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App randomly switches interface language
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Description

Steps to replicate the issue (include links if applicable):

  • Device system language: English

*App language preferences: English as default, with French, Spanish, and Chinese set as alternative languages.
*Open the Wikipedia app (version: 2.7.50529-r-2025-04-21)
*Tap on the 'More' menu on the home screen
*Navigate to 'Preferences' or other options under 'More'

What happens?:
The interface language suddenly switches from English to Spanish, even though English is set as the default app and system language. This only occurs when using certain navigation paths (e.g., 'More' > 'Preferences') and not when tapping on 'Saved' or 'Edits'.

What should have happened instead?:
The app should retain the default interface language (English) consistently across all sections and navigation paths.

Software version (on Special:Version page; skip for WMF-hosted wikis like Wikipedia):
Wikipedia Android app 2.7.50529-r-2025-04-21
Other information (browser name/version, screenshots, etc.):
Device: samsung SM-S721B (SDK: 35)
Screen recording for the issue.