I’m trying to find the easiest way to localize my app. I’m using sqlite, so I need basically only to switch my database name. Problem is the app name – can it be localized from code or I have to make x apps for x languages, so anyone will have app name in his/hers native language? The latter one seems like already rejected app to me… anyone?
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I assume you mean the Bundle Display Name that appears on the device’s home screen:
You should create a localized file called
InfoPlist.stringssimilar to theLocalizable.stringsfile that you use for the usual text snippets.In the
InfoPlist.stringsyou can localize the different keys from your Info.plist. To localize the app name add:To localize a file: Simply create a new strings file in Xcode. Then reveal the right Xcode pane and add localizations via the menu shown here:
Using this technique you can localize any file you like. Simply add the correct version to your bundle. If you then use
[[NSBundle mainBundle] pathFor...you will automatically get the path to the correct localization. We do this for sqlites, strings and sometime even images.