Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to add multi-language support to your React Native app using i18next and Expo Localization.

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⌚️ Timestamps ⌚️
00:00 Intro
01:01 Demo — Language Switching in Platano
02:15 Installing Dependencies
02:58 app.json Config
03:15 Creating the i18next Folder & Config
03:46 Defining Language Locales (en.ts, es.ts)
05:00 Configuring i18next with Expo Localization
06:42 RTL Support Overview
07:29 Using the useTranslation Hook
08:40 Advanced Setup — User Language Override
09:52 Using AI to Add More Languages

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