Can't connect to gallery in offline mode

@MissLjupka  Hello!  I found your thread because I had the same issue.  I opened the game in offline mode but was not able to connect to the gallery.  I thought that I would just be adding a "me too".  However, I had the opportunity to test your suggestion based on @crinrict 's information, since I did not want to update to the latest patch (23 July 24) right away.    While the game was open, I brought up the EA app, went into online mode, and was able to open the Gallery.  I was able to view all sections of the Gallery in this state.  I was also able to play my save without updating.  Before exiting the game, I switched back to offline mode in the EA app and my game currently remains un-patched.  So, in summary, for those who wish to not update for whatever reason and still access the Gallery, there is a workaround.

- Launch the game in offline mode

- While the game is open, bring up the EA app and switch to online mode

- Before exiting the game, switch back to offline mode

It's a few extra clicks and steps than we needed previously but at least it works.  Thanks for starting the thread and for the workaround idea!