This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
If you're experiencing continuous loading of the WPML status bar icon after updating WPML to version 4.8, it might be due to residual data in your database.
Solution:
We recommend following these steps to resolve the issue:
1. Install the Adminer plugin (or use phpMyAdmin if your hosting provider gives you access to it).
2. Open the Adminer plugin.
3. Locate the
icl_background_task
table in your database.
4. Click on it and choose "Select" data.
5. Select all the entries and delete them.
Alternatively, you can run the following SQL query directly in Adminer:
DELETE FROM `wp_icl_background_task` LIMIT 50;
(Replace
wp_
with your database prefix if it’s different from the default.)
This solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
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