[OFFER ENDED] Issues with getting free Sims 4
by crinrictOriginal Post
@LB963321 wrote:
Im having the issue ' Whoops error message - ref failed checkout code' everytime I try and download sims 4, I have tried in a private window, on the app, on edge and on chrome and get the same message every single time without fail, ive tried adding to the wishlist and tried deleting the cache
Im based in the Uk
Are you getting this exact message: "Whoops! An error occurred. Please try again later. [ref. #]" or a different one ?
If it's different, could you maybe post a screenshot ?
Good Luck
Crin
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For anyone with the "Buy as a Gift" issue, I was able to circumvent this by adding Sims 4 to my wishlist, then went to the wishlist, clicked on Get It Free, and then it added it to my library. Hope this helps. 
@wzdew wrote:For anyone with the "Buy as a Gift" issue, I was able to circumvent this by adding Sims 4 to my wishlist, then went to the wishlist, clicked on Get It Free, and then it added it to my library. Hope this helps.
This resolved it for me as well, thank you!
@samwhereoutthere wrote:
So I've downloaded sims 4 but for some reason I still can't play it. It keeps on telling me that I should have origin running but I already have it running in the background? I always click play on the origin app so I don't understand what gives? Please help 😢
This is usually the case if you have controlled folder access on.
Could you turn it off or add Sims as exception: https://crinrict.com/blog/2019/03/windows-10-defender-controlled-folder-access.html
Good Luck
Crin
I don't work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.
Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.
Important Threads
- Help us helpers to help you
- Welcome to the Sims Section of AHQ
- Common Game Fixing Mods - Hero Approved
- Reporting bugs ? Please read these first for already reported issues: Compiled list of reported Issues
- Been asked for a save ? Here's instructions: How to provide your save game (Post #7)
