diff --git a/app/localization_plan.txt b/app/localization_plan.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..fe356a443
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/localization_plan.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+Localization Plan
+
+1) Inventory and extraction
+- Identify all user-visible strings across UI: labels, placeholders, button texts, dialogs, toasts, headings, contentDescription for icons and images.
+- Replace hardcoded literals with references to resources in res/values/strings.xml.
+
+2) Resource structuring
+- Use clear, stable keys (prefix with context where helpful: screen_, action_, content_desc_).
+- Add <plurals> for count-dependent text and <string-array> for option lists where needed.
+- Mark non-translatable items with translatable="false" (e.g., symbols like "/").
+
+3) Compose usage
+- Use stringResource(R.string.key) in composables.
+- For non-composable helpers, pass localized strings in as parameters or compute at call sites.
+
+4) Locale-specific resources
+- Add res/values-<lang>/strings.xml (e.g., values-es, values-fr) for target locales.
+- Keep keys identical; only translate values.
+
+5) Android 13+ per-app language (optional)
+- Create res/xml/locales_config.xml listing supported locales.
+- Reference in AndroidManifest.xml via android:localeConfig="@xml/locales_config".
+- For in-app language picker, call AppCompatDelegate.setApplicationLocales(...) and persist selection.
+
+6) Locale-sensitive formatting
+- Prefer DateFormat / NumberFormat for locale-aware formatting and respect 12/24h settings.
+
+7) Accessibility
+- Ensure all Icon/IconButton/Image have meaningful contentDescription using string resources.
+- Use semantics for non-textual interactive elements where needed.
+
+8) QA
+- Test by switching device language; verify truncation, RTL mirroring, and TalkBack.
+- Maintain a translation workflow (spreadsheet/service) with key ownership and review.
+
+
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/geohash/LocationChannel.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/geohash/LocationChannel.kt
index aed974b6b..f7792d975 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/geohash/LocationChannel.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/geohash/LocationChannel.kt
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ package com.bitchat.android.geohash
  * Direct port from iOS implementation for 100% compatibility
  */
 enum class GeohashChannelLevel(val precision: Int, val displayName: String) {
-    BLOCK(7, "Block"),
-    NEIGHBORHOOD(6, "Neighborhood"),
-    CITY(5, "City"),
-    PROVINCE(4, "Province"),
-    REGION(2, "REGION");
+    BLOCK(7, "block"),
+    NEIGHBORHOOD(6, "neighborhood"),
+    CITY(5, "city"),
+    PROVINCE(4, "province"),
+    REGION(2, "region");
     
     companion object {
         fun allCases(): List<GeohashChannelLevel> = values().toList()
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BatteryOptimizationScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BatteryOptimizationScreen.kt
index a026d47e3..fbb183969 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BatteryOptimizationScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BatteryOptimizationScreen.kt
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ private fun BatteryOptimizationEnabledContent(
             
             Icon(
                 imageVector = Icons.Outlined.BatteryAlert,
-                contentDescription = "Battery Optimization",
+                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_battery_optimization),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(64.dp),
                 tint = colorScheme.error
             )
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ private fun BatteryOptimizationCheckingContent(
         
         Icon(
             imageVector = Icons.Filled.BatteryStd,
-            contentDescription = "Checking Battery Optimization",
+            contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_checking_battery_optimization),
             modifier = Modifier
                 .size(64.dp)
                 .rotate(rotation),
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ private fun BatteryOptimizationNotSupportedContent(
         
         Icon(
             imageVector = Icons.Filled.CheckCircle,
-            contentDescription = "Battery Optimization Not Supported",
+            contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_battery_optimization_not_supported),
             modifier = Modifier.size(64.dp),
             tint = colorScheme.primary
         )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BluetoothCheckScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BluetoothCheckScreen.kt
index 25dfd0d5a..95f9115eb 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BluetoothCheckScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/BluetoothCheckScreen.kt
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 
 /**
  * Screen shown when checking Bluetooth status or requesting Bluetooth enable
@@ -69,7 +71,7 @@ private fun BluetoothDisabledContent(
         // Bluetooth icon - using Bluetooth outlined icon in app's green color
         Icon(
             imageVector = Icons.Outlined.Bluetooth,
-            contentDescription = "Bluetooth",
+            contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_bluetooth),
             modifier = Modifier.size(64.dp),
             tint = Color(0xFF00C851) // App's main green color
         )
@@ -184,7 +186,7 @@ private fun BluetoothNotSupportedContent(
         }
 
         Text(
-            text = "Bluetooth Not Supported",
+            text = stringResource(id = R.string.bt_not_supported),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineSmall.copy(
                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -201,7 +203,7 @@ private fun BluetoothNotSupportedContent(
             elevation = CardDefaults.cardElevation(defaultElevation = 2.dp)
         ) {
             Text(
-                text = "This device doesn't support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which is required for bitchat to function.\n\nbitchat needs BLE to create mesh networks and communicate with nearby devices without internet.",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.bt_not_supported_paragraph),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                     color = colorScheme.onSurface
@@ -222,7 +224,7 @@ private fun BluetoothCheckingContent(
         horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally
     ) {
         Text(
-            text = "bitchat",
+            text = stringResource(id = R.string.app_name),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineLarge.copy(
                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -234,7 +236,7 @@ private fun BluetoothCheckingContent(
         BluetoothLoadingIndicator()
 
         Text(
-            text = "Checking Bluetooth status...",
+            text = stringResource(id = R.string.checking_bluetooth_status),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyLarge.copy(
                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                 color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/InitializingScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/InitializingScreen.kt
index 24a0a9533..570033ae7 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/InitializingScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/InitializingScreen.kt
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 
 /**
@@ -59,7 +61,7 @@ fun InitializingScreen(modifier: Modifier) {
         ) {
             // App title
             Text(
-                text = "bitchat",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.app_name),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineLarge.copy(
                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                     fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -88,7 +90,7 @@ fun InitializingScreen(modifier: Modifier) {
                 horizontalArrangement = Arrangement.Center
             ) {
                 Text(
-                    text = "Initializing mesh network",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.initializing_mesh_network),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyLarge.copy(
                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
@@ -123,7 +125,7 @@ fun InitializingScreen(modifier: Modifier) {
                     horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally
                 ) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Setting up Bluetooth mesh networking...",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.setting_up_bluetooth_mesh),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
@@ -132,7 +134,7 @@ fun InitializingScreen(modifier: Modifier) {
                     )
                     
                     Text(
-                        text = "This should only take a few seconds",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.initializing_note_seconds),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
@@ -180,7 +182,7 @@ fun InitializationErrorScreen(
             }
 
             Text(
-                text = "Setup Not Complete",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.setup_not_complete),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineSmall.copy(
                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                     fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -216,7 +218,7 @@ fun InitializationErrorScreen(
                     modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
                 ) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Try Again",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.try_again),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold
@@ -230,7 +232,7 @@ fun InitializationErrorScreen(
                     modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
                 ) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Open Settings",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.open_settings),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace
                         ),
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/LocationCheckScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/LocationCheckScreen.kt
index 5a544e002..e2cd0fce7 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/LocationCheckScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/LocationCheckScreen.kt
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 
 /**
  * Screen shown when checking location services status or requesting location services enable
@@ -70,13 +72,13 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
         // Location icon - using LocationOn outlined icon in app's green color
         Icon(
             imageVector = Icons.Outlined.LocationOn,
-            contentDescription = "Location Services",
+            contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_location_services),
             modifier = Modifier.size(64.dp),
             tint = Color(0xFF00C851) // App's main green color
         )
 
         Text(
-            text = "Location Services Required",
+            text = stringResource(id = R.string.location_services_required),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineSmall.copy(
                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -103,13 +105,13 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
                 ) {
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Filled.Security,
-                        contentDescription = "Privacy",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_privacy),
                         tint = Color(0xFF4CAF50),
                         modifier = Modifier.size(20.dp)
                     )
                     Spacer(modifier = Modifier.width(8.dp))
                     Text(
-                        text = "Privacy First",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.privacy_first),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface
@@ -118,7 +120,7 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
                 }
                 
                 Text(
-                    text = "bitchat does NOT track your location.\n\nLocation services are required for Bluetooth scanning and for the Geohash chat feature.",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.loc_bitchat_does_not_track),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
@@ -128,7 +130,7 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
                 Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(4.dp))
 
                 Text(
-                    text = "bitchat needs location services for:",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.loc_needs),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                         fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface
@@ -138,10 +140,10 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
                 )
                 
                 Text(
-                    text = "• Bluetooth device scanning\n" +
-                            "• Discovering nearby users on mesh network\n" +
-                            "• Geohash chat feature\n" +
-                            "• No tracking or location collection",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.loc_bullet_1) + "\n" +
+                            stringResource(id = R.string.loc_bullet_2) + "\n" +
+                            stringResource(id = R.string.loc_bullet_3) + "\n" +
+                            stringResource(id = R.string.loc_bullet_4),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
@@ -165,7 +167,7 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
                     )
                 ) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Open Location Settings",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.open_location_settings),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold
@@ -179,7 +181,7 @@ private fun LocationDisabledContent(
                     modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
                 ) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Check Again",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.check_again),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace
                         ),
@@ -202,13 +204,13 @@ private fun LocationNotAvailableContent(
         // Error icon
         Icon(
             imageVector = Icons.Filled.ErrorOutline,
-            contentDescription = "Error",
+            contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_error),
             modifier = Modifier.size(64.dp),
             tint = colorScheme.error
         )
 
         Text(
-            text = "Location Services Unavailable",
+            text = stringResource(id = R.string.loc_unavailable),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineSmall.copy(
                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -225,7 +227,7 @@ private fun LocationNotAvailableContent(
             elevation = CardDefaults.cardElevation(defaultElevation = 2.dp)
         ) {
             Text(
-                text = "Location services are not available on this device. This is unusual as location services are standard on Android devices.\n\nbitchat needs location services for Bluetooth scanning to work properly (Android requirement). Without this, the app cannot discover nearby users.",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.loc_unavailable_paragraph),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                     color = colorScheme.onSurface
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/PermissionExplanationScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/PermissionExplanationScreen.kt
index a925567e5..1290d25cf 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/PermissionExplanationScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/onboarding/PermissionExplanationScreen.kt
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 
 /**
  * Permission explanation screen shown before requesting permissions
@@ -46,7 +48,7 @@ fun PermissionExplanationScreen(
                 horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally
             ) {
                 Text(
-                    text = "Welcome to bitchat",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.welcome_to_app, stringResource(id = R.string.app_name)),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium.copy(
                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                         fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
@@ -58,7 +60,7 @@ fun PermissionExplanationScreen(
                 Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(8.dp))
                 
                 Text(
-                    text = "Decentralized mesh messaging over Bluetooth",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.decentralized_mesh_bluetooth),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
@@ -91,7 +93,7 @@ fun PermissionExplanationScreen(
                             modifier = Modifier.size(20.dp)
                         )
                         Text(
-                            text = "Your Privacy is Protected",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.privacy_protected),
                             style = MaterialTheme.typography.titleSmall.copy(
                                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
                                 color = colorScheme.onSurface
@@ -100,10 +102,7 @@ fun PermissionExplanationScreen(
                     }
                     
                     Text(
-                        text = "• bitchat doesn't track you or collect personal data\n" +
-                                "• Bluetooth mesh chats are fully offline and require no internet\n" +
-                                "• Geohash chats use the internet but your location is generalized\n" +
-                                "• Your messages stay on your device and peer devices only",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.privacy_points, stringResource(id = R.string.app_name)),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
@@ -115,7 +114,7 @@ fun PermissionExplanationScreen(
             Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(8.dp))
 
             Text(
-                text = "To work properly, bitchat needs these permissions:",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.needs_permissions_intro, stringResource(id = R.string.app_name)),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                     fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
                     color = colorScheme.onSurface
@@ -220,7 +219,7 @@ private fun PermissionCategoryCard(
                         modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp)
                     )
                     Text(
-                        text = "bitchat does NOT track your location",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.does_not_track_location, stringResource(id = R.string.app_name)),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/AboutSheet.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/AboutSheet.kt
index 3caccf322..5cfdd6121 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/AboutSheet.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/AboutSheet.kt
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalContext
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.BaselineShift
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
 import com.bitchat.android.nostr.NostrProofOfWork
@@ -84,7 +86,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                             verticalAlignment = Alignment.Bottom
                         ) {
                             Text(
-                                text = "bitchat",
+                                text = stringResource(id = R.string.app_name),
                                 fontSize = 18.sp,
                                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
@@ -103,7 +105,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         }
                         
                         Text(
-                            text = "decentralized mesh messaging with end-to-end encryption",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_tagline),
                             fontSize = 12.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
@@ -117,24 +119,24 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         FeatureCard(
                             icon = Icons.Filled.Bluetooth,
                             iconColor = standardBlue,
-                            title = "offline mesh chat",
-                            description = "communicate directly via bluetooth le without internet or servers. messages relay through nearby devices to extend range.",
+                            title = stringResource(id = R.string.about_feature_offline_mesh_title),
+                            description = stringResource(id = R.string.about_feature_offline_mesh_desc),
                             modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
                         )
                         
                         FeatureCard(
                             icon = Icons.Filled.Public,
                             iconColor = standardGreen,
-                            title = "online geohash channels",
-                            description = "connect with people in your area using geohash-based channels. extend the mesh using public internet relays.",
+                            title = stringResource(id = R.string.about_feature_geohash_title),
+                            description = stringResource(id = R.string.about_feature_geohash_desc),
                             modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
                         )
                         
                         FeatureCard(
                             icon = Icons.Filled.Lock,
                             iconColor = if (isDark) Color(0xFFFFD60A) else Color(0xFFF5A623),
-                            title = "end-to-end encryption",
-                            description = "private messages are encrypted. channel messages are public.",
+                            title = stringResource(id = R.string.about_feature_e2e_title),
+                            description = stringResource(id = R.string.about_feature_e2e_desc),
                             modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()
                         )
                     }
@@ -148,7 +150,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
                     ) {
                         Text(
-                            text = "appearance",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.appearance),
                             fontSize = 12.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
@@ -158,17 +160,17 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                             FilterChip(
                                 selected = themePref.isSystem,
                                 onClick = { com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.ThemePreferenceManager.set(context, com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.ThemePreference.System) },
-                                label = { Text("system", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
+                                label = { Text(stringResource(id = R.string.system_theme), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
                             )
                             FilterChip(
                                 selected = themePref.isLight,
                                 onClick = { com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.ThemePreferenceManager.set(context, com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.ThemePreference.Light) },
-                                label = { Text("light", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
+                                label = { Text(stringResource(id = R.string.light_theme), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
                             )
                             FilterChip(
                                 selected = themePref.isDark,
                                 onClick = { com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.ThemePreferenceManager.set(context, com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.ThemePreference.Dark) },
-                                label = { Text("dark", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
+                                label = { Text(stringResource(id = R.string.dark_theme), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
                             )
                         }
                     }
@@ -191,7 +193,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
                     ) {
                         Text(
-                            text = "proof of work",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_proof_of_work),
                             fontSize = 12.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
@@ -205,7 +207,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                             FilterChip(
                                 selected = !powEnabled,
                                 onClick = { PoWPreferenceManager.setPowEnabled(false) },
-                                label = { Text("pow off", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
+                                label = { Text(stringResource(id = R.string.about_pow_off), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
                             )
                             FilterChip(
                                 selected = powEnabled,
@@ -215,7 +217,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                         horizontalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(6.dp),
                                         verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically
                                     ) {
-                                        Text("pow on", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace)
+                                        Text(stringResource(id = R.string.about_pow_on), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace)
                                         // Show current difficulty
                                         if (powEnabled) {
                                             Surface(
@@ -229,7 +231,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         }
                         
                         Text(
-                            text = "add proof of work to geohash messages for spam deterrence.",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_pow_desc),
                             fontSize = 10.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
@@ -242,7 +244,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                 verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
                             ) {
                                 Text(
-                                    text = "difficulty: $powDifficulty bits (~${NostrProofOfWork.estimateMiningTime(powDifficulty)})",
+                                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_bits, powDifficulty, NostrProofOfWork.estimateMiningTime(powDifficulty)),
                                     fontSize = 11.sp,
                                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                                     color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
@@ -270,20 +272,20 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                         verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(4.dp)
                                     ) {
                                         Text(
-                                            text = "difficulty $powDifficulty requires ~${NostrProofOfWork.estimateWork(powDifficulty)} hash attempts",
+                                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_hash_attempts, powDifficulty, NostrProofOfWork.estimateWork(powDifficulty)),
                                             fontSize = 10.sp,
                                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
                                         )
                                         Text(
                                             text = when {
-                                                powDifficulty == 0 -> "no proof of work required"
-                                                powDifficulty <= 8 -> "very low - minimal spam protection"
-                                                powDifficulty <= 12 -> "low - basic spam protection"
-                                                powDifficulty <= 16 -> "medium - good spam protection"
-                                                powDifficulty <= 20 -> "high - strong spam protection"
-                                                powDifficulty <= 24 -> "very high - may cause delays"
-                                                else -> "extreme - significant computation required"
+                                                powDifficulty == 0 -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_none)
+                                                powDifficulty <= 8 -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_very_low)
+                                                powDifficulty <= 12 -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_low)
+                                                powDifficulty <= 16 -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_medium)
+                                                powDifficulty <= 20 -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_high)
+                                                powDifficulty <= 24 -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_very_high)
+                                                else -> stringResource(id = R.string.about_difficulty_extreme)
                                             },
                                             fontSize = 10.sp,
                                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
@@ -306,7 +308,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
                     ) {
                         Text(
-                            text = "network",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_network),
                             fontSize = 12.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
@@ -319,7 +321,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                     torMode.value = com.bitchat.android.net.TorMode.OFF
                                     com.bitchat.android.net.TorPreferenceManager.set(ctx, torMode.value)
                                 },
-                                label = { Text("tor off", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
+                                label = { Text(stringResource(id = R.string.about_tor_off), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace) }
                             )
                             FilterChip(
                                 selected = torMode.value == com.bitchat.android.net.TorMode.ON,
@@ -332,7 +334,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                         horizontalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(6.dp),
                                         verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically
                                     ) {
-                                        Text("tor on", fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace)
+                                        Text(stringResource(id = R.string.about_tor_on), fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace)
                                         // Status indicator (red/orange/green) moved inside the "tor on" button
                                         val statusColor = when {
                                             torStatus.running && torStatus.bootstrapPercent < 100 -> Color(0xFFFF9500)
@@ -348,7 +350,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                             )
                         }
                         Text(
-                            text = "route internet over tor for enhanced privacy.",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_tor_desc),
                             fontSize = 10.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
@@ -366,7 +368,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                             ) {
                                 Text(
                                     text = "tor status: " +
-                                            (if (torStatus.running) "running" else "stopped") +
+                                            (if (torStatus.running) stringResource(id = R.string.about_tor_status_running) else stringResource(id = R.string.about_tor_status_stopped)) +
                                             ", bootstrap=" + torStatus.bootstrapPercent + "%",
                                     fontSize = 11.sp,
                                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
@@ -375,7 +377,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                 val last = torStatus.lastLogLine
                                 if (last.isNotEmpty()) {
                                     Text(
-                                        text = "last: " + last.take(160),
+                                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_last) + " " + last.take(160),
                                         fontSize = 10.sp,
                                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                                         color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
@@ -400,14 +402,14 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         ) {
                             Icon(
                                 imageVector = Icons.Filled.Warning,
-                                contentDescription = "Warning",
+                                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_warning),
                                 tint = Color(0xFFBF1A1A),
                                 modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp)
                             )
                             
                             Column(verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(4.dp)) {
                                 Text(
-                                    text = "emergency data deletion",
+                                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_emergency_title),
                                     fontSize = 12.sp,
                                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                                     fontWeight = FontWeight.Medium,
@@ -415,7 +417,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                                 )
                                 
                                 Text(
-                                    text = "tip: triple-click the app title to emergency delete all stored data including messages, keys, and settings.",
+                                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_emergency_tip),
                                     fontSize = 11.sp,
                                     fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                                     color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.7f)
@@ -457,7 +459,7 @@ fun AboutSheet(
                         verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
                     ) {
                         Text(
-                            text = "open source • privacy first • decentralized",
+                            text = stringResource(id = R.string.about_footer),
                             fontSize = 10.sp,
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace,
                             color = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.5f)
@@ -564,7 +566,7 @@ fun PasswordPromptDialog(
             onDismissRequest = onDismiss,
             title = {
                 Text(
-                    text = "Enter Channel Password",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.enter_channel_password_title),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.titleMedium,
                     color = colorScheme.onSurface
                 )
@@ -572,7 +574,7 @@ fun PasswordPromptDialog(
             text = {
                 Column {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Channel $channelName is password protected. Enter the password to join.",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.enter_channel_password_body, channelName),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface
                     )
@@ -581,7 +583,7 @@ fun PasswordPromptDialog(
                     OutlinedTextField(
                         value = passwordInput,
                         onValueChange = onPasswordChange,
-                        label = { Text("Password", style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium) },
+                        label = { Text(stringResource(id = R.string.channel_password_hint), style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium) },
                         textStyle = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                             fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace
                         ),
@@ -595,7 +597,7 @@ fun PasswordPromptDialog(
             confirmButton = {
                 TextButton(onClick = onConfirm) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Join",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.join),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
                         color = colorScheme.primary
                     )
@@ -604,7 +606,7 @@ fun PasswordPromptDialog(
             dismissButton = {
                 TextButton(onClick = onDismiss) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Cancel",
+                        text = stringResource(id = R.string.cancel),
                         style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
                         color = colorScheme.onSurface
                     )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatHeader.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatHeader.kt
index bb1619534..ee2143d59 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatHeader.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatHeader.kt
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.SolidColor
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalFocusManager
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
@@ -62,7 +64,7 @@ fun TorStatusIcon(
         }
         Icon(
             imageVector = Icons.Outlined.Cable,
-            contentDescription = "Tor status",
+            contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_tor_status),
             modifier = modifier,
             tint = cableColor
         )
@@ -209,7 +211,7 @@ fun PeerCounter(
             // Filled mail icon to match sidebar style
             Icon(
                 imageVector = Icons.Filled.Email,
-                contentDescription = "Unread private messages",
+                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_unread_private_messages),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                 tint = Color(0xFFFF9500) // Orange to match private message theme
             )
@@ -384,7 +386,7 @@ private fun PrivateChatHeader(
             ) {
                 Icon(
                     imageVector = Icons.Filled.ArrowBack,
-                    contentDescription = "Back",
+                    contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_back),
                     modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                     tint = colorScheme.primary
                 )
@@ -416,7 +418,7 @@ private fun PrivateChatHeader(
             if (showGlobe) {
                 Icon(
                     imageVector = Icons.Outlined.Public,
-                    contentDescription = "Nostr reachable",
+                    contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_nostr_reachable),
                     modifier = Modifier.size(14.dp),
                     tint = Color(0xFF9B59B6) // Purple like iOS
                 )
@@ -474,7 +476,7 @@ private fun ChannelHeader(
             ) {
                 Icon(
                     imageVector = Icons.Filled.ArrowBack,
-                    contentDescription = "Back",
+                    contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_back),
                     modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                     tint = colorScheme.primary
                 )
@@ -637,7 +639,7 @@ private fun LocationChannelsButton(
                 Spacer(modifier = Modifier.width(2.dp))
                 Icon(
                     imageVector = Icons.Default.PinDrop,
-                    contentDescription = "Teleported",
+                    contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_teleported),
                     modifier = Modifier.size(12.dp),
                     tint = badgeColor
                 )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatScreen.kt
index 6c0a5555f..7c01483f3 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatScreen.kt
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ import androidx.compose.runtime.*
 import androidx.compose.runtime.livedata.observeAsState
 import androidx.compose.ui.Modifier
 import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.Color
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.ArrowDownward
@@ -262,7 +264,7 @@ fun ChatScreen(viewModel: ChatViewModel) {
                 IconButton(onClick = { forceScrollToBottom = !forceScrollToBottom }) {
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Filled.ArrowDownward,
-                        contentDescription = "Scroll to bottom",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_scroll_to_bottom),
                         tint = Color(0xFF00C851)
                     )
                 }
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatViewModel.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatViewModel.kt
index 74302cb99..89404be17 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatViewModel.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/ChatViewModel.kt
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ import com.bitchat.android.util.NotificationIntervalManager
 import kotlinx.coroutines.delay
 import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
 import java.util.Date
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import kotlin.random.Random
 
 /**
@@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ class ChatViewModel(
     }
     
     val privateChatManager = PrivateChatManager(state, messageManager, dataManager, noiseSessionDelegate)
-    private val commandProcessor = CommandProcessor(state, messageManager, channelManager, privateChatManager)
+    private val commandProcessor = CommandProcessor(state, messageManager, channelManager, privateChatManager, application.applicationContext)
     private val notificationManager = NotificationManager(
       application.applicationContext,
       NotificationManagerCompat.from(application.applicationContext),
@@ -191,7 +192,7 @@ class ChatViewModel(
             if (state.getConnectedPeersValue().isEmpty() && state.getMessagesValue().isEmpty()) {
                 val welcomeMessage = BitchatMessage(
                     sender = "system",
-                    content = "get people around you to download bitchat and chat with them here!",
+                    content = getApplication<Application>().getString(R.string.welcome_warmup),
                     timestamp = Date(),
                     isRelay = false
                 )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/CommandProcessor.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/CommandProcessor.kt
index d36f67b43..b630679a0 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/CommandProcessor.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/CommandProcessor.kt
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 package com.bitchat.android.ui
 
+import android.content.Context
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import com.bitchat.android.mesh.BluetoothMeshService
 import com.bitchat.android.model.BitchatMessage
 import java.util.Date
@@ -11,20 +13,21 @@ class CommandProcessor(
     private val state: ChatState,
     private val messageManager: MessageManager,
     private val channelManager: ChannelManager,
-    private val privateChatManager: PrivateChatManager
+    private val privateChatManager: PrivateChatManager,
+    private val context: Context
 ) {
     
     // Available commands list
     private val baseCommands = listOf(
-        CommandSuggestion("/block", emptyList(), "[nickname]", "block or list blocked peers"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/channels", emptyList(), null, "show all discovered channels"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/clear", emptyList(), null, "clear chat messages"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/hug", emptyList(), "<nickname>", "send someone a warm hug"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/j", listOf("/join"), "<channel>", "join or create a channel"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/m", listOf("/msg"), "<nickname> [message]", "send private message"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/slap", emptyList(), "<nickname>", "slap someone with a trout"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/unblock", emptyList(), "<nickname>", "unblock a peer"),
-        CommandSuggestion("/w", emptyList(), null, "see who's online")
+        CommandSuggestion("/block", emptyList(), "[nickname]", context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_block_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/channels", emptyList(), null, context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_channels_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/clear", emptyList(), null, context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_clear_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/hug", emptyList(), "<nickname>", context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_hug_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/j", listOf("/join"), "<channel>", context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_join_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/m", listOf("/msg"), "<nickname> [message]", context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_msg_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/slap", emptyList(), "<nickname>", context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_slap_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/unblock", emptyList(), "<nickname>", context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_unblock_desc)),
+        CommandSuggestion("/w", emptyList(), null, context.getString(R.string.app_cmd_w_desc))
     )
     
     // MARK: - Command Processing
@@ -69,7 +72,7 @@ class CommandProcessor(
         } else {
             val systemMessage = BitchatMessage(
                 sender = "system",
-                content = "usage: /join <channel>",
+                content = context.getString(R.string.usage_join),
                 timestamp = Date(),
                 isRelay = false
             )
@@ -102,7 +105,7 @@ class CommandProcessor(
                     } else {
                         val systemMessage = BitchatMessage(
                             sender = "system",
-                            content = "started private chat with $targetName",
+                            content = context.getString(R.string.started_private_chat_fmt, targetName),
                             timestamp = Date(),
                             isRelay = false
                         )
@@ -112,7 +115,7 @@ class CommandProcessor(
             } else {
                 val systemMessage = BitchatMessage(
                     sender = "system",
-                    content = "user '$targetName' not found. they may be offline or using a different nickname.",
+                    content = context.getString(R.string.user_not_found_fmt, targetName),
                     timestamp = Date(),
                     isRelay = false
                 )
@@ -172,11 +175,8 @@ class CommandProcessor(
         
         val systemMessage = BitchatMessage(
             sender = "system",
-            content = if (peerList.isEmpty()) {
-                "no one else is around right now."
-            } else {
-                "$contextDescription: $peerList"
-            },
+            content = if (peerList.isEmpty()) context.getString(R.string.no_one_else_around)
+                      else context.getString(R.string.context_list_fmt, contextDescription, peerList),
             timestamp = Date(),
             isRelay = false
         )
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ class CommandProcessor(
         if (currentChannel == null) {
             val systemMessage = BitchatMessage(
                 sender = "system",
-                content = "you must be in a channel to set a password.",
+                content = context.getString(R.string.must_be_in_channel),
                 timestamp = Date(),
                 isRelay = false
             )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/GeohashPeopleList.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/GeohashPeopleList.kt
index 5ce03bf16..d68fd0c4c 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/GeohashPeopleList.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/GeohashPeopleList.kt
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.*
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.Explore
 import androidx.compose.material.icons.outlined.LocationOn
 import androidx.compose.material3.*
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.runtime.*
 import androidx.compose.runtime.livedata.observeAsState
 import androidx.compose.ui.Alignment
@@ -182,7 +184,7 @@ private fun GeohashPersonItem(
             // Unread DM indicator (orange envelope)
             Icon(
                 imageVector = Icons.Filled.Email,
-                contentDescription = "Unread message",
+                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_unread_message),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(12.dp),
                 tint = Color(0xFFFF9500) // iOS orange
             )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/InputComponents.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/InputComponents.kt
index 6ebeb21da..5803b1a8a 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/InputComponents.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/InputComponents.kt
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ fun MessageInput(
             // Show placeholder when there's no text
             if (value.text.isEmpty()) {
                 Text(
-                    text = "type a message...",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.message_hint),
                     style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium.copy(
                         fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace
                     ),
@@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ fun MessageInput(
                 modifier = Modifier.size(32.dp)
             ) {
                 Text(
-                    text = "/",
+                    text = stringResource(id = R.string.slash),
                     textAlign = TextAlign.Center
                 )
             }
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ fun MentionSuggestionItem(
         Spacer(modifier = Modifier.weight(1f))
         
         Text(
-            text = "mention",
+            text = stringResource(id = R.string.mention_label),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodySmall.copy(
                 fontFamily = FontFamily.Monospace
             ),
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LinkPreviewPill.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LinkPreviewPill.kt
index 25d00bd74..995fa3d4b 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LinkPreviewPill.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LinkPreviewPill.kt
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalContext
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextOverflow
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
 import com.bitchat.android.ui.theme.BASE_FONT_SIZE
@@ -56,7 +58,7 @@ fun LinkPreviewPill(
         null
     }
     
-    val displayTitle = title ?: parsedUrl?.host ?: "Link"
+    val displayTitle = title ?: parsedUrl?.host ?: stringResource(id = R.string.link)
     val displayHost = parsedUrl?.host ?: url
     
     Surface(
@@ -94,7 +96,7 @@ fun LinkPreviewPill(
                 ) {
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Outlined.Link,
-                        contentDescription = "Link",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_link),
                         modifier = Modifier.size(24.dp),
                         tint = Color.Blue
                     )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LocationChannelsSheet.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LocationChannelsSheet.kt
index e21dd8f5c..af60de17e 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LocationChannelsSheet.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/LocationChannelsSheet.kt
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ import com.bitchat.android.geohash.LocationChannelManager
 import java.util.*
 import androidx.activity.compose.rememberLauncherForActivityResult
 import androidx.activity.result.contract.ActivityResultContracts
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 
 /**
  * Location Channels Sheet for selecting geohash-based location channels
@@ -381,7 +383,7 @@ fun LocationChannelsSheet(
                                             // iOS has a face.dashed icon, use closest Material equivalent
                                             Icon(
                                                 imageVector = Icons.Filled.PinDrop,
-                                                contentDescription = "Teleport",
+                                                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_teleport),
                                                 modifier = Modifier.size(14.dp),
                                                 tint = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurface
                                             )
@@ -569,10 +571,11 @@ private fun splitTitleAndCount(title: String): Pair<String, String?> {
     }
 }
 
+@Composable
 private fun meshTitleWithCount(viewModel: ChatViewModel): String {
     val meshCount = meshCount(viewModel)
-    val noun = if (meshCount == 1) "person" else "people"
-    return "mesh [$meshCount $noun]"
+    val noun = if (meshCount == 1) stringResource(id = R.string.person_one) else stringResource(id = R.string.people_many)
+    return stringResource(id = R.string.mesh_label) + " [" + meshCount + " " + noun + "]"
 }
 
 private fun meshCount(viewModel: ChatViewModel): Int {
@@ -582,8 +585,9 @@ private fun meshCount(viewModel: ChatViewModel): Int {
     } ?: 0
 }
 
+@Composable
 private fun geohashTitleWithCount(channel: GeohashChannel, participantCount: Int): String {
-    val noun = if (participantCount == 1) "person" else "people"
+    val noun = if (participantCount == 1) stringResource(id = R.string.person_one) else stringResource(id = R.string.people_many)
     return "${channel.level.displayName.lowercase()} [$participantCount $noun]"
 }
 
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/MessageComponents.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/MessageComponents.kt
index c8452c3b1..d4b067688 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/MessageComponents.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/MessageComponents.kt
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.TextLayoutResult
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextOverflow
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
 import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalContext
@@ -26,6 +27,7 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.platform.LocalHapticFeedback
 import android.content.Intent
 import android.net.Uri
 import com.bitchat.android.model.BitchatMessage
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import com.bitchat.android.model.DeliveryStatus
 import com.bitchat.android.mesh.BluetoothMeshService
 import java.text.SimpleDateFormat
@@ -289,7 +291,7 @@ fun DeliveryStatusIcon(status: DeliveryStatus) {
     when (status) {
         is DeliveryStatus.Sending -> {
             Text(
-                text = "○",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.delivery_status_sending_symbol),
                 fontSize = 10.sp,
                 color = colorScheme.primary.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
             )
@@ -297,7 +299,7 @@ fun DeliveryStatusIcon(status: DeliveryStatus) {
         is DeliveryStatus.Sent -> {
             // Use a subtle hollow marker for Sent; single check is reserved for Delivered (iOS parity)
             Text(
-                text = "○",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.delivery_status_sent_symbol),
                 fontSize = 10.sp,
                 color = colorScheme.primary.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
             )
@@ -305,14 +307,14 @@ fun DeliveryStatusIcon(status: DeliveryStatus) {
         is DeliveryStatus.Delivered -> {
             // Single check for Delivered (matches iOS expectations)
             Text(
-                text = "✓",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.delivery_status_delivered_symbol),
                 fontSize = 10.sp,
                 color = colorScheme.primary.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
             )
         }
         is DeliveryStatus.Read -> {
             Text(
-                text = "✓✓",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.delivery_status_read_symbol),
                 fontSize = 10.sp,
                 color = Color(0xFF007AFF), // Blue
                 fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold
@@ -320,7 +322,7 @@ fun DeliveryStatusIcon(status: DeliveryStatus) {
         }
         is DeliveryStatus.Failed -> {
             Text(
-                text = "⚠",
+                text = stringResource(id = R.string.delivery_status_failed_symbol),
                 fontSize = 10.sp,
                 color = Color.Red.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
             )
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/NotificationManager.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/NotificationManager.kt
index a36e71fef..10486829b 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/NotificationManager.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/NotificationManager.kt
@@ -93,8 +93,8 @@ class NotificationManager(
     private fun createNotificationChannel() {
         if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
             // DM notifications channel
-            val dmName = "Direct Messages"
-            val dmDescriptionText = "Notifications for private messages from other users"
+            val dmName = context.getString(R.string.channel_name_dm)
+            val dmDescriptionText = context.getString(R.string.channel_desc_dm)
             val dmImportance = NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_HIGH
             val dmChannel = NotificationChannel(CHANNEL_ID, dmName, dmImportance).apply {
                 description = dmDescriptionText
@@ -104,8 +104,8 @@ class NotificationManager(
             systemNotificationManager.createNotificationChannel(dmChannel)
 
             // Geohash notifications channel
-            val geohashName = "Geohash Chats"
-            val geohashDescriptionText = "Notifications for mentions and messages in geohash location channels"
+            val geohashName = context.getString(R.string.channel_name_geohash)
+            val geohashDescriptionText = context.getString(R.string.channel_desc_geohash)
             val geohashImportance = NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_HIGH
             val geohashChannel = NotificationChannel(GEOHASH_CHANNEL_ID, geohashName, geohashImportance).apply {
                 description = geohashDescriptionText
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
             }
             
             if (messageCount > 5) {
-                style.setSummaryText("and ${messageCount - 5} more")
+                style.setSummaryText(context.getString(R.string.notif_and_more, messageCount - 5))
             }
             
             builder.setStyle(style)
@@ -291,11 +291,11 @@ class NotificationManager(
         )
 
         // Build notification content
-        val contentTitle = "👥 bitchatters nearby!"
+        val contentTitle = context.getString(R.string.notif_title_active_peers)
         val contentText = if (peersSize == 1) {
-            "1 person around"
+            context.getString(R.string.notif_people_around_one)
         } else {
-            "$peersSize people around"
+            context.getString(R.string.notif_people_around_many, peersSize)
         }
 
         val builder = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, CHANNEL_ID)
@@ -331,8 +331,8 @@ class NotificationManager(
 
         val builder = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, CHANNEL_ID)
             .setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notification)
-            .setContentTitle("bitchat")
-            .setContentText("$totalMessages messages from $senderCount people")
+            .setContentTitle(context.getString(R.string.notif_app_name))
+            .setContentText(context.getString(R.string.notif_summary_messages_from_people, totalMessages, senderCount))
             .setContentIntent(pendingIntent)
             .setAutoCancel(true)
             .setPriority(NotificationCompat.PRIORITY_HIGH)
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
 
         // Add inbox style showing recent senders
         val style = NotificationCompat.InboxStyle()
-            .setBigContentTitle("New Messages")
+            .setBigContentTitle(context.getString(R.string.notif_new_messages))
             
         pendingNotifications.entries.take(5).forEach { (peerID, notifications) ->
             val latestNotif = notifications.last()
@@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
         }
         
         if (pendingNotifications.size > 5) {
-            style.setSummaryText("and ${pendingNotifications.size - 5} more conversations")
+            style.setSummaryText(context.getString(R.string.notif_and_more_conversations, pendingNotifications.size - 5))
         }
         
         builder.setStyle(style)
@@ -503,7 +503,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
             }
 
             if (messageCount > 5) {
-                style.setSummaryText("and ${messageCount - 5} more")
+                style.setSummaryText(context.getString(R.string.notif_and_more, messageCount - 5))
             }
 
             builder.setStyle(style)
@@ -543,12 +543,12 @@ class NotificationManager(
         )
 
         val contentTitle = if (totalMentions > 0) {
-            "bitchat - $totalMentions mentions"
+            context.getString(R.string.notif_geohash_mentions_title, totalMentions)
         } else {
-            "bitchat - location chats"
+            context.getString(R.string.notif_geohash_location_chats)
         }
 
-        val contentText = "$totalMessages messages from $geohashCount locations"
+        val contentText = context.getString(R.string.notif_geohash_summary_messages_from_locations, totalMessages, geohashCount)
 
         val builder = NotificationCompat.Builder(context, GEOHASH_CHANNEL_ID)
             .setSmallIcon(R.drawable.ic_notification)
@@ -563,7 +563,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
 
         // Add inbox style showing recent geohashes
         val style = NotificationCompat.InboxStyle()
-            .setBigContentTitle("New Location Messages")
+            .setBigContentTitle(context.getString(R.string.notif_new_location_messages))
 
         pendingGeohashNotifications.entries.take(5).forEach { (geohash, notifications) ->
             val mentionCount = notifications.count { it.isMention }
@@ -579,7 +579,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
         }
 
         if (pendingGeohashNotifications.size > 5) {
-            style.setSummaryText("and ${pendingGeohashNotifications.size - 5} more locations")
+            style.setSummaryText(context.getString(R.string.notif_and_more_locations, pendingGeohashNotifications.size - 5))
         }
 
         builder.setStyle(style)
@@ -710,7 +710,7 @@ class NotificationManager(
             }
 
             if (messageCount > 5) {
-                style.setSummaryText("and ${messageCount - 5} more")
+                style.setSummaryText(context.getString(R.string.notif_and_more, messageCount - 5))
             }
 
             builder.setStyle(style)
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/PoWStatusIndicator.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/PoWStatusIndicator.kt
index 55a3e694d..f8971cd76 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/PoWStatusIndicator.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/PoWStatusIndicator.kt
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.graphicsLayer
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontFamily
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import com.bitchat.android.R
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.sp
 import com.bitchat.android.nostr.NostrProofOfWork
 import com.bitchat.android.nostr.PoWPreferenceManager
@@ -54,7 +56,7 @@ fun PoWStatusIndicator(
                     
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Filled.Security,
-                        contentDescription = "Mining PoW",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_pow_mining),
                         tint = Color(0xFFFF9500), // Orange for mining
                         modifier = Modifier
                             .size(12.dp)
@@ -63,7 +65,7 @@ fun PoWStatusIndicator(
                 } else {
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Filled.Security,
-                        contentDescription = "PoW Enabled",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_pow_enabled),
                         tint = if (isDark) Color(0xFF32D74B) else Color(0xFF248A3D), // Green when ready
                         modifier = Modifier.size(12.dp)
                     )
@@ -85,7 +87,7 @@ fun PoWStatusIndicator(
                     // PoW icon
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Filled.Security,
-                        contentDescription = "Proof of Work",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_proof_of_work),
                         tint = if (isMining) Color(0xFFFF9500) else {
                             if (isDark) Color(0xFF32D74B) else Color(0xFF248A3D)
                         },
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/SidebarComponents.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/SidebarComponents.kt
index 502e63cbe..92af8dd72 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/SidebarComponents.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/bitchat/android/ui/SidebarComponents.kt
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ fun ChannelsSection(
         ) {
             Icon(
                 imageVector = Icons.Default.Person, // Using Person icon as placeholder
-                contentDescription = null,
+                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_people_icon),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(10.dp),
                 tint = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
             )
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ fun ChannelsSection(
                 ) {
                     Icon(
                         imageVector = Icons.Default.Close,
-                        contentDescription = "Leave channel",
+                        contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_leave_channel),
                         modifier = Modifier.size(14.dp),
                         tint = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.5f)
                     )
@@ -258,6 +258,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
     onPrivateChatStart: (String) -> Unit
 ) {
     Column {
+        val youLabel = stringResource(id = R.string.label_you)
         Row(
             modifier = Modifier
                 .fillMaxWidth()
@@ -266,7 +267,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
         ) {
             Icon(
                 imageVector = Icons.Default.Group, // Using Person icon for people
-                contentDescription = null,
+                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_people_icon),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(12.dp),
                 tint = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.6f)
             )
@@ -317,7 +318,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
             compareBy<String> { !hasUnreadPrivateMessages.contains(it) } // Unread DM senders first
             .thenByDescending { privateChats[it]?.maxByOrNull { msg -> msg.timestamp }?.timestamp?.time ?: 0L } // Most recent DM (convert Date to Long)
             .thenBy { !(peerFavoriteStates[it] ?: false) } // Favorites first
-            .thenBy { (if (it == nickname) "You" else (peerNicknames[it] ?: it)).lowercase() } // Alphabetical
+            .thenBy { (if (it == nickname) youLabel else (peerNicknames[it] ?: it)).lowercase() } // Alphabetical
         )
         
         // Build a map of base name counts across all people shown in the list (connected + offline + nostr)
@@ -325,7 +326,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
 
         // Helper to compute display name used for a given key
         fun computeDisplayNameForPeerId(key: String): String {
-            return if (key == nickname) "You" else (peerNicknames[key] ?: (privateChats[key]?.lastOrNull()?.sender ?: key.take(12)))
+            return if (key == nickname) youLabel else (peerNicknames[key] ?: (privateChats[key]?.lastOrNull()?.sender ?: key.take(12)))
         }
 
         
@@ -336,7 +337,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
         sortedPeers.forEach { pid ->
             val dn = computeDisplayNameForPeerId(pid)
             val (b, _) = com.bitchat.android.ui.splitSuffix(dn)
-            if (b != "You") baseNameCounts[b] = (baseNameCounts[b] ?: 0) + 1
+            if (b != youLabel) baseNameCounts[b] = (baseNameCounts[b] ?: 0) + 1
         }
 
         // Offline favorites (exclude ones mapped to connected)
@@ -347,7 +348,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
             if (!isMappedToConnected) {
                 val dn = peerNicknames[favPeerID] ?: fav.peerNickname
                 val (b, _) = com.bitchat.android.ui.splitSuffix(dn)
-                if (b != "You") baseNameCounts[b] = (baseNameCounts[b] ?: 0) + 1
+                if (b != youLabel) baseNameCounts[b] = (baseNameCounts[b] ?: 0) + 1
             }
         }
 
@@ -363,7 +364,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
             .forEach { convKey ->
                 val dn = peerNicknames[convKey] ?: (privateChats[convKey]?.lastOrNull()?.sender ?: convKey.take(12))
                 val (b, _) = com.bitchat.android.ui.splitSuffix(dn)
-                if (b != "You") baseNameCounts[b] = (baseNameCounts[b] ?: 0) + 1
+                if (b != youLabel) baseNameCounts[b] = (baseNameCounts[b] ?: 0) + 1
             }
 
         sortedPeers.forEach { peerID ->
@@ -380,7 +381,7 @@ fun PeopleSection(
                 if (noiseHex != null) privateChats[noiseHex]?.count { msg -> msg.sender != nickname && nostrUnread } ?: 0 else 0
             )
 
-            val displayName = if (peerID == nickname) "You" else (peerNicknames[peerID] ?: (privateChats[peerID]?.lastOrNull()?.sender ?: peerID.take(12)))
+            val displayName = if (peerID == nickname) youLabel else (peerNicknames[peerID] ?: (privateChats[peerID]?.lastOrNull()?.sender ?: peerID.take(12)))
             val (bName, _) = com.bitchat.android.ui.splitSuffix(displayName)
             val showHash = (baseNameCounts[bName] ?: 0) > 1
 
@@ -501,7 +502,7 @@ private fun PeerItem(
     val (baseNameRaw, suffixRaw) = com.bitchat.android.ui.splitSuffix(displayName)
     val baseName = truncateNickname(baseNameRaw)
     val suffix = if (showHashSuffix) suffixRaw else ""
-    val isMe = displayName == "You" || peerID == viewModel.nickname.value
+    val isMe = displayName == stringResource(id = R.string.label_you) || peerID == viewModel.nickname.value
     
     // Get consistent peer color (iOS-compatible)
     val isDark = colorScheme.background.red + colorScheme.background.green + colorScheme.background.blue < 1.5f
@@ -524,7 +525,7 @@ private fun PeerItem(
             // Show mail icon for unread DMs (iOS orange)
             Icon(
                 imageVector = Icons.Filled.Email,
-                contentDescription = "Unread message",
+                contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_unread_message),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                 tint = Color(0xFFFF9500) // iOS orange
             )
@@ -534,14 +535,14 @@ private fun PeerItem(
                 // Purple globe to indicate Nostr availability
                 Icon(
                     imageVector = Icons.Filled.Public,
-                    contentDescription = "Reachable via Nostr",
+                    contentDescription = stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_reachable_via_nostr),
                     modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                     tint = Color(0xFF9C27B0) // Purple
                 )
             } else {
                 Icon(
                     imageVector = if (isDirect) Icons.Outlined.SettingsInputAntenna else Icons.Filled.Route,
-                    contentDescription = if (isDirect) "Direct Bluetooth" else "Routed",
+                    contentDescription = if (isDirect) stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_direct_bluetooth) else stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_routed),
                     modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                     tint = colorScheme.onSurface.copy(alpha = 0.8f)
                 )
@@ -588,7 +589,7 @@ private fun PeerItem(
         ) {
             Icon(
                 imageVector = if (isFavorite) Icons.Filled.Star else Icons.Outlined.Star,
-                contentDescription = if (isFavorite) "Remove from favorites" else "Add to favorites",
+                contentDescription = if (isFavorite) stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_favorite_remove) else stringResource(id = R.string.content_desc_favorite_add),
                 modifier = Modifier.size(16.dp),
                 tint = if (isFavorite) Color(0xFFFFD700) else Color(0xFF4CAF50)
             )
@@ -643,7 +644,7 @@ private fun UnreadBadge(
             contentAlignment = Alignment.Center
         ) {
             Text(
-                text = if (count > 99) "99+" else count.toString(),
+                text = if (count > 99) stringResource(id = R.string.unread_overflow_99_plus) else count.toString(),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.labelSmall.copy(
                     fontSize = 10.sp,
                     fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml b/app/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..165c70032
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/src/main/res/values-fr/strings.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,247 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<resources>
+    <string name="app_name">bitchat</string>
+    <string name="permission_bluetooth_rationale">L’autorisation Bluetooth est requise pour la messagerie pair à pair sans Internet.</string>
+    <string name="permission_location_rationale">L’autorisation de localisation est requise pour découvrir les appareils à proximité via Bluetooth.</string>
+    <string name="permission_notification_rationale">L’autorisation de notification est requise pour vous alerter des nouveaux messages.</string>
+    <string name="nickname_hint">pseudo</string>
+    <string name="message_hint">écrire un message…</string>
+    <string name="channel_password_hint">Mot de passe</string>
+    <string name="join_channel">Rejoindre le canal</string>
+    <string name="leave_channel">Quitter</string>
+    <string name="send_message">Envoyer</string>
+    <string name="show_commands">Afficher les commandes</string>
+    <string name="back">Retour</string>
+    <string name="people">Personnes</string>
+    <string name="channels">Canaux</string>
+    <string name="online_users">Utilisateurs en ligne</string>
+    <string name="no_one_connected">Personne connecté</string>
+    <string name="emergency_clear_hint">Touchez trois fois pour effacer toutes les données</string>
+    <string name="your_network">Réseau</string>
+
+    <!-- Battery Optimization Strings -->
+    <string name="battery_optimization_detected">Optimisation de la batterie détectée</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_disabled">Optimisation de la batterie désactivée</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_not_required">Optimisation de la batterie non requise</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_checking">Vérification de l’optimisation de la batterie</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_why_disable">Pourquoi désactiver l’optimisation de la batterie ?</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_explanation">bitchat fonctionne en arrière-plan pour maintenir les connexions du réseau maillé avec les appareils à proximité. L’optimisation de la batterie peut interrompre ces connexions, entraînant des messages retardés ou manqués.\n\nDésactiver l’optimisation de la batterie garantit une messagerie pair à pair fiable.</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_disable_button">Désactiver l’optimisation de la batterie</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_note">Remarque : vous pouvez modifier ce paramètre plus tard dans Paramètres Android &gt; Applications &gt; bitchat &gt; Batterie</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_not_supported_explanation">Votre appareil n’a pas besoin de paramètres d’optimisation de la batterie. bitchat fonctionnera normalement.</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_not_supported_message">Votre appareil n’a pas besoin de paramètres d’optimisation de la batterie. bitchat fonctionnera normalement.</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_success_message">bitchat peut fonctionner de manière fiable en arrière-plan</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_benefits">• Garantit une livraison fiable des messages\n• Maintient la connectivité du réseau maillé\n• Autorise la retransmission des messages en arrière-plan\n• Empêche les coupures de connexion</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_check_again">Vérifier à nouveau</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_skip">Passer pour l’instant</string>
+    <string name="battery_optimization_continue">Continuer</string>
+    <string name="retry">Réessayer</string>
+    <string name="skip">Passer</string>
+
+    <!-- General labels and placeholders -->
+    <string name="label_you">Vous</string>
+    <string name="mention_label">mention</string>
+    <string name="slash" translatable="false">/</string>
+
+    <!-- Content descriptions for accessibility -->
+    <string name="content_desc_channels_icon">Canaux</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_people_icon">Personnes</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_leave_channel">Quitter le canal</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_unread_message">Message non lu</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_reachable_via_nostr">Joignable via Nostr</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_direct_bluetooth">Bluetooth direct</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_routed">Routé</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_favorite_add">Ajouter aux favoris</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_favorite_remove">Retirer des favoris</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_battery_optimization">Optimisation de la batterie</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_checking_battery_optimization">Vérification de l’optimisation de la batterie</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_battery_optimization_not_supported">Optimisation de la batterie non prise en charge</string>
+
+    <!-- Delivery status symbols (non-translatable) -->
+    <string name="delivery_status_sending_symbol" translatable="false">○</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_sent_symbol" translatable="false">○</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_delivered_symbol" translatable="false">✓</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_read_symbol" translatable="false">✓✓</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_failed_symbol" translatable="false">⚠</string>
+
+    <!-- General/common strings -->
+    <string name="link">Lien</string>
+    <string name="appearance">apparence</string>
+    <string name="system_theme">système</string>
+    <string name="light_theme">clair</string>
+    <string name="dark_theme">sombre</string>
+
+    <!-- Content descriptions additional -->
+    <string name="content_desc_pow_mining">Minage PoW</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_pow_enabled">PoW activé</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_proof_of_work">Preuve de travail</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_teleport">Téléporter</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_link">Lien</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_scroll_to_bottom">Aller en bas</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_tor_status">Statut Tor</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_unread_private_messages">Messages privés non lus</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_back">Retour</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_nostr_reachable">Joignable via Nostr</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_teleported">Téléporté</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_warning">Avertissement</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_location_services">Services de localisation</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_privacy">Confidentialité</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_error">Erreur</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_bluetooth">Bluetooth</string>
+
+    <!-- Sidebar/Badges -->
+    <string name="unread_overflow_99_plus" translatable="false">99+</string>
+
+    <!-- About sheet -->
+    <string name="about_tagline">messagerie maillée décentralisée avec chiffrement de bout en bout</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_offline_mesh_title">messagerie maillée hors ligne</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_offline_mesh_desc">communiquez directement via bluetooth le sans internet ni serveurs. les messages sont relayés par les appareils à proximité pour étendre la portée.</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_geohash_title">canaux geohash en ligne</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_geohash_desc">connectez-vous avec des personnes de votre région via des canaux basés sur geohash. étendez le maillage à l’aide de relais internet publics.</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_e2e_title">chiffrement de bout en bout</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_e2e_desc">les messages privés sont chiffrés. les messages des canaux sont publics.</string>
+    <string name="about_proof_of_work">preuve de travail</string>
+    <string name="about_pow_off">pow désactivé</string>
+    <string name="about_pow_on">pow activé</string>
+    <string name="about_pow_desc">ajoutez une preuve de travail aux messages geohash pour dissuader le spam.</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_bits">difficulté : %1$d bits (~%2$s)</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_hash_attempts">difficulté %1$d nécessite ~%2$s tentatives de hachage</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_none">aucune preuve de travail requise</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_very_low">très faible - protection anti-spam minimale</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_low">faible - protection anti-spam basique</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_medium">moyenne - bonne protection anti-spam</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_high">élevée - protection anti-spam forte</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_very_high">très élevée - peut causer des retards</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_extreme">extrême - calcul important requis</string>
+    <string name="about_network">réseau</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_off">tor désactivé</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_on">tor activé</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_desc">redirigez internet via tor pour une confidentialité renforcée.</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_status_running">en cours d’exécution</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_status_stopped">arrêté</string>
+    <string name="about_last">dernier :</string>
+    <string name="about_emergency_title">suppression d’urgence des données</string>
+    <string name="about_emergency_tip">astuce : appuyez trois fois sur le titre de l’application pour supprimer d’urgence toutes les données stockées, y compris les messages, les clés et les paramètres.</string>
+    <string name="about_footer">open source • confidentialité d’abord • décentralisé</string>
+
+    <!-- Dialogs / prompts -->
+    <string name="enter_channel_password_title">Entrer le mot de passe du canal</string>
+    <string name="enter_channel_password_body">Le canal %1$s est protégé par mot de passe. Entrez le mot de passe pour le rejoindre.</string>
+    <string name="join">Rejoindre</string>
+    <string name="cancel">Annuler</string>
+
+    <!-- Location channels sheet -->
+    <string name="location_channels_header">#canaux de localisation</string>
+    <string name="location_channels_desc">discutez avec des personnes proches via des canaux geohash. seul un geohash approximatif est partagé, jamais le GPS exact. ne faites pas de capture d’écran et ne partagez pas cet écran pour protéger votre confidentialité.</string>
+    <string name="grant_location_permission">autoriser l’accès à la localisation</string>
+    <string name="location_permission_denied">autorisation de localisation refusée. activez-la dans les paramètres pour utiliser les canaux de localisation.</string>
+    <string name="location_permission_granted">✓ autorisation de localisation accordée</string>
+    <string name="checking_permissions">vérification des autorisations…</string>
+    <string name="finding_nearby_channels">recherche des canaux à proximité…</string>
+    <string name="geohash_placeholder">geohash</string>
+    <string name="teleport">téléporter</string>
+    <string name="invalid_geohash">geohash invalide</string>
+    <string name="disable_location_services">désactiver les services de localisation</string>
+    <string name="enable_location_services">activer les services de localisation</string>
+
+    <!-- Notifications -->
+    <string name="channel_name_dm">Messages directs</string>
+    <string name="channel_desc_dm">Notifications pour les messages privés d’autres utilisateurs</string>
+    <string name="channel_name_geohash">Discussions Geohash</string>
+    <string name="channel_desc_geohash">Notifications pour les mentions et messages dans les canaux de localisation geohash</string>
+    <string name="notif_and_more">et %1$d de plus</string>
+    <string name="notif_and_more_conversations">et %1$d conversations de plus</string>
+    <string name="notif_and_more_locations">et %1$d emplacements de plus</string>
+    <string name="notif_new_messages">Nouveaux messages</string>
+    <string name="notif_new_location_messages">Nouveaux messages de localisation</string>
+    <string name="notif_title_active_peers">👥 utilisateurs bitchat à proximité !</string>
+    <string name="notif_people_around_one">1 personne autour</string>
+    <string name="notif_people_around_many">%1$d personnes autour</string>
+    <string name="notif_app_name">bitchat</string>
+    <string name="notif_summary_messages_from_people">%1$d messages de %2$d personnes</string>
+    <string name="notif_mesh_mentioned_one">Mention dans le chat maillé</string>
+    <string name="notif_mesh_mentioned_many">%1$d mentions dans le chat maillé</string>
+    <string name="notif_geohash_mentions_title">bitchat - %1$d mentions</string>
+    <string name="notif_geohash_location_chats">bitchat - discussions par localisation</string>
+    <string name="notif_geohash_summary_messages_from_locations">%1$d messages de %2$d emplacements</string>
+
+    <!-- Onboarding: Initializing -->
+    <string name="initializing_mesh_network">Initialisation du réseau maillé</string>
+    <string name="setting_up_bluetooth_mesh">Configuration du réseau maillé Bluetooth…</string>
+    <string name="initializing_note_seconds">Cela ne devrait prendre que quelques secondes</string>
+    <string name="setup_not_complete">Configuration incomplète</string>
+    <string name="try_again">Réessayer</string>
+    <string name="open_settings">Ouvrir les paramètres</string>
+
+    <!-- Onboarding: Permission explanation -->
+    <string name="welcome_to_app">Bienvenue sur %1$s</string>
+    <string name="decentralized_mesh_bluetooth">Messagerie maillée décentralisée via Bluetooth</string>
+    <string name="privacy_protected">Votre confidentialité est protégée</string>
+    <string name="privacy_points">• %1$s ne vous piste pas et ne collecte pas de données personnelles\n• Les conversations maillées Bluetooth sont entièrement hors ligne et sans internet\n• Les canaux geohash utilisent internet mais votre position est généralisée\n• Vos messages restent sur votre appareil et ceux des pairs uniquement</string>
+    <string name="needs_permissions_intro">Pour fonctionner correctement, %1$s a besoin de ces autorisations :</string>
+    <string name="does_not_track_location">%1$s ne suit PAS votre position</string>
+
+    <!-- Command helper descriptions -->
+    <string name="app_cmd_block_desc">bloquer ou lister les pairs bloqués</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_channels_desc">afficher tous les canaux découverts</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_clear_desc">effacer les messages du chat</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_hug_desc">envoyer un câlin</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_join_desc">rejoindre ou créer un canal</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_msg_desc">envoyer un message privé</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_slap_desc">gifler quelqu’un avec une truite</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_unblock_desc">débloquer un pair</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_w_desc">voir qui est en ligne</string>
+
+    <!-- Geohash level labels and people nouns -->
+    <string name="level_block">bloc</string>
+    <string name="level_neighborhood">quartier</string>
+    <string name="level_city">ville</string>
+    <string name="level_province">province</string>
+    <string name="level_region">région</string>
+    <string name="person_one">personne</string>
+    <string name="people_many">personnes</string>
+    <string name="mesh_label">maillage</string>
+    <string name="location_services_required">Services de localisation requis</string>
+    <string name="privacy_first">Confidentialité d\’abord</string>
+    <string name="bt_required">Bluetooth requis</string>
+    <string name="bt_needs">bitchat a besoin du Bluetooth pour :</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_1">• Découvrir les utilisateurs à proximité</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_2">• Créer des connexions de réseau maillé</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_3">• Envoyer et recevoir des messages</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_4">• Fonctionner sans internet ni serveurs</string>
+    <string name="enable_bluetooth">Activer le Bluetooth</string>
+    <string name="bt_not_supported">Bluetooth non pris en charge</string>
+    <string name="bt_not_supported_paragraph">Cet appareil ne prend pas en charge Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), requis pour le fonctionnement de bitchat.\n\nbitchat a besoin de BLE pour créer des réseaux maillés et communiquer avec des appareils à proximité sans internet.</string>
+    <string name="checking_bluetooth_status">Vérification de l\’état du Bluetooth…</string>
+    <string name="loc_bitchat_does_not_track">bitchat ne piste PAS votre position.\n\nLes services de localisation sont requis pour l\’analyse Bluetooth et pour la messagerie geohash.</string>
+    <string name="loc_needs">bitchat a besoin des services de localisation pour :</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_1">• Analyse des appareils Bluetooth</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_2">• Découvrir les utilisateurs proches sur le réseau maillé</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_3">• Fonction geohash</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_4">• Aucun pistage ni collecte de position</string>
+    <string name="open_location_settings">Ouvrir les paramètres de localisation</string>
+    <string name="check_again">Vérifier à nouveau</string>
+    <string name="loc_unavailable">Services de localisation indisponibles</string>
+    <string name="loc_unavailable_paragraph">Les services de localisation ne sont pas disponibles sur cet appareil. C\’est inhabituel car ils sont généralement présents sur Android.\n\nbitchat a besoin des services de localisation pour que l\’analyse Bluetooth fonctionne correctement (exigence Android). Sans cela, l\’app ne peut pas découvrir les utilisateurs à proximité.</string>
+    <string name="checking_location_services">Vérification des services de localisation…</string>
+    <string name="unknown_label">inconnu</string>
+
+    <!-- Welcome message -->
+    <string name="welcome_warmup">invitez les personnes autour de vous à télécharger bitchat et discutez ici avec elles !</string>
+
+    <!-- Commands and feedback -->
+    <string name="usage_join">utilisation : /join &lt;canal&gt;</string>
+    <string name="started_private_chat_fmt">discussion privée démarrée avec %1$s</string>
+    <string name="user_not_found_fmt">utilisateur « %1$s » introuvable. il peut être hors ligne ou utiliser un autre pseudo.</string>
+    <string name="no_one_else_around">personne d’autre n’est présent pour le moment.</string>
+    <string name="context_list_fmt">%1$s : %2$s</string>
+    <string name="must_be_in_channel">vous devez être dans un canal pour définir un mot de passe.</string>
+    <string name="must_be_creator">vous devez être le créateur du canal pour définir un mot de passe.</string>
+    <string name="password_changed_fmt">mot de passe modifié pour le canal %1$s</string>
+    <string name="usage_msg">utilisation : /msg &lt;pseudo&gt; [message]</string>
+    <string name="usage_pass">utilisation : /pass &lt;mot de passe&gt;</string>
+    <string name="no_channels_joined">aucun canal rejoint</string>
+    <string name="joined_channels_fmt">canaux rejoints : %1$s</string>
+    <string name="unknown_command_fmt">commande inconnue : %1$s. tapez / pour voir les commandes disponibles.</string>
+</resources>
+
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index 783120f28..8cbd26e20 100644
--- a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -37,4 +37,211 @@
     <string name="battery_optimization_continue">Continue</string>
     <string name="retry">Retry</string>
     <string name="skip">Skip</string>
+
+    <!-- General labels and placeholders -->
+    <string name="label_you">You</string>
+    <string name="mention_label">mention</string>
+    <string name="slash" translatable="false">/</string>
+
+    <!-- Content descriptions for accessibility -->
+    <string name="content_desc_channels_icon">Channels</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_people_icon">People</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_leave_channel">Leave channel</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_unread_message">Unread message</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_reachable_via_nostr">Reachable via Nostr</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_direct_bluetooth">Direct Bluetooth</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_routed">Routed</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_favorite_add">Add to favorites</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_favorite_remove">Remove from favorites</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_battery_optimization">Battery Optimization</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_checking_battery_optimization">Checking Battery Optimization</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_battery_optimization_not_supported">Battery Optimization Not Supported</string>
+
+    <!-- Delivery status symbols (non-translatable) -->
+    <string name="delivery_status_sending_symbol" translatable="false">○</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_sent_symbol" translatable="false">○</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_delivered_symbol" translatable="false">✓</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_read_symbol" translatable="false">✓✓</string>
+    <string name="delivery_status_failed_symbol" translatable="false">⚠</string>
+
+    <!-- General/common strings -->
+    <string name="link">Link</string>
+    <string name="appearance">appearance</string>
+    <string name="system_theme">system</string>
+    <string name="light_theme">light</string>
+    <string name="dark_theme">dark</string>
+
+    <!-- Content descriptions additional -->
+    <string name="content_desc_pow_mining">Mining PoW</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_pow_enabled">PoW Enabled</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_proof_of_work">Proof of Work</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_teleport">Teleport</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_link">Link</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_scroll_to_bottom">Scroll to bottom</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_tor_status">Tor status</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_unread_private_messages">Unread private messages</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_back">Back</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_nostr_reachable">Nostr reachable</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_teleported">Teleported</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_warning">Warning</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_location_services">Location Services</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_privacy">Privacy</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_error">Error</string>
+    <string name="content_desc_bluetooth">Bluetooth</string>
+
+    <!-- Sidebar/Badges -->
+    <string name="unread_overflow_99_plus" translatable="false">99+</string>
+
+    <!-- About sheet -->
+    <string name="about_tagline">decentralized mesh messaging with end-to-end encryption</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_offline_mesh_title">offline mesh chat</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_offline_mesh_desc">communicate directly via bluetooth le without internet or servers. messages relay through nearby devices to extend range.</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_geohash_title">online geohash channels</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_geohash_desc">connect with people in your area using geohash-based channels. extend the mesh using public internet relays.</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_e2e_title">end-to-end encryption</string>
+    <string name="about_feature_e2e_desc">private messages are encrypted. channel messages are public.</string>
+    <string name="about_proof_of_work">proof of work</string>
+    <string name="about_pow_off">pow off</string>
+    <string name="about_pow_on">pow on</string>
+    <string name="about_pow_desc">add proof of work to geohash messages for spam deterrence.</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_bits">difficulty: %1$d bits (~%2$s)</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_hash_attempts">difficulty %1$d requires ~%2$s hash attempts</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_none">no proof of work required</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_very_low">very low - minimal spam protection</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_low">low - basic spam protection</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_medium">medium - good spam protection</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_high">high - strong spam protection</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_very_high">very high - may cause delays</string>
+    <string name="about_difficulty_extreme">extreme - significant computation required</string>
+    <string name="about_network">network</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_off">tor off</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_on">tor on</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_desc">route internet over tor for enhanced privacy.</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_status_running">running</string>
+    <string name="about_tor_status_stopped">stopped</string>
+    <string name="about_last">last:</string>
+    <string name="about_emergency_title">emergency data deletion</string>
+    <string name="about_emergency_tip">tip: triple-click the app title to emergency delete all stored data including messages, keys, and settings.</string>
+    <string name="about_footer">open source • privacy first • decentralized</string>
+
+    <!-- Dialogs / prompts -->
+    <string name="enter_channel_password_title">Enter Channel Password</string>
+    <string name="enter_channel_password_body">Channel %1$s is password protected. Enter the password to join.</string>
+    <string name="join">Join</string>
+    <string name="cancel">Cancel</string>
+
+    <!-- Location channels sheet -->
+    <string name="location_channels_header">#location channels</string>
+    <string name="location_channels_desc">chat with people near you using geohash channels. only a coarse geohash is shared, never exact gps. do not screenshot or share this screen to protect your privacy.</string>
+    <string name="grant_location_permission">grant location permission</string>
+    <string name="location_permission_denied">location permission denied. enable in settings to use location channels.</string>
+    
+    <string name="location_permission_granted">✓ location permission granted</string>
+    <string name="checking_permissions">checking permissions...</string>
+    <string name="finding_nearby_channels">finding nearby channels…</string>
+    <string name="geohash_placeholder">geohash</string>
+    <string name="teleport">teleport</string>
+    <string name="invalid_geohash">invalid geohash</string>
+    <string name="disable_location_services">disable location services</string>
+    <string name="enable_location_services">enable location services</string>
+
+    <!-- Notifications -->
+    <string name="channel_name_dm">Direct Messages</string>
+    <string name="channel_desc_dm">Notifications for private messages from other users</string>
+    <string name="channel_name_geohash">Geohash Chats</string>
+    <string name="channel_desc_geohash">Notifications for mentions and messages in geohash location channels</string>
+    <string name="notif_and_more">and %1$d more</string>
+    <string name="notif_and_more_conversations">and %1$d more conversations</string>
+    <string name="notif_and_more_locations">and %1$d more locations</string>
+    <string name="notif_new_messages">New Messages</string>
+    <string name="notif_new_location_messages">New Location Messages</string>
+    <string name="notif_title_active_peers">👥 bitchatters nearby!</string>
+    <string name="notif_people_around_one">1 person around</string>
+    <string name="notif_people_around_many">%1$d people around</string>
+    <string name="notif_app_name">bitchat</string>
+    <string name="notif_summary_messages_from_people">%1$d messages from %2$d people</string>
+    <string name="notif_mesh_mentioned_one">Mentioned in Mesh Chat</string>
+    <string name="notif_mesh_mentioned_many">%1$d mentions in Mesh Chat</string>
+    <string name="notif_geohash_mentions_title">bitchat - %1$d mentions</string>
+    <string name="notif_geohash_location_chats">bitchat - location chats</string>
+    <string name="notif_geohash_summary_messages_from_locations">%1$d messages from %2$d locations</string>
+
+    <!-- Onboarding: Initializing -->
+    <string name="initializing_mesh_network">Initializing mesh network</string>
+    <string name="setting_up_bluetooth_mesh">Setting up Bluetooth mesh networking...</string>
+    <string name="initializing_note_seconds">This should only take a few seconds</string>
+    <string name="setup_not_complete">Setup Not Complete</string>
+    <string name="try_again">Try Again</string>
+    <string name="open_settings">Open Settings</string>
+
+    <!-- Onboarding: Permission explanation -->
+    <string name="welcome_to_app">Welcome to %1$s</string>
+    <string name="decentralized_mesh_bluetooth">Decentralized mesh messaging over Bluetooth</string>
+    <string name="privacy_protected">Your Privacy is Protected</string>
+    <string name="privacy_points">• %1$s doesn’t track you or collect personal data\n• Bluetooth mesh chats are fully offline and require no internet\n• Geohash chats use the internet but your location is generalized\n• Your messages stay on your device and peer devices only</string>
+    <string name="needs_permissions_intro">To work properly, %1$s needs these permissions:</string>
+    <string name="does_not_track_location">%1$s does NOT track your location</string>
+
+    <!-- Command helper descriptions -->
+    <string name="app_cmd_block_desc">block or list blocked peers</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_channels_desc">show all discovered channels</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_clear_desc">clear chat messages</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_hug_desc">send someone a warm hug</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_join_desc">join or create a channel</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_msg_desc">send private message</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_slap_desc">slap someone with a trout</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_unblock_desc">unblock a peer</string>
+    <string name="app_cmd_w_desc">see who\'s online</string>
+
+    <!-- Geohash level labels and people nouns -->
+    <string name="level_block">block</string>
+    <string name="level_neighborhood">neighborhood</string>
+    <string name="level_city">city</string>
+    <string name="level_province">province</string>
+    <string name="level_region">region</string>
+    <string name="person_one">person</string>
+    <string name="people_many">people</string>
+    <string name="mesh_label">mesh</string>
+    <string name="location_services_required">Location Services Required</string>
+    <string name="privacy_first">Privacy First</string>
+    <string name="bt_required">Bluetooth Required</string>
+    <string name="bt_needs">bitchat needs Bluetooth to:</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_1">• Discover nearby users</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_2">• Create mesh network connections</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_3">• Send and receive messages</string>
+    <string name="bt_bullet_4">• Work without internet or servers</string>
+    <string name="enable_bluetooth">Enable Bluetooth</string>
+    <string name="bt_not_supported">Bluetooth Not Supported</string>
+    <string name="bt_not_supported_paragraph">This device doesn\'t support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), which is required for bitchat to function.\n\nbitchat needs BLE to create mesh networks and communicate with nearby devices without internet.</string>
+    <string name="checking_bluetooth_status">Checking Bluetooth status...</string>
+    <string name="loc_bitchat_does_not_track">bitchat does NOT track your location.\n\nLocation services are required for Bluetooth scanning and for the Geohash chat feature.</string>
+    <string name="loc_needs">bitchat needs location services for:</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_1">• Bluetooth device scanning</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_2">• Discovering nearby users on mesh network</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_3">• Geohash chat feature</string>
+    <string name="loc_bullet_4">• No tracking or location collection</string>
+    <string name="open_location_settings">Open Location Settings</string>
+    <string name="check_again">Check Again</string>
+    <string name="loc_unavailable">Location Services Unavailable</string>
+    <string name="loc_unavailable_paragraph">Location services are not available on this device. This is unusual as location services are standard on Android devices.\n\nbitchat needs location services for Bluetooth scanning to work properly (Android requirement). Without this, the app cannot discover nearby users.</string>
+    <string name="checking_location_services">Checking location services...</string>
+    <string name="unknown_label">unknown</string>
+
+    <!-- Welcome message -->
+    <string name="welcome_warmup">get people around you to download bitchat and chat with them here!</string>
+    
+    <!-- Commands and feedback -->
+    <string name="usage_join">usage: /join &lt;channel&gt;</string>
+    <string name="started_private_chat_fmt">started private chat with %1$s</string>
+    <string name="user_not_found_fmt">user "%1$s" not found. they may be offline or using a different nickname.</string>
+    <string name="no_one_else_around">no one else is around right now.</string>
+    <string name="context_list_fmt">%1$s: %2$s</string>
+    <string name="must_be_in_channel">you must be in a channel to set a password.</string>
+    <string name="must_be_creator">you must be the channel creator to set a password.</string>
+    <string name="password_changed_fmt">password changed for channel %1$s</string>
+    <string name="usage_msg">usage: /msg &lt;nickname&gt; [message]</string>
+    <string name="usage_pass">usage: /pass &lt;password&gt;</string>
+    <string name="no_channels_joined">no channels joined</string>
+    <string name="joined_channels_fmt">joined channels: %1$s</string>
+    <string name="unknown_command_fmt">unknown command: %1$s. type / to see available commands.</string>
 </resources>