diff --git a/android/BOINC/res/values-en/strings.xml b/android/BOINC/res/values-en/strings.xml
index b1ad8ae495..e20e2dfe7c 100644
--- a/android/BOINC/res/values-en/strings.xml
+++ b/android/BOINC/res/values-en/strings.xml
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
   <string name="attachproject_hint_contribtion_screen">3. Turn off Screen</string>
   <string name="attachproject_hint_projectwebsite_header">Visit project websites to:</string>
   <string name="attachproject_hint_projectwebsite_science">Learn more about the science</string>
-  <string name="attachproject_hint_projectwebsite_stats">View contribtion statistics</string>
+  <string name="attachproject_hint_projectwebsite_stats">View contribution statistics</string>
   <string name="attachproject_hint_projectwebsite_community">Get in touch with other volunteers</string>
   <string name="attachproject_hint_platforms_header">BOINC is also available for your computer or laptop, visit boinc.berkeley.edu to learn more.</string>
   <!--project login-->
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
   <string name="attachproject_login_category_creation">New to </string>
   <string name="attachproject_login_header_creation_enabled">Register an account to participate:</string>
   <string name="attachproject_login_header_creation_client_disabled">Visit project website to create an account:</string>
-  <string name="attachproject_login_header_creation_disabled">Project does currently now allow creation of new accounts!</string>
+  <string name="attachproject_login_header_creation_disabled">This project is not currently accepting new accounts.</string>
   <string name="attachproject_login_button_registration">Register</string>
   <string name="attachproject_login_button_login">Sign in</string>
   <string name="attachproject_login_button_forgotpw">Forgot Password</string>
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@
   <string name="prefs_cpu_number_cpus_header">Used CPU cores</string>
   <string name="prefs_cpu_number_cpus_description">Limits the number of CPU cores BOINC uses for computation.</string>
   <string name="prefs_cpu_other_load_suspension_header">Pause at CPU usage above</string>
-  <string name="prefs_cpu_other_load_suspension_description">Determines when BOINC pauses computation due to other app\'s CPU usage.</string>
+  <string name="prefs_cpu_other_load_suspension_description">Determines when BOINC pauses computation due to other apps\' CPU usage.</string>
   <string name="prefs_cpu_time_max_header">CPU limit</string>
   <string name="prefs_cpu_time_max_description">Limits the CPU time BOINC uses for computation.</string>
   <string name="prefs_memory_max_idle_header">RAM limit</string>
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@
   <string name="prefs_unit_gb">GB</string>
   <string name="prefs_unit_pct">%</string>
   <string name="prefs_unit_celcius">°C</string>
-  <string name="prefs_unit_seconds">s</string>
+  <string name="prefs_unit_seconds">sec</string>
   <!--projects tab strings-->
   <string name="projects_loading">Reading projects…</string>
   <string name="projects_add">Add project</string>
@@ -306,7 +306,7 @@
   <string name="suspend_network_quota">BOINC reached network transfer limit.</string>
   <string name="suspend_os">Stopped by Android.</string>
   <string name="suspend_wifi">Not connected to WiFi.</string>
-  <string name="suspend_battery_charging">Battery needs to charge before resuming computation.</string>
+  <string name="suspend_battery_charging">Waiting for battery to charge.</string>
   <string name="suspend_battery_charging_long">Computing will resume when battery charge reaches</string>
   <string name="suspend_battery_charging_long2"></string>
   <string name="suspend_battery_charging_current">currently</string>