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Set Lara as your default translation app on Android

How to use Lara Translate directly from any Android app using the context menu

You can set Lara Translate as your default translation app on Android. This lets you translate text directly from the context menu in any app that supports text selection, without copying and pasting or switching between apps.

Once Lara is set as default, the "Translate with Lara" option will appear whenever you select text on your device.

 

What does "Default Translation App" mean on Android?

When Lara is set as your default translation app:

  • A "Translate with Lara" option appears in the context menu when you select text in any app

  • Tapping it opens the Lara app with the selected text already loaded and translated

  • You can listen to the translation, copy it, or share it — all without leaving your current screen

In short, translation becomes a system-level action, and Lara is the app that performs it.

 

How it works in practice

  1. Select any text in a supported app (browser, email, messaging, notes, etc.)

  2. The context menu will show the "Translate with Lara" option alongside other actions like Copy, Share, and Search

  3. Tap "Translate with Lara"

  4. The Lara app opens with the selected text already translated into your preferred language

 

When is this feature useful?

Setting Lara as your default translation app on Android is especially useful when you want to:

  • Browse – translate web pages and articles without leaving your browser

  • Travel – translate menus, directions, and messages on the go

  • Study – understand foreign-language content without losing context

  • Work – translate emails, chats, and short texts more quickly

  • Everyday conversations – translate messages instantly in any chat app

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lara replace Google Translate on Android?

No. Lara becomes your preferred translation app when Android shows translation options in the context menu. You can change your default translation app at any time from Android settings.

Do I need to be signed in?

Yes. If you are not signed in, Lara will prompt you to log in to your account when you first use the translation action. After signing in, translations will appear immediately.

 

Summary

By setting Lara as your default translation app on Android, you can:

  • Translate faster, directly from the context menu

  • Stay focused on the app you're using

  • Use Lara wherever Android supports translation

One setting. Translation everywhere.

 

Download the Android app here.

 

 

This article is about:

  • What it means to set Lara as the default translation app on Android

  • How the "Translate with Lara" context menu action works

  • When and why this feature is useful