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Problem:
The client reported two main issues: first, some translations remained pending and couldn't be initiated, and second, some pages showed as 100% auto-translated in the backend, but still displayed in English on the Arabic version of the site. Additionally, some string translations displayed a settings icon instead of a pencil icon, preventing editing.
Solution:
We requested the client to confirm they had a full backup of their site. After receiving confirmation and authorization to proceed, we performed tests including deactivating and activating plugins and themes. The solution involved flushing the cache memory and sending the strings for automatic translation again. We advised the client to disable the cache memory until the translation process was completed and then reactivate it.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 2 weeks, 4 days ago.

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September 17, 2025 at 9:06 am #17408594

abdulR-3

Hello,

Some translations remain pending for a very long time, and I am unable to initiate them . Please let me know how I can check all pending translations and trigger them automatically (I have attached an image for reference).

Please resolve my issue and let me know

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September 17, 2025 at 12:26 pm #17409380

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hello again,

1.- Share a screenshot where the pending translations can be seen.

2.- Please share the access credentials to the site in your next message, which I have set private.

Confirm you have created a full site backup that you can restore if necessary.

September 18, 2025 at 11:21 am #17413064

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Thank you for sharing the credentials requested.

I was able to reproduce the issue, and I need your authorization to run more tests on the site (deactivating/activating plugins and themes, running troubleshooting steps). These tests might break the site, so I need your confirmation that I can run these tests and that you have a full site backup that you can restore if necessary.

September 18, 2025 at 2:13 pm #17413772

abdulR-3

Please go ahead i take the backup and now you have my authorization

September 19, 2025 at 7:36 am #17415555

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

I need your confirmation that you have a backup of the site so you can restore it if necessary. As an alternative, you can create a staging site with a copy of the production site (you can use the WP Staging plugin for free) and share the access credentials in your next message, which I have set private.

September 19, 2025 at 4:27 pm #17417484

abdulR-3

Yes I take backup now please go ahead

September 20, 2025 at 1:47 am #17417943

abdulR-3

Also I am seeing that some translations from "string translations" has setting icon on it instead of pencil icon., SO that I cannot edit them
Example:
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September 22, 2025 at 8:33 am #17420348

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Thank you very much for your authorization.

After flushing both cache memory and sending the strings for automatic translation, it worked correctly, so I recommend you disable the cache memory until you finish the translation and then activate it again.

Can you confirm that the strings are translated?