Programatically set wpml_synchronise_acf_fields_translations for ALL posts and pages

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Assisted by: Andreas W..

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June 27, 2025 at 10:39 am #17177041
danM-2	Background of the issue: We would like to programmatically set wpml_synchronise_acf_fields_translations to false for all existing and new posts and pages on the site hidden link. This is to prevent the content on translated pages from being overwritten when the page in the default language is updated. We are experienced developers and are comfortable adding custom code. Symptoms: When wpml_synchronise_acf_fields_translations is set, updating the page in the default language causes the content on translated pages to be overwritten. Questions: Is there a hook we can use to ensure that wpml_synchronise_acf_fields_translations is always set to false, preventing default language content from syncing to translated pages?
June 28, 2025 at 8:15 am #17179026
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, Do I understand correctly that your translated content is getting overwritten with original content if you edit and save the original content? This was a known issue in WPML 4.7.3. Please update WPML to version 4.7.6 and also update any active add-ons. You can find the updates at Plugins > Add new on the Commercial tab by clicking on "Check for updates". Best regards Andreas