Originally discussed in #1164852: Inconsistencies in field language handling → .
Currently entity field queries can always be altered through hook_entity_query_alter() implementations. Since update functions must be sure no hook is invoked while performing their tasks, this behavior severely limits the possibility to use entity field queries in this context.
Simply making alterability optional should solve the issue.
Postponed: needs info
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It's likely this issue predates Contrib.social: some issue and comment data are missing.
There has been no work on this task for about 13 years and no response to the question made a year ago. It is likely that it is no longer needed or has been implemented. Therefor, closing.
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