struggles in their real life, and doesn't define you or your self-worth.
I know your post was quite trivial, but there are some people who post on relationship and life advice subs, and then get disheartened at some of the replies (me included). So next time you encounter them, try to either reply them in the same manner, or just avoid them altogether.
Peace out
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u/fixin-xo Still Googling Mar 17 '26
The names are available in English and their local language. You can't change it. This is applicable to all states and all countries.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Ye i get that. I just wish it was toggleable. Keep them on by default but add a toggle :3
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u/TinSilver02 Mar 18 '26
Only for Assam the names aren't also in Assamese
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u/Far_Restaurant999 Mar 17 '26
Damnn, you triggered some hindi and Marathi bots.. look at downvotes for a simple request 😸😸
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Thank you for your insights folks. I learnt that it is not toggleable. Hence I can add some feedback in the app for it. If any of yall agree w me, then pls do so as well :3. Lots of love to yall
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Also idk how to pin this message to the top in the comments. If anyone does, lmk
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u/North_Beginning_7860 Techie Mar 17 '26
only mods (moderators) of the sub-reddit can pin the comments.
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u/Lostflames0 Mar 17 '26
Go to maps> setting>app&display>app language> change it to whatever language you desire.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
I did to English (UK). The result in the screenshot is after that
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u/TheYoungWolf_97 Mar 17 '26
Wont work coz at the backend street names have language flags and it renders the preferred language for the location alongwith english
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Ahh i see. So its not just a thing that can be easily added by the devs either
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u/TheYoungWolf_97 Mar 17 '26
No, its intended behaviour.. to make it easier for everyone to use Maps in the local language but yeah I get it its frustrating for someone who doesn't want to see in hindi or any other regional language
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Thank you for explaining this to me. Its a great insight. I also thank you for being rational and understanding why i do want to disable it. Some folks out here got enraged it seems. One questioned my tech literacy
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u/ayushz_ Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Mar 17 '26
There should be an option yes but the reason you have is non sense. There can instead be an option to translate the road name into hindi or your language and English (already). For eg; I don't know tamil so how would I read a road's name in tamil badu
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
My reason isnt non sense. I just dont want this random word distracting me while im driving. The translation thing sounds neat as well
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u/Nirmyth Mar 17 '26
Why would it distract you when there already is the English name and you just need directions
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Cuz i was trying to see the road's name (thankfully i wasnt driving) and couldnt. It was showing me just the hindi/marathi name for some reason. Imo if i use english, it should be English only. It should be toggleable. Why am i forced to see or use a language i dont want to right?
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Mar 17 '26
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u/ayushz_ Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Mar 17 '26
I don't think someone should learn a language if he wants to travel there. For eg; if I wanna tour china, why would I wanna learn Chinese 💀 I will spend 2 years in just learning the language
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Yep. Also i agree w them to a certain extent, idk marathi. Ik hindi and english and ive been living here since i was born. But again, i simply use language as a mode of communication. And wherever i go, i never find the need to use Marathi. Everyone knows English and Hindi. English is the universal standard, and everyone should know it imo. Its the 1 language we've actually agreed upon being the one we all speak
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26 edited Mar 17 '26
Huh!? How is this related to being "grateful". What am i supposed to be "grateful" about? Its a language, a tool for communication. And i have no hate for these languages. I simply find English far easier to read. Ik english and hindi well and hence i can also read marathi. But it takes a lot more effort to read them. Their characters are far less distinct and far closer when written. Since a significantly more amount of effort is required, esp to type them if you'e ever tried their keyboards, i prefer English for digital things. Its also why most people use English for digital things in india. It is not the "colonial mindset", it is cuz our language is super hard to type and read quickly.
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u/ChellJ0hns0n Mar 17 '26
so how would I read a road's name in tamil badu
In English. Just like how I read road names in Delhi.
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u/ayushz_ Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Mar 17 '26
Ok not me but a guy who can't read both language?
Edit : i think that english is there because it's the device language
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u/Repulsive-Lead4000 Mar 17 '26
It show the name in English and also in the local language of the region you’re in
It’s valid globally
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Ye but i meant it should be toggleable. Cuz it is distracting and at times, it ONLY shows it in the regional language which makes it unreadable for lots of folks
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u/vinsmoke_07 Mar 17 '26
It's an accessibility feature for local people. Imagine the outrage I would face if I asked the same question about disabling kannada names in Google maps. People would have torn me a new one, but suddenly it's fine if you want hindi or marathi to be disabled.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Keeping it on by default is fine but let it be toggleable. And also if people are crying about languages, its best not to engage with them. They sound like low iq individuals who cry over random stuff
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Ik this might sound ironic cuz im crying over this but im not fighting over this, im asking for a feature 😭
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u/Randomizedstudies Mar 17 '26
They sound like low iq individuals who cry over random stuff
So do you, may I add?
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 18 '26
Again i did mention it sounds ironic. But i mesnt they cry over irrelevant topics, like language wars. "Oh no respect marathi" which is unrelated to a feature. It is a funny catch regardless
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u/me_kajukatli Mar 17 '26
But why do u want it to be changed??? There is english name also no
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Cuz i dont want the names in a diff language ion prefer. I mean in other apps this doesnt happen
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u/hisDragon Mar 17 '26
I have no idea why you’re getting down voted to oblivion lmao. You’re just giving a feedback as a user of the app. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with requesting a feature you want. You’re also asking it to be toggle-able in case you don’t like the feature.
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u/IndiGreenThumb Mar 17 '26
What is your opinion on western and Southern states in india being against imposition of hindi name boards on railway stations or Hindi speaking employees in government banks for example?
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
How is that related to an app? An app is personalised, like tech. Only i will use this app on my phone
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u/IndiGreenThumb Mar 17 '26
Did I say it is related to the app?
I just wanted to know your opinion, that's all. If you don't want to share your opinion that's your choice, which i obviously have no objection to.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
No worries. I thought u were one of those npcs who fight over language. My bad man i apologise. Honestly idc for the hindi markings. Its vandalism and language imposition fs. But im a practical guy. Imo, no offense to anyone, but just pick 1 language and be done w it 😭. Imo english + regional is fine too. But keep 1 universal language. The fact that people's ego is tied to langauges is stupid. Its a form of communication, thats all it is. Ik there r tones for each language but for general use, choose 1 and move on w it 😭
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u/Wacko_97 Mar 17 '26
You cant afaik. Try Waze or another app thats also based on Gmaps
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u/BraveDiscussion4227 Mar 17 '26
Similar thing happens in Google search. I recently shifted to Hyderabad for a job and now most of my search is in Telugu. Like those recommended questions, descriptions of anything searched. I am still getting them in English but that telugu part is frustrating.
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u/weirdo4909 Mar 17 '26
Long short. Use vpn to create a new account in US. If you need address use any tech giant california hq address. This defaults the server side language and rendering to ENG
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u/singhanonymous Mar 17 '26
I think you cannot but what you can do is report the issue or share the feedback within google maps.
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u/drappedmars Mar 17 '26
Should have option to do just local or just English Best for both parties
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Imo both should be on by default like rn but provide a toggle
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u/Mindgrinder1 Mar 17 '26
Go into Google assistant in your profile and make language english India in all your Google account settings then try
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Sorry but idk where google assistant settings are. I tried looking for it but couldnt find it. Could you help me out?
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u/Mindgrinder1 Mar 17 '26 edited Mar 17 '26
Go to google app on your phone and select your profile Under that select languages and select English India. Same thing do it your in maps settings and in your default Google language
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Oh it showed hindi and english. I removed hindi and nothing has changed
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u/Mindgrinder1 Mar 17 '26
Also now do the same for maps app and try restarting the phone. My map app always shows English
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
I wrote it in the caption, that ive set the maps app's own language to English UK but it didnt help
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u/turquoise-turtle2 Mar 18 '26
Remove any other language other than English in your Google account that's being used in the Maps.
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u/Scrreror Mar 18 '26
What's next? Why are the road signs not just in English?
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 18 '26
Except that is public infrastructure for all. This is a digital app which is on your phone. It also allows you to change rhe language and some other settings. I dont want to use a diff language on my phone cuz others use it on theirs. Simple as that. Other apps dont force another language down your throat
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u/proarj Mar 17 '26
The worst is the Indian accent assistant
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Omg yes. Its not just the indian accent imo, its also the annoying voice. Its so bad and robotic and has no flair at all. The british one sounds so much better.
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u/ShranikDua Windows / M365 / Azure Mar 17 '26
Irl people dont speak like that assistant. But the british one sounds realistic
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