Only time spent on the 5 year route counts towards the 5 year ILR pathway. If you have spent 4 years on the 10 year route and switch to the 5 year route you still have to complete 5 years on the 5 year spouse visa route.
Only time spent on the 5 year route counts towards the 5 year ILR pathway. If you have spent 4 years on the 10 year route and switch to the 5 year route you still have to complete 5 years on the 5 year spouse visa route.