diff --git a/src/core/localization.cpp b/src/core/localization.cpp
index 3765a6e2f..04bf761ef 100644
--- a/src/core/localization.cpp
+++ b/src/core/localization.cpp
@@ -31,16 +31,9 @@ QList<Language> Localization::getInstalledLanguages() {
       languages << new_language;
     }
   }
-
   return languages;
 }
 
-void Localization::set(const QString &locale_name) {
-  Settings::getInstance()->setValue(APP_CFG_GEN,
-                                    "language",
-                                    locale_name);
-}
-
 void Localization::load() {
   // Obtain all needed data.
   QString locale_name = Settings::getInstance()->value(APP_CFG_GEN,
diff --git a/src/core/localization.h b/src/core/localization.h
index 0391bbed1..9bf3348ed 100644
--- a/src/core/localization.h
+++ b/src/core/localization.h
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@ class Localization {
     // Sets up localization strings and locale from application settings.
     static void load();
 
-    static void set(const QString &locale_name);
-
     // Returns list of installed application localizations.
     // This list is used ie. in settings dialog.
     static QList<Language> getInstalledLanguages();