Re: How do I bypass the EA App and access Origin to play games.

I finally gave up and re-installed Origin from the "Full" installer package instead of the "Thin" installer. 

There seems to be an issue with the thin installer version. I recommend using the "Full" version Origin

installer after it installed and actually ran updates to the installation and restored full function of Origin

Client and gave me back full access to my game library...

The other tip helped out I am sure. After it updated and "Online Login" was successful I was able to use

Offline Login so I can access and play my single player games like usual. 

If I can continue this way. WITHOUT the EA App. I will do so. There is only one new game and 2 DLCs

for an older game that I am interested in and it appears that I can still access the store to buy and down

load them so I may do that soon. At least once the game I am waiting for becomes actually available.

To EA Games Support. Please remove the EA App until you get it fixed so that it works correctly AND so

it migrates ALL customer game libraries over properly. There seem to be far too many posts about those

issues as well as the CAN NOT INSTALL EA APP issues.

And that is why you need to properly test and insure vetting of ANY app or program before you shove it

out the door as "Ready to use".. Clearly the EA App is NO WHERE NEAR READY TO USE!

And that may be considered my personal opinion but the forums show that it is not mine alone.

And considering how long I have been using Origin between 3 computers and the years of time back 

and forth with EA Games support. Having my extensive history wiped clean making me a novice rookie

when I tried to install the app was not cool at all. NOT AT ALL! My history goes all the way back to Win

XP and I have had that account for more than a decade with a library of more than 27 games. 

Ok Gamers! That's my 2 bytes today! Best to all gamers! 

I don't understand this... please elaborate for those of us who are not tech wizards. Thank you

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@Mardoin69 wrote:

Stop origin client loading EA app message;

1. Open C:\ProgramData\Origin\local.xml in notepad
2. Add new key there:

<Setting key="MigrationDisabled" type="1" value="true" />

This should go at bottom just above the last line which is "</Settings>."

Save the file and exit. Now launch Origin and that stupid notice will be gone.
Congrats...you can now play your games properly.

I tried this and the Ea pop up still shows up. Do I need to reboot my computer for it to take affect or am I doing something wrong.

@legendshonor

You can get the origin install here @
https://help.ea.com/en/help/origin/origin/download-install-update-origin/

Just click on the mac/pc link under what is origin.

If you have a pc click pc mac click mac

Please do not replay saying what is what

Mardoin69 !!!!!!! BROTHER THX A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, user @tom_looken deserves all the credit for originally posting the solution--which I marked as the answer to our woes. I've just been re-posting this solution in various places to be sure others are finding it. A big thanks goes out to user tom_looken on this.

Also....in case some haven't been following all this threads (that were merged) it was mentioned to be possible to install EA client and then do a clean install of the Origin client afterwards. Then apply the code line in the local.xml of course after first attempt at logging in on the Origin cient. This way you could start EA client, minimize it, start Origin and run your game from Origin. This supposedly resolves an issue with some games that are looking for the EA client background process to be running. Again, that's not MY solution....just paying it forward.

Edit: Also....the links for downloading the Origin client made by EA Games just redirect you to downloading the EA client. That's why I had been posting the link I've been using....which was at TechSpot-- https://www.techspot.com/downloads/5783-origin.html

However, there are other places still hosting previous versions of the Origin client. Just don't expect to find a 'good' link on EA's sites. But, be careful which source you choose...pick reputable sites to avoid potential virus and always virus check your downloads.

@Mardoin69The link i posted above is origin installer from ea servers.

Infact here is even more direct

pc version

http://www.dm.origin.com/download

mac version

www.dm.origin.com/mac/download

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@tom_looken wrote:

@legendshonor

You can get the origin install here @
https://help.ea.com/en/help/origin/origin/download-install-update-origin/

Just click on the mac/pc link under what is origin.

If you have a pc click pc mac click mac

Please do not replay saying what is what

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What is what.

You are not of any help whatsoever as putting code into notepad doesn't do anything but save text and 

is what I get whether it's the "thin" or full origin install. I ***can't get to S4!

I am not a tech, capisce?

Choosing Edit on the dropdown to that file I get WordPad and the following result:

@legendshonor 

I think there must be some miscommunication / interpretation issue...... tom_looken's solution works great if you do it right. So, I'll try an break it down a little more clear for you.

Now that you have installed Origin Client, you have the EA client notice popup which locks the client. Basically, it is unusable at this point.

NOW, close the client and look in your PC folders. You want to change 'view' settings to 'Show hidden folders / files' Then look in C:\ drive. You will see a folder named C:\Program Data. Inside there is C:\Program Data\Origin\ In the 'Origin' folder is a file named 'Local.xml' You want to edit this file using Notepad.

You can open Notepad, choose File--Open and then browse to that location to open the 'Local.xml' file. Now you add that line of code down near bottom just above the <\Settings> line. So, it will look like;

<Setting key="MigrationDisabled" value="true" type="1"/>

<\Settings>

Then close the file and choose 'Save' when it prompts you for an option.

Now you can launch Origin client and that popup notice should be gone.

If still unclear on what you're doing, feel free to ask specifically what you are having a problem with so someone can try an help you further. Good luck and happy gaming.

I appreciate your taking the time to draw out the steps

I figured out the Edit path part but... as I said before

this is what I get - WordPad.

I can open it in Notepad but - I - have - no - known - choice - between the two. Opening it in Notepad... creates a txt file that only takes up room.

I can only imagine I have to find the setting that directs the laptop to open one over the other.

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@Mardoin69 wrote:

@legendshonor 

I think there must be some miscommunication / interpretation issue...... tom_looken's solution works great if you do it right. So, I'll try an break it down a little more clear for you.

Now that you have installed Origin Client, you have the EA client notice popup which locks the client. Basically, it is unusable at this point.

NOW, close the client and look in your PC folders. You want to change 'view' settings to 'Show hidden folders / files' Then look in C:\ drive. You will see a folder named C:\Program Data. Inside there is C:\Program Data\Origin\ In the 'Origin' folder is a file named 'Local.xml' You want to edit this file using Notepad.

You can open Notepad, choose File--Open and then browse to that location to open the 'Local.xml' file. Now you add that line of code down near bottom just above the <\Settings> line. So, it will look like;

<Setting key="MigrationDisabled" value="true" type="1"/>

<\Settings>

Then close the file and choose 'Save' when it prompts you for an option.

Now you can launch Origin client and that popup notice should be gone.

If still unclear on what you're doing, feel free to ask specifically what you are having a problem with so someone can try an help you further. Good luck and happy gaming.

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@legendshonorFirst problem is.... Wordpad should not be opening XML files. If it's automatically opening into Wordpad, you have settings wrong in your Windows 'default apps' section. And, if you followed my guidance.....opening notepad first....then using the file menu in notepad to locate and open the 'local.xml' file....then you shouldn't be having an issue with wordpad. You are NOT creating a 'New' file in Notepad....just 'Open'ing one that already exists. So, when you scroll down near to bottom and type that code line in, you should be able to choose the 'Save' option in Notepad. Do not change the file name or extension at that point....just save and exit.

Now, another way you could do it is.....locate the 'local.xml' file and Right Click it.....then choose 'Open with' and a menu will show some apps to open it with.....one of which SHOULD be notepad. If it's not, then use last option....'choose another app' and then select 'notepad' as the option to open it with. You may as well set it as the default cuz your currently set to have wordpad as the default and that is a bad thing as it adds formatting into the file which does not belong in a code file.

@legendshonor 

It shouldn't be changing the file extension. You are just using the 'save' option and not the 'save as' option. You also would not be changing the file name so, it should just save as 'local.xml'

I comprehend that computer stuff maybe difficult for you. And, maybe English is not your native language? Either of these things could make this process a bit challenging. That's why I have been patient and trying to help still.

At this point, I believe you should have been able to put that line of code into the file. And, if you can not save it correctly...... it is a 'local.txt' file now... then you can 'rename' the file. R-click the file. Choose Rename. Using arrow keys, go to end of file name. Then backspace to delete the three letters 'txt.' Then type xml and hit enter. It should now be named correctly as local.xml.

And, yes....when using notepad and trying to save a file with a different extension name, then choose 'All' in save as option field. Then you just type the 'dot' 'extension name' you want it to be. It will save it that way.

@tom_lookenYeah....I get your frustration. Believe it or not..... there's a ton of people out there that are almost computer illiterate trying to play PC games. I deal with it a lot on various gaming forums. Usually, it's either they have no clue when it comes to PC apps and computing or they are translating to a different language. And, people with English as their primary language tend to write in compound sentences with lots of adjectives without even thinking about it--me included. So, it makes for quite the challenge to translate and comprehend it correctly. Just have to take a deep breath, count to 10, and try not to smash your PC....lol.

@tom_lookenThose links just close for me or bring up the EAapp website.

edit: Nevermind. Brave is autoclosing them for no reason. Oddly enough Edge let me download the client.

Hi, I tried to disable the EA app by using " <Setting key="MigrationDisabled" type="1" value="true" /> " and it didn't work since the latest Origin update. Any new ideas please?

Follow the guide of "Ha_DHuWe":

"

UPDATED GUIDE FOR RETURNING TO ORIGIN

1) Uninstall your Origin, because the new patch (10.5.122) from EA broke everything again

2) Download the Origin Offline Installer (https://download.dm.origin.com/origin/live/OriginSetup.exe)

3) Install, be sure to remove the checkboxes from the paragraphs about "auto update"

4) After installation DO NOT log in to your account. Go to "C:\ProgramData\Origin" (attention, the folder "ProgramData" will be hidden by default), find there and open in Notepad (or any other text editor) file "local.xml", the last line there will be </Settings>, BETWEEN this line add this line (you will most likely need to add an empty line by pressing Enter first) <Setting key="MigrationDisabled" type="1" value="true"/>

5) Delete the three files called "OriginThinSetupInternal.exe" which are located at THREE LOCATIONS

C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin

C:\ProgramData\Origin

C:\ProgramData\Origin\SelfUpdate\Staged

6) Log in to your Origin account, now everything should work There may be a little update notification on top of Origin window, just don't click on it (you can close it by clicking on the cross)

"

A class action against this arrogance would be needed...  😮

First let me say thank you for sharing your work-around with the community.  I was, at least, able to play for a while.  Now I am completely locked out due to EA removing our ability to stop the forced migration.

I must say with great trepidation that I am excruciatingly and vehemently angry with EA right now!!!  Change is not always good.  The "EA app" has caused soo much negative emotions among gamers, including ME.  I am unable to play with a game that cost several hundred dollars because the app doesn't function properly.  

Just a thought - Those of us who are not members of the EA Creator Network will not get proper attention as it relates thereto.  We don't have a direct line to SimguruNinja, etc.  Instead, we will be told to - just have patience.  Yet while we wait, we are unable to enjoy our expended capital.  Devon Bumpkin couldn't play his game for almost a week due to the apps failure.  The truly sad part is EA knew the app wasn't ready, yet they released it and are now forcing it on players.

Gamers now only have two options, 1 - wait for EA programmers to "figure it out," or 2 - loose our money and stop playing altogether.   ..... Hummm - a class action....

Again, thanks for listening and thanks for all your assistance.