[wizzwizz4]

You should be able to switch this off, if you notice it being enabled, so (now you know about it) it should be a one-time downtime.

[devrandoom]

I skimmed through the docs, couldn't see anything about soaking disabling it.

[wizzwizz4]

It's right there in the Google System Release Notes. Quoting https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/1434... :

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### Google Play services v25.14 (2025-04-14)

#### Security & Privacy

• [Phone] Enables a future optional security feature, which will automatically restart your device if locked for 3 consecutive days.

[devrandoom]

Wow I'm blind. Thanks and apologies.