Error CapacitorSQLitePlugin :null only in production

[wimZ]

My app used to run fine in producton.

After various modifications and plugin updates, it now runs fine in debug mode on a Samsung A53 5G (Android 13) but when I publish to play-store and install on the same device I get error : CapacitorSQLitePlugin :null
The error occurs on createConnection

Install from Playstore to an older device with Android 9 and it runs fine.

I have
rolled back recent updates
cleaned project
reinstalled SQLite including some previous versions

I would appreciate any suggestions how to proceed.

[wimZ]

I have created an issue from this