Why isn’t the EA app showing my games?
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The EA app may not be showing your games due to various reasons, including issues with your account, game library, or the app itself, and troubleshooting steps such as restarting the app, checking your account, and updating the app can often resolve the issue. To resolve the problem, try logging out and back in, uninstalling and reinstalling the EA app, or checking for any hidden games in your library.
Troubleshooting the EA App
To troubleshoot the EA app, try the following steps:
- Restart the app: Close the EA app and reopen it to see if your games appear.
- Check your account: Ensure you are logged in with the correct EA account and that your account is active.
- Update the app: Make sure the EA app is up-to-date, as outdated versions may cause issues with game library visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
General EA App Questions
- How do I see games on the EA app?: Launch the EA app, log in to your account, and click on My Library to view your games.
- Why won’t my library load on the EA app?: Try ending the EA background service task in your task manager and then reopening the EA app.
- How do I find hidden games on the EA app?: Go to My Game Library, click Filter, and select Hidden games to view any hidden games.
EA App Installation and Uninstallation
- Will uninstalling the EA app delete games?: Uninstalling the EA app will not delete your games, but you will need to reinstall the app to access them.
- How do I clear my EA app cache?: Select the three dashes in the far-left corner of the EA app, scroll to Help, click App recovery, and select Clear cache.
Adding and Updating Games
- How do I add games to my EA library app?: Launch the EA app, log in, go to My Library, find the game you want to download, and click the arrow in the bottom right corner.
- Why is my EA game library empty?: Check that you’re signed into the right EA account, and if you think you may have another account, try logging in with other email addresses you may have used.
EA App Updates and Replacement
- How do I update my EA app?: The EA app is designed to keep itself up-to-date, but if you have the app running when a new update launches, exit and restart it to begin the update.
- Is the EA app replacing Origin?: Yes, the EA app has replaced Origin on PC, but Origin for Mac continues to serve Mac players.
Accessing and Restoring Games
- Why is EA saying I don’t have access?: This error typically means your Steam is not linked correctly with your EA account; verify that you have the correct Steam account linked with the EA account you’re logging into.
- Can I redownload purchased games on EA?: Use the EA App in lieu of Origin, enter your information, and it should allow you to re-download any EA purchases.
- How do I restore EA cloud saves?: Right-click on your game, click Game Properties, click Cloud Saves, and click Restore Save.
EA Play and Game Progress
- Do you download games from EA Play?: If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you’ll automatically receive EA Play on console and can browse and download EA Play games via the Xbox Game Pass experience.
- Do you lose a game bought with EA Play?: If you cancel your subscription, you will keep your game progress, but won’t be able to play EA Play games unless you purchase them or resubscribe.
- Will I lose progress if I unlink my EA account?: When you unlink a platform account from your EA Account, you can link it to another EA Account, but your in-game progress will not transfer over, and you’ll permanently lose access to games and game progress.