Official documentation
Translator for Android help and FAQs (Microsoft)
Microsoft, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Microsoft's FAQ for the Translator app on Android. It states how long the microphone stays on for each speaker in auto-mode speech translation, and says where to check which languages support speech.
- How much weight it carries
- Microsoft's own FAQ, read on 2026-10-17 from an archived copy. It is an app FAQ and not a specification, so the limit can change with a new app version.
Facts taken from this source
- Microsoft's Translator FAQ says the maximum duration for each speaker in auto-mode speech translation is 20 seconds.
“The maximum duration for each speaker is 20 seconds.” (How long does the microphone stay on in auto-mode speech translation?)
- Microsoft tells users to check the Languages page to see whether a language supports speech functionality.
“Check the Languages page to see if a language supports speech functionality.” (Troubleshooting speech translations)
- Microsoft says its offline language packs work for text and camera translation only, and do not work in voice or conversation mode.
“Offline language packs work in Text and Camera Translations only. They will not work in Voice or Conversation mode.” (Why is offline translation not working?)