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a20c821edfcb5101
Rising Newcomer
16 days ago

Lost all of my extensions and add-ons when I switched from Origin to the EA app

I got the notification to switch to the EA app after logging onto Origin for the first time in a long while to play the Sims 4, so I did. However, now all I have access to is the base game. All my extensions and add-ons I bought are completely gone. They don't show up in Manage Add-ons, and if I go to the store to try to redownload them, it wants me to pay for them all over again.

I cleared the cache through app recovery in the help drop bar, I've "repaired" the game, I've restarted both the game and the app several times. I keep looking through the app to try and find some magic download button or something, but I can't find anything that will help me. I don't know what to do. 

I tried to contact EA support directly, but to be honest, I have no idea how without going to social media about it. I just keep getting sent to troubleshooting articles that don't help at all, or a "how to contact ea support" page that also doesn't help at all. 😕

I spend SO much money over the course of many years since the game came out. I doubt I'll be able to prove most if any of my purchases now. 

I'm sure this must be an easy fix, there has to be something I just don't know about. If anyone knows how I can get all my purchases back to me, or how to directly email EA support, I'd be really grateful.  

2 Replies

  • EA_Solaire's avatar
    EA_Solaire
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    16 days ago

    Hi a20c821edfcb5101 & Dixsims 

    If your game library isn't showing your add-ons in the EA app, then most likely you're logging into the EA app with the wrong login details. You need to login to the app with the same details that you originally purchased your content on, and you'll see everything available in your library to download and access again.

    Please also check your Order History in the EA app- if your Order History is showing as blank and you're not seeing any previous purchases you've made here, this is another way to verify that you're currently logging into the app with the incorrect login details. 

    I'd recommend checking any emails you have for the email receipt of your purchases so you know which account to login to the EA app to. If you need further help locating the correct login details, that's something live support can help with- you can reach out to live support by submitting a help request here: https://help.ea.com/help/faq/using-ea-help.   

  • Dixsims's avatar
    Dixsims
    Rising Newcomer
    16 days ago

    I have a similar problem. I lost the DLC when I logged into the game after a long time. I'm waiting to hear from EA support.