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Why won't My Sims 4 packs download on Origin?

Try resetting the installation folder for Sims 4. To do this, go to Origin and click Application Settings, select the Installs and Saves tab and re-select the location to install the game to. This should help Origin reset the download and see any new updates or content ready to download and install. 3.
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Why can't i download by expansion pack on Origin?

Fix: Go into Application settings in Origin and disable the technical preview then restart Origin.
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How do I download Sims 4 expansion packs from Origin?

Digital purchase on Origin
  1. Launch Origin. If prompted, log in using your Origin information.
  2. Click the My Game Library tab.
  3. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile.
  4. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.
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Why is Origin not letting me download Sims?

Move the Sims 4 app from User1's Applications folder to the System Applications folder. Open Origin > Installs & Saves > Game Library Location and change the install game location to /Applications. Quit Origin and run the Origin reset tool. Re-launch Origin, log in as normal and repair the game.
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Why are my Sims 4 expansion packs not showing up?

Re: Packs don't show up in game

and repairing the game: open your Origin game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Repair. Then load a save, go to Manage Worlds, and see whether the worlds from the missing packs (for example San Myshuno or Britechester) are available.
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How to fix sims 4 in Origin

Why are my Sims expansion packs not working?

Re: My expansion packs are not running in game

Then open your game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Repair. If you don't have Origin installed anymore, please download it again; the EA App doesn't have the repair function.
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Why are my Sims 4 expansion packs not showing up in game Xbox one?

Re: Sims 4 expansion packs are not working on Xbox

If your packs have disappeared, it's usually because the purchasing account is no longer on your console or your console is not set to home on the purchasing account.
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Is Origin being replaced by 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 you still use Origin instead of EA app?

The update will be encouraged on Windows PCs as the older application is phased out, however, Origin users on Mac devices will still need to use Origin for Mac. In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play.
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Does Origin still work for Sims 4?

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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Why are my Sims 4 packs not downloading?

Try resetting the installation folder for Sims 4. To do this, go to Origin and click Application Settings, select the Installs and Saves tab and re-select the location to install the game to. This should help Origin reset the download and see any new updates or content ready to download and install. 3.
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How long does it take to download Sims 4 expansion packs?

Re: How long does the sims 4 take to download??

it can take from 1 hour up to 2 and a half hours!
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Why is there no Sims 5?

When is The Sims 5 release date? There is currently no release date for The Sims 5. Fortunately, we do know that EA is now working on the game under the working title Project Rene. Unfortunately, we also know that its development is still in its early stages - so don't expect it to release anytime soon.
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How do I fix EA games not downloading?

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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How do I install Sims 4 CC on Origin?

How to install mods and CC on Windows
  1. Download your mod or CC of choice.
  2. Unzip the download, if it's a .rar or .zip file.
  3. Move the unzipped files to the mods folder. ...
  4. Open The Sims 4.
  5. Open the options, and then select the “game options” tab.
  6. Select the “other” tab.
  7. Make sure “enable custom content and mods” is checked.
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Why does Origin fail to install?

If you have inadequate space on the installation disk for Origin, it will fail to install and give you an error. So, you need to ensure that there is enough space on the drive to install Origin. Your storage drive can become bloated due to temporary files, update files, and more.
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What is replacing 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 merge Origin and EA?

On EA Help
  1. Click Log In.
  2. Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials.
  3. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.
  4. All set! Your accounts are linked.
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Why did Origin change to EA?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...
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Is Origin going to shut down?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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Is Origin being shut down?

Electronic Arts is shutting down Origin! The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app.
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What games are EA shutting down?

Online Services Shutdown
  • A. May 1, 2023. Apex Mobile iOS, Google Play. ...
  • B. August 1, 2019. Burnout Paradise 2008 (and all associated DLC) for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. ...
  • C. November 09, 2022. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. ...
  • D. January 18, 2023. DiRT 5 for Stadia. ...
  • E. February 6, 2023. ...
  • G. April 6, 2023.
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How do you transfer Sims 4 expansion packs from Xbox to PC?

Unfortunately you can't. The game and it's DLC is platform specific. If you want to use them on the PC, you would have to purchase them for the PC.
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How to repair Sims 4 expansion packs?

Re: how to fix sims 4 packs
  1. Select My Game Library in Origin.
  2. Right-click on the Sims 4 game tile.
  3. Select Repair.
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How do I clear my Sims cache?

Luckily, these Cache Files can be deleted. To do so, open your Documents folder (or a folder where your The Sims 4 Save Game folder is), Electronic Arts > The Sims 4. There' you'll find a folder called ”cache” and a file named localthumbcache. Feel free to delete the localthumbcache file!
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