[Open] - Player names not showing up
Product: The Sims Mobile Platform:Apple iPhone List the specific devices you play with (e.g. iPhone 6s Plus, Samsung Galaxy S7) iPhone Xs OS Version 13.3.1 Player ID: (Find your Player ID in Si...
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Hi, this is Frostblossom. As @yani_tsm mentioned I have talked to 3 different support reps. Have tried all the tests that the 3rd rep provided, but same results with the error when trying to fill the blank player name.
Make sure your device is up-to-date, Make sure your app is up-to-date, Restart the app
Close background apps, Power cycle your phone, Clear your cache to check if you're synced properly
They also asked I do the following, but I do not have a 2nd available to do so. Not sure how the 2nd test is attempting to check as it seems our names were somehow cleared out beforehand and that is what's preventing us from re-entering a name, so don't think a different player would experience the same issue.
1) Attempt to play the game on your account on a friend’s device.
2) Attempt to play the game on a friend’s account on your own device.
Thanks for investigating @SalixCat !!
Many thanks @SalixCat ... I've created a case number and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my game can be restored...
@FrostblossomTSM and @KodamaTreeSpirit I have tried changing my IGN on two different accounts to both your IGNs on two different accounts. I can't find what the reason for this issue you are experiencing could be. I have also connected to Facebook and still IGNs can be changed and are visible.
My suggestion is to share here all the information that the team will need to investigate the issue. Please share following info:
1. Device platform (iOS or Android)
2. OS version
3. Device brand and model
4. Player ID
5. Connection type
6. Region/country
7. Any additional information that might help investigate the issue.
@KodamaTreeSpirit Hope you get an answer from EA help soon and your game progress restored.
Thanks @SalixCat ! What's the best way to follow up on the matter once the case has been created? To make sure something's being done, I mean.
- @KodamaTreeSpirit I only have experience with support through email so normally it takes hours to get a reply but given the Covid19 situation it might take more time.
I understand... Well, I figure I'd send an email every now and then to make sure it's still under review.
Thank you @SalixCat! Here is the info requested
1. Device platform (iOS or Android)
Android
2. OS version
Android version 10
3. Device brand and model
Samsung galaxy S9
4. Player ID
1003059215524
5. Connection type
4G
6. Region/country
FL, USA
7. Any additional information that might help investigate the issue.
On April 23rd I loaded my game and my player name had been deleted/cleared out. Upon going to 'Change player name' the field is highlighted red with the error "You need a name" displayed immediately. No matter what name input variation I enter in the field, when I click the 'Okay' button the error "Name does not meet the required formatting" appears (see screenshots attached). This empty name bug causes my name to appear blank on friend's friend lists, when friends visit my house (screenshots at beginning of thread) and blank in party chats, all regardless of their device type. The original name entered was 💮Frostblossom 💮 This occurred with one other friend in my list, so it does NOT appear to be an isolated issue.
EA_MaiEA Staff
Thanks everyone for all the info shared here!
While I'm not sure yet what is happening, from what you are sharing it looks like it's more of an issue with some accounts' username than the friends lists itself. I'll share this info with the team so they can investigate.
If anyone else is having issues with their username, please let us know.
Thanks for the detailed comments so far! 🙂Me too, and i can't change my name. 3 players in my friendlist also have this problem. This issue happened to players who opened the game without upgrading after the multiple floors update was released. Please fix it, thanks.
