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

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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, Oct 21 '13 at 09:43
This is for browsers, will it work the same on an iOS iPad app? — LiddleLaLoo, Oct 21 '13 at 09:43
I am using Cordova @Shivan, so I haven't used or changed any Objective C code. — LiddleLaLoo, Oct 21 '13 at 09:45
Then it's not related to other tags. Retag as Cordova / PhoneGap . — Raptor, Oct 21 '13 at 09:51
Sorry I am new to this. Thanks for the link I will have a read now. — LiddleLaLoo, Oct 21 '13 at 09:54

score 13 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 24 '22 at 12:24

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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 '22 at 12:24

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answered Oct 21 '13 at 09:59

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Is there any reason to prefer `navigator.globalization.getPreferredLanguage` vs `navigator.language` ? – LuckyStarr Oct 26 '17 at 12:33
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Now in 2018, use `navigator.language`. There is a deprecation notice on the readme of the cordova plugin. – e666 Apr 06 '18 at 08:24

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

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