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literallysnakes's avatar
3 years ago

EA App Refuses to Download ANY Game

Product: The EA app
Platform:PC
Error Report ID (learn how to create an Error Report ID in the sticky post)
Which client functionality are you experiencing this bug with? Download Game
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 26.04.23
Summarize your bug Ever since being FORCED to download another terrible launcher from EA, of course the new one simply doesn't work at all. I can install it, browse it etc, but for the last month since being forced to move from Origin I have been wholly unable to download anything. I've tried several different games, I've tried reinstalling the EA App, cleared its cache, repaired the specific game I was trying to download at the time, etc etc etc. None of that has worked. Now, we're a day away from the launch of a game I'd like to purchase and play on EA, but if this isn't resolved I won't spend any money. Additionally, I've got TWO TICKETS open with support right now, both are now more than 72 hours old, and I haven't received a single real response. What. Is. Going. On. Does EA not have Live chat anymore? I am fuming at this point.
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Not a clue.
What happens when the bug occurs? When I try to install a game, it is preparing infinitely.
What do you expect to see? I resolution to this issue.

Thanks in advance to anyone who has any additional insight or help to give. Cheers.

(cm edit - removed language)

1 Reply

  • EA_Shepard's avatar
    EA_Shepard
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    3 years ago

    @literallysnakes Check out this link Here. It has some internal links within it that provide a lot of steps for this issue.

    For the whole preparing thing, this is the list I run through:

    Delete Windows Temp Files

    • Press the Windows key + R, go into the file explorer
    • Type in %temp%, and hit Enter
    • Delete everything it allows you to delete.
    • Reboot the PC
    • EA App's Cache (Top Left Menu > Help > App Recovery)
    • Repair/Verify your game based on which client you are launching from
    • EA App - Repair (My Collection > Tile Dots > Repair)
    • Run the EA App exe as admin
    • Reset Windows Host File

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