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

After adding the Glimo theme and changing the default language to the new language, but the theme is still not automatically translated, you can follow these steps:

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**Step 1:** Install the [Translate & Adapt](https://apps.shopify.com/translate-and-adapt) app by Shopify

**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:**

"Any existing French translations will be deleted. Before saving, you may want to export your French translations."
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