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Can I redownload Sims from EA?

Re: How do I uninstall & reinstall Sims 4 on the EA App safely without loosi. @imnovaacupcake Your own packs are tied to your account, not the pc. You can freely uninstall and reinstall the packs from your account.
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How do I reinstall Sims 4 EA app?

  1. Find the EA app installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop\EA Desktop.
  2. Right-click the second folder (C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop\EA Desktop) and click Delete, then Yes.
  3. Redownload the EA app installer.
  4. Open the installer and follow the instructions.
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How do I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 on EA?

Since Game Packs are installed directly from the Origin Client, uninstalling add-on content is only possible by uninstalling The Sims 4. Once you re-install the game, you can pick and choose add-ons to install again. To uninstall The Sims 4, right click the game in the Origin Client and select “Uninstall”.
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Can I redownload EA games?

Use the EA App in lieu of Origin, enter your information and it should allow you to re-download any EA purchases.
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Can you download Sims from EA?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.
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I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

Why can't i download Sims 4 from EA?

Try re-installing the EA app

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching Control Panel in the Start menu). Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Click on the EA app and uninstall. Reinstall the EA app, then try installing your game again.
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Can I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin, login, go to your game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, and press Download.
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How do I restore my Sims 4 EA saves?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.
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Can I delete EA app after downloading Sims?

If you uninstall the EA app (formerly EA Desktop) from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or use any extra content you have downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that let us know if your games have the latest patch content and more.
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Do games get removed from EA Play?

Games are added to The Play List (previously known as The Vault) at EA's discretion, such as making a title available on Access a set number of days after its retail launch. Although the Terms of Service allow EA to remove titles with 30 days' notice, EA initially pledged that games will not be removed at a later date.
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How to reinstall Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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Will I lose my sims if I uninstall?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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Will I lose sims if I uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!
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How do I redownload Sims 4 after deleting it?

Re: sims 4 re-download after deleting..

Start Origin with the account you first used to install the game with. The game does not need to be registered again. Login in the Origin Client with the Email/PW you first registered the game on and download and install the game from there.
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Can I uninstall The Sims 4 and reinstall it?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs. However, if you're still unsure copy the Sims 4 folder to your desktop or a USB key. Your saved games, mods and custom content will be safe this way.
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What is the difference between Sims 4 EA app and Origin?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.
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Does downloading the EA app delete Origin?

The EA App is designed to uninstall Origin, so if you want it on your computer for testing purposes, install it first, then Origin afterwards.
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How do I recover my EA game?

You can tell Origin where to look so you don't have to download all the files again.
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Locating one of your games
  1. Find the game you need to locate in your Game Library.
  2. Right-click the game tile and select Locate game.
  3. Find the folder where the game is located, then click Select Folder.
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Does Origin backup Sims 4 saves?

No, Origin does not backup Sims 4 saves. You should go to the Sims 4 saves file location: Document >Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves, and back up it manually or use a professional backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup Home to backup Sims 4 saves automatically.
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What if I deleted my Electronic Arts folder?

If you just deleted the EA folder, you might look in your recycle bin for it. If it's there, select Restore to restore your EA folder. If it's not in the recycle bin you could login to Origin go to Games Library and right-click and select Repair on Sims 4. The folder should re-appear in Documents.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

Luckily, your purchases are account-specific, not computer-specific. Your purchases are all saved on Origin, so you'll just need to download them again. You won't need to rebuy anything.
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Is my EA account the same as Origin?

Both the subscription-based video game services- EA Access is for PS4 and Xbox One, while Origin Access is for PC - will “also get a fresh new look”, EA said. But there is no change to existing benefits. In fact, EA will add more going forward, including exclusive challenges and item drops.
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How do I download from EA Gallery to Sims?

Download content from The Sims 4 Gallery
  1. Launch The Sims 4.
  2. On the Main Menu, click Gallery.
  3. Find the Household, lot, or room you want to save.
  4. Click the download arrow button to save it to My Library.
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