# How to translate a theme after adding a new default language?

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**Step 1:** Install the [Translate & Adapt](https://apps.shopify.com/translate-and-adapt) app by Shopify
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**Step 2:** Settings -> Languages -> Change default ->Change any default language
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**Because Translate & Adapt application cannot translate language when set to default**
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**Step 3:** After changing the default language, your previous language will be deleted, please add the default language you want to translate again.
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**Step 4:** Go to apps -> select app Translate & Adapt
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**Step 5:** In the application, select the **language** you want to translate and click **Auto-translate.**
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**Step 6:** After successful translation go to **settings -> languages -> change default** , set the translated language to the default language.
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**If you see a warning like the one below, ignore it and save your changes.**
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