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xxanika
Seasoned Newcomer
5 months ago

Main EA app window invisible

Hello, I've been having trouble with the EA app on my Macbook Pro (macOS Big Sur v11.1) because the main window is invisible. It was working fine until a few months ago and as far as I know I didn't change anything. 

The issue:

The EA app opens and is (mostly) functional but the main window is invisible and unusable. There are no errors. The toolbar at the top of the screen and pop-ups are visible and functional (for logging in, going offline, etc). I have a shortcut for my Sims 4 game and when I click that it also runs. So I can play, but I cannot manage my games.

What I've tried:

- Putting the EA app in the trash bin and reinstalling it several times

- Clearing the cache (help > app recovery)

- Using all the window options from the EA app toolbar (like zoom, minimize, bring to front)

- Changing the screen settings on my Macbook and even hooking up an extra screen to make sure the EA window wasn't moved off-screen somehow

None of this fixed the issue and the app window stays invisible. It has updated several times since then but that didn't help.

What can I do to get it to become visible again? Or should I file a bug report? All advice is appreciated!

5 Replies

  • L3void's avatar
    L3void
    Rising Newcomer
    4 months ago

    I have the exact same problem. I have allowed the app "full disk access" in privacy settings too.

  • jeenah450's avatar
    jeenah450
    Rising Newcomer
    4 months ago

    I've got the exact same issue as you and it's driving me insane. Done all the same steps as you as well, no luck. I can't even load my games when online as it immediately minimises, I have to play offline to get anything to load. Please let me know if you find a solution, this is a joke! 

  • xxanika's avatar
    xxanika
    Seasoned Newcomer
    15 days ago

    No, unfortunately I still have this problem. None of the recent updates to the EA app seem to have any impact.

  • StephJewert's avatar
    StephJewert
    Rising Newcomer
    14 days ago

    I am having this same issue, then it will just say the app crashed and send a crash report which I have been doing. 

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