What a translated message looks like
A translated message shows the translation in your language. Double-tap it and the card turns over to what was written; double-tap one of your own messages to see how the other person reads it. Nothing has to be copied into another app.
For example, Linh writes “Tối nay mình gọi video nhé?”. You read “Shall we have a video call tonight?”, and a double tap shows her Vietnamese. You answer in English, and Linh reads your reply in Vietnamese.
Seeing the original
A translated message shows the translation. Double-tap it and the card turns over to what was actually written; double-tap again to turn it back. On one of your own messages, the back shows how the other person reads it, in their language.
The small 3D mark on a translated message is the reminder: tap it and it explains the gesture. Turning over takes two taps because a single tap belongs to the links, phone numbers and addresses inside a message.
When it helps
Text translation suits short questions, checking an address, a time or a plan. The message stays in the conversation, so there is no copying each line into another app.
AiThao is for conversations between people who use the app. Translation works in group chats too: everyone reads the messages in their own language.
How to avoid misunderstandings
- Write short, clear sentences.
- Avoid abbreviations the other person may not know.
- Check numbers, names and addresses before acting on them.
How the text is processed
Chats in AiThao are end-to-end encrypted: the server stores and delivers messages it cannot read. To translate a message, the phone decrypts it and sends the text to a cloud AI provider. Cloud translation is on by default and the app tells you the first time it is used. Turn it off in Settings → Translation: messages then stay as they were written, and nothing is sent for translation. The details are in the privacy policy.
Photos, documents and shared decisions
Translate recognized text in photos, video frames and documents. Text is sent to a cloud service; translation can make mistakes and uses the sender’s allowance. Availability depends on the app version.
Add a sticker pack from a sticker you receive. Create polls and propose a group photo or cover for a vote. Polls and votes are processed by the server and are not end-to-end encrypted.
Questions
Can I see the original message?
Yes. Double-tap a translated message to turn it over: the back shows what was written. On your own message, the back shows how the other person reads it.
How do I check an important sentence?
Ask the other person to confirm names, numbers and key details in a separate message.
Does it replace a professional translator?
No. For medical, legal or financial matters, automatic translation should not be your only way of understanding.
