I found a work around, you have to first install a free game like apex Legions and then it should let you install other games.
Hey, I had same problem. Try this: https://attackofthefanboy.com/guides/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-ea-play-problem-could-not-download-ea-desktop-fix/ it worked for me.
@Szeffszatana Can confirm this worked for me. But very frustrating, there is a reason why I disabled UAC...
Maybe I'm wrong here, but that UAC "fix" isn't for "fuadthehuman".
If I understand correctly I have the same issue where there is no "Install" option once you're on the EA desktop App because it's not available.
The EA desktop App only offers 2 option, "select a plan" or "buy the game".
As if you do not have a subscription. I think account linking for a number of people is bugged.
Just in case I did try the UAC "fix" and it's still not working.
hey did you guys ever figure out a solution to your issue? I have the exact same problem where I've linked my accounts but clicking install on the xbox app redirects me to EA desktop for the options to buy the game/subscription.
I've tried rebooting, uninstalling and installing through xbox, relinking my accounts and still no luck.
The most frustrating thing is that contacting EA support just flat out doesn't work; it keeps telling me they've made a new case, an email has been sent to confirm and we'll chat with you/call you in a minute. No chat room pop ups, no calls, not even an email or a record on my case history? (I've tried everything with adblockers, cookies, pop up allowance and different browsers then just gave up)
This fixed the problem and I'm downloading EA games right now! Thank you! If take it would have taken forever to find that obscure reason as to why it wouldn't work. If I even was able to find it. So thanks everyone owes you a dept of gratitude. Search UAC in windows and put the sauce bar to the top! Genius friend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K01n4mCo5AY
very simple solution but worked for me
