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huaiwumu
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2 months ago
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1-Year Wrongful Apex Ban - EAC HWID False Positive (EA ID: huaiwumu)

Hello EA ToS Team, Respawn Support, and Community Managers (@EA_David, EA_Mari​),

Nearly 1 year has passed since my permanent ban on March 7, 2025, and I've exhausted all 3+ appeals with only automated "case resolved" responses. Penalty History briefly showed revocation months ago, but the in-game EAC ban persists and later reappeared—now it shows "No history" (latest screenshot attached). Hoping for escalation to manual review here.

Account Details:

  • EA ID: huaiwumu
  • In-game name: 近视且散光
  • Steam ID: huaiwumu3
  • Linked email: [Removed - SU: Emails cannot be shared on the forums]
  • Platform: Steam

My Legit Play: Over 1,444 hours of fair gameplay, purchased every Battle Pass + numerous cosmetics/skins. Clean history, no cheats, hacks, or violations.

Incident (EAC False Positive): Sudden power outage interrupted my session at an internet cafe. Original PC failed to boot after power restoration. Switched to another PC on the same network, logged in via Steam, and was immediately permanently banned upon entering the game. This is a classic HWID-triggered false positive (very common in 2025-2026 reports).

Strong Evidence (screenshots attached; full versions available via DM):

  1. Steam login records: Prove exact device switch on March 7, all from the same IP/network/location.
  2. EA account login logs (downloaded via Data Subject Access Request): Confirm HWID/IP change occurred on the same network.
  3. Current Penalty History screenshot: Shows "No history of violations or appeals" – confirming the EA account is clean.
  4. 2FA proof: Enabled on EA, Steam (mobile authenticator on iPhone), and QQ email.
  5. Steam recharge records: Multiple Apex Coins purchases over years + 1,433 hours played, proving long-term legitimate investment.

This case aligns with many recent false positive reversals (e.g., hardware changes, polling rate apps). EAC policy allows appeals for mistaken detections.

Please manually review the March 7, 2025 logs (logins/HWID/pre-ban matches) and lift this ban. I love Apex Legends and simply want to return as a positive, long-time player.

Full evidence available via DM or email. Thank you for your help!

huaiwumu

[Personal information removed - CM]

16 Replies

  • huaiwumu's avatar
    huaiwumu
    Seasoned Novice
    1 month ago

    EA_Mako Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and reviewing my case! I appreciate the multiple investigations by different ToS members.

    To confirm: Has my appeal reached a final decision, or is there still a chance for further review of the attached EA logs (same IP normal sessions, no cheat flags)?

    Full evidence ready via DM. 1,444h legit player hoping to return.

    Thanks again!

  • huaiwumu's avatar
    huaiwumu
    Seasoned Novice
    1 month ago

    Still hoping for one last look at the logs – same IP normal, no cheat flags

  • huaiwumu's avatar
    huaiwumu
    Seasoned Novice
    1 month ago

    Hey EA_Mako,

    I really appreciate you taking the time to respond.

    I completely understand the process now, and I'm truly sorry for the confusion on my end. As a dedicated Apex player with over 1,444 hours of clean, legit gameplay (every Battle Pass purchased, tons of cosmetics, no cheats or violations ever), it's extremely disappointing and heartbreaking to be stuck in this situation because of what feels like a clear false positive from a simple PC switch at a cafe during a power outage.

    I've spent months collecting every piece of evidence I could find—EA DSAR logs showing the same IP with normal sessions (no cheat flags), Penalty History showing "No history," Steam login records matching the switch, full 2FA on all accounts, and proof of long-term purchases—just to prove my innocence as a green, loyal player. Multiple appeals were auto-resolved or templated, and now hearing this is final after all that effort is really disheartening.

    I know you've said it's final after multiple reviews, but as someone who's been nothing but positive in the community, I can't help feeling like there's no real way left to show my side. If there's truly no further review possible, could you please confirm this is the absolute end, or is there any last tiny chance for someone to double-check the logs? It would mean a lot to know for sure.

    Thank you again for your help and understanding. I still love Apex and just want to come back as a good player.

  • EA_Mako's avatar
    EA_Mako
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    1 month ago

    Hey huaiwumu​,

    From what I'm hearing, it'd definitely be worth checking the response to your most recent appeal

    It sounds like good news, thanks for the patience and persistence!

  • huaiwumu's avatar
    huaiwumu
    Seasoned Novice
    1 month ago

    Hey EA_Mako,

    Thank you so much for your time, the detailed explanations, and for personally reviewing my case. I truly appreciate that the ToS team investigated it multiple times and ultimately recognized my concerns as valid and justified.

    After the email confirmation and seeing "No history" in Penalty History, I was able to log back in and play Apex Legends again. It means the world to me as a player with over 1,444 hours of clean gameplay and investments in every Battle Pass and cosmetics.

    Your help and the team's decision have restored my faith in the community. I'll continue playing positively and enjoying the game as before.

    Thank you again — you're the reason I can keep enjoying Apex!

    Best regards,

  • EA_Mako's avatar
    EA_Mako
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    1 month ago

    Glad to hear the ToS team was able to take another look and get to the bottom of this huaiwumu​, thanks for the update and welcome back! 

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