Sims 3 Store Errors, cant download content

@307955   The update option is no longer available in the game launcher. You need to find the 1.67 super patch. Once the game is patched to 1.67 the game will patch to 1.69. This removes and/or disables SecuROM and SafeDisc DRM. An easier way is uninstall the game and get the download version. Pc users are now required to use the EA app. Installing the EA app will uninstall Origin - you do not need Origin as it no longer properly supports pc users. The EA app does not run under IOS so mac users still need Origin for DRM. When you log into the EA app you can install Sims 3 and that will install the 1.69 version. Installing the game also install expansion packs. Start the game and go to the load game page. Click on the three dots in the lower left and you will find an option to open downloads dashboard. From there you can install items from thesims3.com store. If you get any errors just close the game and restart. .You will find other new options from thesims3.com. I was trouble shootings store items not staying installed and any workarounds quit working. I reinstalled the game completely and installed using only the EA app. My game has been stable and playable for 2 weeks now.