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How do I disable Origin on EA?

Open the Origin client and log into your EA Account. Click the Origin menu and select Application Settings. Click the Origin In-Game tab. Toggle the On/Off switch to turn Origin In-Game on or off.
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Why is Origin switching to EA?

Two years ago, EA announced its plans to replace the Origin PC client, and now the new app is finally beginning to roll out. Supposedly, it's a much lighter and faster experience with a more streamlined design. EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features.
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Can I use EA app instead of Origin?

Will the EA app replace Origin? Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.
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How do I close EA and Origin?

To completely close the Origin client you can select Exit from the Origin menu (top left) or right click on the Origin icon in your task bar (bottom right corner) and select Exit.
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Can I uninstall Origin and use EA Desktop?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.
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What happens if I delete Origin?

If you've installed Origin on your Mac to play EA games and now no longer need it, you should uninstall it to free up space. Not only will you create room on your boot drive for other applications, but you will remove the risk of Origin files that haven't been updated conflicting with other software you install later.
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Do I need both Origin and EA Play?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.
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Are EA app and Origin accounts the same?

Share All sharing options for: Your Origin account will now be called an 'EA Account' Accounts at Origin, Electronic Arts' online store, are being renamed. They'll be called an EA Account "to better represent all of EA's games and services," EA said in an email being sent to Origin account holders.
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Can you transfer games from Origin to EA App?

Will all my games and content transfer to the EA app? By the time you receive your invite through Origin, all your games, DLC and other content should be ready to launch through the EA app.
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Do I have to install the EA app to play Sims 4?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? 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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How do I use EA app?

Download games to your Library
  1. Launch the EA app.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Go to My Library.
  4. Find the game that you want to download and click the arrow in the bottom right corner.
  5. Confirm your Install location and Language preferences, then click Next.
  6. Read and accept the terms of play.
  7. Click Download.
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Is EA Desktop better than Origin?

EA Desktop is essentially Origin, but in its final form. The improvements EA has made mean that instead of fighting bugs and crashes, you're able to spend time immersed in your game of choice. EA Desktop doesn't have broken systems or glitchy software.
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Why can't I install the EA app?

Having problems installing? Double-check that your computer meets the requirements. If you're on PC, make sure you're running the EA app as an administrator. Then add EADesktop.exe, EALauncher.exe, and EABackgroundService.exe to your anti-virus and firewall allow lists.
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How to delete a Origin account?

Via customer service
  1. Go to help.ea.com.
  2. Select a game from the list.
  3. Select a platform.
  4. Select the topic “Manage my account”.
  5. Then “Delete my account”.
  6. Log in and send your account deletion request to support.
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How to play Sims without EA Play?

Steam
  1. Launch the Steam app, type The Sims 4 on the search bar, and select the first result.
  2. On The Sims 4 page, click on Play Game. This will launch a new installation window.
  3. Follow through with the installation process. Once this completes, you can now start playing The Sims 4.
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How do I bypass EA app?

What is this? If the above workaround didn't work for you, you can bypass the EA app and run your games directly by searching for the executable file from your OS File Explorer: All you need to do is bypass the EA app by finding the game files in your pc files and launch it from there.
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How to install Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free on Steam
  1. Log into Steam in the app or web browser.
  2. Search for the Sims 4.
  3. Scroll down and click Add to Library.
  4. Click OK.
  5. The Sims 4 should be in the left game menu panel.
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Is Origin no longer supported?

In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app. The new EA app left open beta today and is now available for download as EA's primary PC platform.
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How do I upgrade from Origin to EA Play?

How do I upgrade?
  1. Go to your EA Account Settings.
  2. In the navigation panel on the left-hand side, click on EA Play.
  3. Next to Membership, click Change.
  4. On the new page that opens, click Change Membership.
  5. Choose whether you want to upgrade to the monthly or yearly plan for EA Play Pro, then click Confirm Change.
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Is Sims 4 free forever?

8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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Why is EA not letting me play Sims 4?

At this time if you cannot launch The Sims 4 on EA app, please fully exit the app by ending the EA and EA Background Service processes in the task manager, then relaunch the EA app and try again. If you still cannot launch The Sims 4 please run an EA Error Report and provide the Report ID in a new thread.
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What does EA Play do for Sims?

Description. "EA Play* members get access to a library of great EA games and a 10% discount on additional expansion packs and other EA digital purchases. The Sims™ 4 Get To Work You rule the workplace with The Sims 4 Get to Work.
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Is it safe to delete Origin?

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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Why wont EA let me download games?

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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