language management

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The client needed to change the default language settings in WPML from English to French after mistakenly setting it up incorrectly. They also faced issues with WPML not allowing changes after attempting to uninstall and reinstall the plugin.
Solution:
If you have not yet done any translations, we recommend fully uninstalling WPML by following the steps in this guide: Deleting languages and plugin data by doing a WPML reset.
If you have already translated content, you should either:
1. Delete the translated content and then follow the steps in the guide mentioned above.
2. Change the default language of the site by following the instructions in this forum post: Changing the default language and language directories.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 6 months, 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

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May 17, 2024 at 10:39 am #15638873
zohrabM	Background of the issue: I was setting up translation settings in WPML for my website hidden link. Initially, I mistakenly set the original language as English with translations to French, but I need it to be the other way around, from French to English. Symptoms: After realizing the mistake, I uninstalled everything and attempted to redo the setup, but WPML is not allowing me to change the language settings. Questions: How can I reset the language settings in WPML to translate from French to English instead of English to French? What steps should I follow to correctly reinstall WPML if the initial uninstallation did not reset the language settings?
May 17, 2024 at 11:33 am #15639227
Carlos Rojas Supporter Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+01:00)	Hello, Thank you for contacting us In case you haven't done any translation yet, you can fully uninstall WPML by following the steps described in this link: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/deleting-languages-and-plugin-data-by-doing-a-wpml-reset-on-your-site/ In case you already translated content, then you will need to: - Delete the translated content and follow the steps in the guide shared above OR - Change the default language of the site as described in this message: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/wpml-languages-changing-default-language-and-language-directories/#:~:text=%2B05%3A00)-,Hi%2C,to%20make%20default%20and%20save. Regards, Carlos