[WORKAROUND] "An unknown error occurred" while downloading DLC on EA app for Mac

since the update a couple of days ago I cannot play The Sims 4. the EA app says there is an update required but when I tell the game to update it will for a few minutes but then a pop up says "something went wrong, try again later.". I have tried clearing cache and repairing the game, neither fix the issue. I was still able to download and play The Sims 3 though. I also removed all of my mods and custom content and done the process again. I restarted the app and my Mac too. Has anyone else had this issue? how do I fix it?