If you want the Sims 4 to download faster, pause and resume the download, force-close background programs, restart your router/modem and use a cable connection. These steps will free up more bandwidth and reset your connection to EA’s servers.
You can use the same methods to download Sims 4 updates faster.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps to follow.
Pause and resume the download
Hit the Pause button to pause your download. Wait one minute and then hit the same button again to resume the download.
Rest assured, you can resume the download without starting over.
Restart your router/modem
Unplug your router/modem and leave it unplugged for one or two minutes. This will reset your connection to EA’s servers.
Plug your router/modem back into the wall outlet and wait until everything goes back online.
Download The Sims 4 or the latest game updates and check if you notice any changes.
Close background apps
If you’re trying to download the game on a PC, open the Task Manager and manually force-close background apps.
Launch the Activity Monitor and close all the unnecessary apps and programs running in the background if you’re using macOS.
Speaking of disabling apps and programs running in the background, your antivirus falls into the same category.
Temporarily turn off your antivirus. Don’t forget to enable your antivirus after downloading The Sims 4.
Just make sure to download the game from EA’s official website. If your antivirus is off, don’t download anything from third-party websites.
Alternatively, you can add firewall and antivirus exceptions for The Sims 4, Origin and the EA App.
Use a cable connection
Cable connections are more stable and support higher download speeds than wireless connections.
To speed up your Sims 4 download, switch to a cable connection.
However, if that’s not possible, go to your router’s settings page and switch to a different Wi-Fi channel.
Additionally, disconnect all the other devices connected to your router to free up more bandwidth for The Sims 4.
Contact your ISP
Additionally, you may want to contact your ISP and make sure there are no speed restrictions affecting your connection.
ISPs may sometimes limit your download speed. This is called ISP throttling.
Basically, your ISP limits the speed by not allocating the full bandwidth to IP traffic.
Contact your ISP and have them check your network settings.
By the way, if The Sims 4 got stuck on Finalizing and won’t update, make sure to run Origin with admin privileges, repair the game, and clear your cache.
Hope something helps.
Happy Simming!