July 2020
If the Sims 4 Packs folder in your Applications folder is complete yes, trash the desktop one. Which is the bigger folder?
For turning off automatic downloads in Origin - https://bluebellflora.com/the-sims-4-origin-how-to-disable-automatic-updates-and-startup-on-a-mac/
July 2020
Thanks No more reinstalling has occurred since shutting it off so thank you!
& I did trash the desktop folder saying “The Sims 4 Packs” & then everything in Origin & also in game kept telling me to download & “download to use” .. once I put the folder back onto my desktop everything showed as downloads & Playable in gams. Both Sims 4 Pack folders on my desktop & in the user applications folder are the same size. Not sure what that’s all about.
July 2020
June 2021
hello, I have tried to follow your instructions however its not working
@Bluebellflora wrote:This issue has been fixed in patch 1.62.69.1220
The April update introduced big changes to the Mac version of the game, see here for details. Since installing the patch, users with the game already installed have noticed some packs aren't registering as correctly installed in Origin, the orange button below the pack shows Download instead of Play. However, the packs are correctly installed and playable, Origin is just looking in the wrong place for them. This does not affect those who have installed the game after the 7 April patch.
The fix is very simple but does involve delving into the game files and reorganising them. If you are not comfortable doing this, please don't but we would advise turning off automatic updates in Origin so it doesn't keep trying to download the DLC every time you launch it.
- Navigate to your Applications folder where the Sims 4 is installed. By default this will be Macintosh HD > Users > [Your User Account] > Applications but if it isn't there check Macintosh HD > Applications. Your internal drive may have a different name to Macintosh HD but the instruction is the same. If you have the game installed on an external drive go to that location.
- Create a new folder and call it The Sims 4 Packs then open the folder.
- Open a second Finder window and navigate to the Sims 4 app again. Right click/CTRL click on the Sims 4 app and Select Show Package Contents. You will now be in the Sims 4 app and should only see one folder:
- Open the Contents folder and select all the Expansion, Stuff, Game and Free pack folders that you have:
- Drag the selected folders into the new The Sims 4 Packs folder you just created and should still have open. The contents should look like this:
- The Contents folder in the Sims 4 app should now look like this:
That's it! Your games should now show as properly installed in Origin. If you have any questions feel free to tag me or @puzzlezaddict in a reply and we'll try to help
June 2021