Correct, about every 2-3 times I open the EA launcher, the game will try to update right away. This started happening about a month ago. I always open the launcher first so I can go offline and start the game, so I know it's not happening due to the game itself being launched.
I've tried toggling and restarting with no luck so far.
Which version are you currently at ? There are updates that are mandatory and maybe you still haven't update to the last one mandatory one (not sure which one that was though)
I had no idea there were mandatory updates; I assume that means it isn't possible to defer updates indefinitely, even if we want to?
My current version is 1.120.140.1020 DX11.
I can't remember when the last one was tbh. Thought it was longer ago then 1.120. They are rare but if something crucial is changed, you do need to update.
1.122 wasn't mandatory to my knowledge so it's strange that it's still updating every time you try to play. It sounds like EA app is ignoring your setting but I'm at loss what else to suggest.
have you reinstalled EA app yet ?
