Easy changes in Android 16 Beta 2 for units and more

Android 16 Beta 2 has made it simpler to switch how you measure things like temperature and other regional settings right from your phone’s settings.

Before, Android would automatically choose units like Fahrenheit or Celsius based on where you are or the language you use. If you wanted something different, changing it was not easy because there was no simple menu for that. But, with the new update, things have changed.

Now, there’s a new part in the “Languages” settings called “Regional preferences.” Here’s what you can adjust:

• Region
• Temperature – You can pick between Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• Measurement system – Choose from Metric or the Imperial systems used in the US or UK.
• First day of the week – Decide if your week starts on Sunday, Monday, or any other day.

Your phone still sets a default based on where you are or what language you’re using, but now changing these settings is much easier.

These new options won’t change every app, though. Apps that use Android’s default settings will reflect these changes, but some apps might have their own settings for this. For example, when we tried it, Google Maps didn’t change the units of measurement, but the Pixel Weather app did switch to Celsius when asked.

This update makes life easier for those who travel or simply prefer different measurement standards than what’s set by default. Now, customizing your Android experience to your liking is just a few taps away.