[Resolved] Original translations lost and replaced with auto translation?

Problem:
You might be experiencing issues where original translations are lost and replaced with auto-translated text. You're unsure if the text has been overwritten and are considering rolling back the database to restore previous versions of translations.
Solution:
Firstly, it's important to understand that WPML does not overwrite existing translations without manual changes or actions on the site. If you see the same strings after restoring a backup, this confirms that no changes have occurred in the translations. All translations are stored within the database, not in local files. Therefore, rolling back the database should reflect the translations as they were at the time of the backup, provided no other changes have been made.

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