[Hold, Testing][$500] Theme - Theme is always reset to "Use Device Settings" after relogin

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Version Number: v1.4.13-4
Reproducible in staging?: Y
Reproducible in production?: N
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Logs: https://stackoverflow.com/c/expensify/questions/4856
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Issue reported by: Applause-Internal Team
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Action Performed:

Precondition: App theme is set to Light mode.

1. Launch New Expensify app.
2. Log out.
3. Log in to the same account.
4. Go to Settings > Preferences > Theme.

Expected Result:

The theme preference before logout is preserved.

Actual Result:

The theme is reset to "Use Device Settings" after relogin.

Workaround:

Unknown

Platforms:

Which of our officially supported platforms is this issue occurring on?

• Android: Native
• Android: mWeb Chrome
• iOS: Native
• iOS: mWeb Safari
• MacOS: Chrome / Safari
• MacOS: Desktop

Screenshots/Videos

Bug6314462_1702641664249.RPReplay_Final1702620718.mp4

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