I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

(update: i re-downloaded origin 19th Jan bc of the EA apps slow download speeds and the kits not installing correctly) the origin client might stop working some time in the new year so I switched to the EA app to show you what happens when you do. hopefully yours will go as smooth as this and we can all start 2023 off with all our games installed

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[junerussell]

Some people were already forced to migrate to the EA app. It turns out they're doing it in batches. So far, I haven't been forced to migrate. I'm going to wait as long as possible.

[rosameryrojas-delcerro]

I won't be leaving Origin until they drag me kicking and screaming.

[kieranblake]

Thank you so much for doing this in a video because I was so freaking nervous I have heard so many horror stories on Twitter about the EA app and I have been freaking terrified I never got any invite and had no idea about this until people were talking about it and how awful it was so thank you so much for this I'm autistic and change is so freaking hard for me I hate that this is changing I don't know why they're doing it but this video that you made Has made me understand what's going to happen and what I can expect so thank you

[timpancakes]

Just yesterday I was thinking "I keep hearing people talk in passing about the Sims not using origin anymore. I really should get to the bottom of this?" and then BOOM Molly to the rescue 😁

[bobpancakes]

My biggest issue with the EA app (and I haven’t even noticed until a month ago): Create a World for the Sims 3 has stopped working. If you try to edit your world in game it just starts the Sims 3 per usual.
That’s sad and I truly believe EA should work on making things compatible, even when switching the app. I never used CAW a lot, but really wanted to recently, and I just couldn’t edit any of the lots because of the issue above.
Let’s hope they fix this 😢❤😂

[sherberries]

So, we’re just gonna ignore Molly’s desktop wallpaper? 😂😂

[georgie-]

Interestingly, my Origin forced me over a couple of weeks ago, there was no option to say 'download later' etc. Thankfully, all went smoothly, but I do miss the OG Origin!

[Anne_]

Thanks for doing this. When I first heard this was coming, I was terrified. I had actually forgotten about this. I'm glad the change was so easy.

[StoryGirl]

Trust me, you did not miss the “invite.” It wasn’t missable. When origin loaded for me the last time it basically informed me that it was time to update to the EA app.

As for my thoughts on the app, as far as I can tell my wish list is gone. I would like it back. If anyone knows how to access that, please let me know.

I do dislike the layout, but I’m sure I’ll get used to it in time.

[HeyCee]

I actually quite like the EA app, I changed to it at the start of the year, the one thing I found annoying is that it reset all my games' playtimes to 0 but I don't mind that too much and I see that it works properly in the video so it must have just been that I changed to it too early

[Rekowcski]

I switched to the EA app and made everyone in discord pray for me that Sims 3 would still launch😂

[KingBasieSims]

I switched back to origin so quick. I'm annoyed that the next Sims update I'll have no choice but to log in online and use the Annoying EA app that you can't even personalise the way you could Origin.

You can't even login offline to play offline. If you want to play offline you need to log in then select play offline. Like WTF!

[stnggray]

they literally have a pop up that you can’t even close and you can’t play any of your games on origin now, we’re actually being forced to download and app that doesn’t even work

[jaeminlover]

idc im using origin until the wheels fall off

[EnglishSimmer]

unfortunately reading replies here and twitter, it really does seem to be a lucky dip at the minute of how the EA App is gonna work for people. I’ve seen plenty of people say they couldn’t access their games on it or their store content was wiped, which was fixed by reinstalling Origin. Whilst others prefer the EA App and it runs smoother than Origin ever did for them. I will say, my EA App transition was fine as seen in this video and has been fine since but it loads the game up a lot slower than Origin. But I can’t say that everyone’s gonna be as lucky as me

If I were you, I would maybe hold off if you aren’t having issues with Origin, it’s still working as normal and you’re more confident with it. Seems that support isn’t caught up with all the issues that can be brought around with the EA App yet so I would personally stick with Origin until you cant. Also unfortunately EA haven’t been v forthcoming or transparent with information on the big switch since “in the new year” so there’s still no confirmed date.

Hope this helps and sorry that I can’t be more clear with info bc 1. there isn’t any and 2. everything still seems to be up in the air with how it’s going to install or not

[FrogglesMcBoggles]

I've been using EA app since they announced the change and, so far, have only had two problems with it. When I first started using it, it didn't show Sims 4 in my game list. All I did to fix this was clear the app cache.

The biggest issue I've had with the new app is downloads. What used to take maybe 5 minutes now takes about 20, and sometimes it will just stop downloading randomly or freeze. So be prepared for that.

[plumarisims]

you’re a lifesaver for this video bc I’ve successfully procrastinated downloading the ea app to the point where I completely forgot the fact that it exists 😂

[oneofakynd]

So happy for this video because I thought I was tripping when I was trying to add to my account and it kept popping up as I had to update to EA tried 4 times to completely remove both and just read origin and nope the EA options pops back up. Makes sense now thanks for the video!!

[recordtapesbackward]

I was forced to use the EA app instead of origin a few weeks ago – I literally wasn't able to use origin because they added an overlay linking to the EA app which you couldn't get rid off, not even when restarting.

few months ago, I already installed the EA app and had the most annoying issues with it – sometimes the app claimed I didn't own the sims 4 and sometimes it started without all the packs I actually own. I only found out that packs were missing when I was in CAS and thought "why do I have so little choice? I thought I had more stuff??" – so I had to restart the game and the app (twice) to have it work out. there's no way to see whether the game starts with all of tour apps unless you are actually in a save file or in CAS 🙃
so I searched the internet to somehow find a download link for origin again (it gets uninstalled automatically when you install the EA app) which wasn't easy. I managed to find it, but as I already said, I wasn't able to use it for long until I got forced to switch again (and there's no way back now). phew.

[ashia]

My number 1 frustration with the EA app is the inability to play with games offline. I experienced an internet outage and my first thought was to boot up TS4, but couldn't play it due to this limitation. I don't understand why this isn't a feature.

Edit: apparently this has been fixed? I ran into this issue last weekend and it blocked me from playing offline, but I guess it's resolved now lol.