Fix Missing Language Resources in Android App Bundle

Developers uploading Android App Bundles to Google Play may encounter missing language resources due to automatic language splitting. This guide shows you how to disable language split and ensure all locale files are bundled correctly for consistent user experience across devices.

1. What is Language Split in Android App Bundles?

Language split is an optimization by Google Play that separates language resources into individual APKs. While it reduces app size, it can cause issues if users don’t get the expected language content.

2. Common Error Messages

• Missing language resources in App Bundle
• Android app bundle language resources error
• How to fix language resources missing in app bundle
• App bundle missing language files
• My app languages not showing on Google Play
• Android app languages not working on Google Play
• App language not changing on Google Play Store
• Google Play app localization not working
• Google Play app not showing translations
• Multilanguage app not working on Play Store

3. Disable Language Split in Your Build Configuration

To disable language split, modify your build.gradle file:

android {
    ...
    bundle {
        language {
            enableSplit = false
        }
    }
}

This ensures all language resources are included in the base APK instead of separate splits.

4. Sync and Rebuild

After editing your build configuration, click “Sync Now” in Android Studio, then rebuild your project:

Build > Rebuild Project

5. Upload Again to Google Play

Generate your App Bundle again using:

Build > Build Bundle(s) / APK(s) > Build Bundle(s)

Upload the new bundle to the Google Play Console. The language-related errors should now be resolved.

6. Verify Resource Inclusion

Use the Bundle Explorer in Google Play Console or bundletool locally to inspect if all languages are included:

bundletool dump manifest --bundle=my_app.aab --output=manifest.txt

7. Additional Tips

• Always test multi-language support using emulator or device locale settings.
• Include fallback strings in res/values to avoid crashes on missing locales.

For more information, visit the official Android documentation: Android App Bundle Language Split Guide.