can't give origin permission to download files on Mac

[XxangelxX124]

it doesn't even appear there I am having the same problem 

[gerrythemoth]

ive done this but it still thinks im on windows ?

[Bluebellflora]

@gerrythemoth

Manually reset Origin - https://bluebellflora.com/how-to-uninstall-origin-on-a-mac/

Then trash the App, empty the trash, restart your Mac, re-download Origin and reinstall Origin.

[EA_Jason]

@XxangelxX124 and @gerrythemoth,

I'm wondering if you managed to make any progress, did the tips by @Bluebellflora help and did you eventually manage to download The Sims 4? 

[mrsmyg]

Hello! I got The Sims 4 and trying to downlod the base game, but this prompt keeps showing up - "Origin needs to download files and is waiting fod permission. PLEASE CHOOSE "Yes" when *Windows* prompts you for permission. This is the first game I bought so I'm not sure if the same error will come up for the others.

I am using a Macbook Pro on Big Sur 11.3.1. I had 3 EA help advisors help me TO NO LUCK. Help?

[Bluebellflora]

@mrsmyg

Merged into the relevant thread in the Origin forum. Please read through this thread and try the suggestions.

[mrsmyg]

Thank you, but no luck with any of these solutions really fixed the problem. 

1. ResetOrigin, uninstall, then installed Origin

2. Manual delete of all Origin files (cache, etc) restart and re-install.

3. Changed the destination folders

4. Gave Full Disk access to Origin

Did all these one way or another, and didn't work still. It would push through to asking language to use and terms & conditions agreement, start download; says "Preparing" then same prompt of waiting for permission comes up. Now I don't get the language-t&c prompt. When I start downloading, it goes straight to the waiting for permission prompt. 

[Bluebellflora]

@mrsmyg

How about trying in a new user account on your Mac?

[mrsmyg]

Also did that, but no luck; same prompt comes up. 

[Lashee_xo]

@Bluebellflora  

I have done everything possible. My backup drive permission is where it should be. I have full disk access to Origin and I still get an error. Mhy mac is up to date version 11.4. I have installed and reinstalled Origins as well. I don't know what else to do. I have trying to install sims4 on my backup drive.