I don't know how to replicate but I do know a fix
Step 1 archive software
Step 2 reinstall and update
Step 3 load in (your world should be fine)
MCPE-91659
Minecraft stuck on loading screen
Resolved
Duplicate
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Dankkid7892
(Unassigned)
Unconfirmed
Nintendo Switch
1.16.1
Retrieved
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