Introduction

Samsung has taken communication to a whole new level with its Live Translate feature — powered by Galaxy AI. Whether you’re on a phone call or texting someone in another language, Live Translate breaks language barriers in real time, directly inside your Samsung Galaxy device.

No third-party apps, no copy-pasting into translators — just seamless, natural conversation.

In this guide, we’ll explain what Live Translate is, which devices support it, and how to turn it on, customize it, and use it step by step for calls, messages, and apps.

1. What Is Live Translate on Samsung Galaxy?

Live Translate is a real-time translation feature built into Samsung’s One UI (starting from One UI 6.1) as part of the Galaxy AI suite.

It automatically translates spoken conversations and text messages between different languages while you communicate.

In short:

You talk or type in your language — Samsung AI instantly translates it to the recipient’s language (and vice versa).

It works seamlessly in:

  • 📞 Phone calls (real-time subtitles and spoken translations)

  • 💬 Messages and chat apps

  • 🗣️ Face-to-face conversations (coming in One UI 7)

2. Devices That Support Live Translate

Live Translate is currently available on the following models:

✅ Galaxy S24 Series (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra)
✅ Galaxy S23 Series (after One UI 6.1 update)
✅ Galaxy Z Fold5 / Z Flip5
✅ Galaxy Tab S9 Series
✅ Newer 2025 devices with One UI 7 or higher

📱 Tip: To check if your phone supports it, go to
Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Live Translate.

If the option appears, your phone is compatible.

3. How to Turn On Live Translate (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to enable Live Translate on your Samsung Galaxy device:

  1. Open Settings
    Go to your phone’s home screen and tap the Settings ⚙️ app.

  2. Tap “Advanced Intelligence” (or Galaxy AI)
    This section manages all AI-powered features in One UI.

    Path:
    Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Live Translate

  3. Enable Live Translate
    Toggle the switch ON at the top of the screen.

  4. Choose Languages

    • Tap “Your language” → select the language you speak.

    • Tap “Other person’s language” → choose the language you want to translate to.

  5. Adjust Subtitles & Voice Settings (Optional)

    • Turn on “Show captions during calls” if you want on-screen subtitles.

    • Enable “Play translated voice” to hear spoken translations in real time.

🎯 Done! You’ve now activated Live Translate — ready for calls or texts.

4. How to Use Live Translate During Phone Calls

This is where Live Translate truly shines — translating your calls instantly.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Make or receive a phone call.

  2. When the call starts, tap the Live Translate icon (speech bubble) on your call screen.

  3. Choose the language pair (for example, English ↔ Spanish).

  4. Speak normally — Samsung AI will:

    • Display captions of what both sides say.

    • Play translated audio in the other person’s language.

    • Show your translated text in real time.

💡 Example:
You say “Hello, how are you?” → Bixby/AI voice says it in Spanish → The other person replies in Spanish → You see English subtitles instantly.

You can also pause translation or change languages mid-call using the settings icon during the call.

5. How to Use Live Translate in Messages or Chats

Samsung also integrated Live Translate into the Samsung Keyboard, letting you chat in any language across apps like WhatsApp, Messages, Telegram, or Instagram.

Steps:

  1. Open a messaging app (e.g., Samsung Messages or WhatsApp).

  2. Tap the text field to open your keyboard.

  3. Tap the AI icon (✨) or Translate icon 🌐 above the keyboard.

  4. Select the languages (Your → Target).

  5. Type your message in your language — it automatically converts it before sending.

💬 Example:
You type in English: “Good morning!”
The recipient receives: “¡Buenos días!”

It works both ways — incoming messages can also be automatically translated on-screen.

6. How to Use Live Translate for On-Screen Text (Coming in One UI 7)

In the upcoming One UI 7 update, Samsung AI expands Live Translate beyond calls and texts — letting you translate any on-screen content instantly.

Expected path:
Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Live Translate → Screen Translate

You’ll be able to:

  • Long-press text to get instant translation pop-ups

  • Translate subtitles in videos or apps

  • View dual-language captions in real time

This new version of Live Translate uses on-device AI for offline use — keeping your data private while maintaining high speed.

7. Change Live Translate Language Anytime

You can switch your language pairs at any moment:

Path:
Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Live Translate → Language Settings

Or directly from a call or message screen by tapping the Language Pair icon 🌐.

📍 Pro Tip: You can download language packs for offline translation (when supported) under:
Settings → General management → Language packs → Download language.

8. Troubleshooting Live Translate Issues

If Live Translate isn’t working, here are the most common fixes:

🔹 1. Update Software:
Ensure your Galaxy phone runs One UI 6.1 or higher.
Path: Settings → Software update → Download and install

🔹 2. Check Internet Connection:
Some translations (especially voice-based) require cloud processing.

🔹 3. Reboot Phone:
After enabling Galaxy AI features, restarting helps initialize settings.

🔹 4. Verify Permissions:
Go to Settings → Apps → Phone → Permissions → Microphone & Speech recognition → Allow.

🔹 5. Language Support:
Currently, Live Translate supports about 13 major languages, including English, Spanish, Korean, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, and more.

9. How Samsung AI Powers Live Translate

Behind the scenes, Live Translate uses neural machine translation (NMT) and speech recognition AI.

It works through three core layers:

  1. Speech Recognition: Converts spoken words into text.

  2. Translation Engine: Uses Samsung’s and Google’s AI models to translate accurately and naturally.

  3. Voice Synthesis: Converts translated text back into a human-sounding voice.

The best part?

  • Calls and messages stay private — most processing happens on-device, not in the cloud.

  • Latency is ultra-low, meaning translations happen instantly without delays.

10. FAQs About Live Translate

Q1: Is Live Translate free to use?
✅ Yes. It’s included for free in Samsung’s Galaxy AI package — no subscription needed.

Q2: Can I use Live Translate offline?
Some text translations can work offline (with downloaded language packs), but real-time call translation requires an internet connection.

Q3: Which Samsung models will get Live Translate next?
Expect Galaxy A-series 2025 and older flagships (S22, Fold4) to receive it through One UI 7 updates.

Q4: Does Live Translate work with third-party calling apps like WhatsApp?
Currently, it’s limited to native phone calls and Samsung Messages, but integration for third-party apps is planned for One UI 7+.

11. Why Live Translate Is a Game-Changer

✅ Breaks down language barriers instantly
✅ Built right into the phone — no need for external apps
✅ Secure on-device AI processing
✅ Works for both voice and text
✅ Perfect for travel, international work, or global friendships

Samsung’s goal is to make Live Translate the most intuitive translation system on any smartphone — allowing users to connect without language limits.

12. Final Thoughts

Samsung’s Live Translate represents one of the most useful and human-centered Galaxy AI tools to date.
Whether you’re talking to someone abroad, chatting in a different language, or simply curious about real-time translation — Live Translate gives you a smooth, reliable, and privacy-focused experience right from your Galaxy device.

So next time you receive a call from another country, don’t worry about communication barriers — just turn on Live Translate, and let your phone do the talking.

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