How do you change the language back to English?

To change the language, from the main screen tap anywhere on the map. Then tap the wrench icon. Then tap the arrow icon (last icon on second row) 3 times. Then tap the icon with three flags(first icon on top row). Then use the arrows on the right to navigate to the language you want. Once you find it tap the language and then tap yes.

• In driving view, tap the map to bring up the main menu.
• Locate the "Preferences" icon (looks like a wrench) and tap it.
• Cycle through the menu pages until you see an icon with three flags (UK, German, Dutch) and tap it.
• Select English from the list. When you change the language, you are also given the opportunity to change the voice.
  

First reset your tom tom gps device, that way your language will be back at the default language. To reset your tom tom hold down the power button for about 15 seconds, it will restart itself automatically, that way you will have to chose the language once again. Or you can simply remove the battery and reinstall it in once again. Or you can connect it to a computer and format the gps and download its software back on. That is a sure solution
You can also follow the steps below, but you have to be logical about the position where these options are in the language you mistakenly chose.

1. Tap the screen to bring up the main menu,
2. Tap change preferences,
3. Tap the arrow in the bottom right corner until you see change language,
4. Tap change language,
5. Follow the instruction on the screen to confirm the language of your choice,
6. Choose a voice.

The simplest way is to have your dad insert a paper clip tip into the "Reset" hole in the gps case. This will set the unit back to factory defaults and it will prompt on startup to select a language.

The icon to change the language has three flags. Tap that and you will be prompted to select a new language.

how do I change my tom tom xl back to english

To update maps you should run Tom Tom home on your computer and then connect the GPS

It will then ask you if you want to connect to the computer and you would tell your GPS yes.

Tom Tom home will once it finds your GPS then proceed to do any minor updates.

If your map is out of date it will offer you the option of purchasing a newer version.

don't be tempted to look for free / pirate maps !
These can cause problems in starting up your GPS (believe me)

Tom Tom map prices are not too bad and compared to many GPS are quite easy to install using Tom Tom home.

If you don't have Tom Tom home the latest version can be found here.

Turn on your tomtom.
When it has booted to the map display press once on the map
Now click the spanner / wrench icon.
Use the right arrow icon to scroll until you see the flags icon and select that.
The language menu will open and you can set it to english there

If english is not listed then it has been deleted by accident and you would have to download it from tom tom to restore it.

in order to change the language you would need to be at the map on the device. Tap in the center of the map, then tap on the blue wrench or the gear on the main menu. Then you would tap on the arrow on the bottom right until you find 3 flags. Once in there you would be able to change your language.

somehow the language was changed from english to ???? please help