What to do with Mods before update Sims 4?

How Sims 4 Players With Mods Should Prepare for Updates
  1. Utilize a Mod Manager. Using a mod manager can help prepare fans of the Sims by assisting them in knowing which mods they use and what is going on with them. ...
  2. Know Which Mod Is Broken. ...
  3. Have Folders Ready for a Failsafe.
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What to do with mods before updating Sims 4?

Visit the Mod creator's site to verify that the Mod works with the latest The Sims 4 Update. Check to see if there's an updated version of the Mod. Re-enable Mods via the options panel. The setting can be found in “Game Options > Other > Enable Custom Content and Mods.”
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What to do with Sims mods after update?

Re: Mods wont work after update
  1. Move all the mods and cc out into a temporary folder on the desktop.
  2. Move a few files back at a time. Load the game to make sure it loads and everything is good.
  3. Delete the localthumbcache. package from the Sims 4 folder.
  4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 till there is no more files to check.
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What to do after downloading Sims 4 mods?

How To Install The Sims 4 Mods on Windows
  1. Download the required mod from the internet.
  2. Once downloaded, unzip the zipped file.
  3. Copy the mod file and paste it to the mod's directory located at “[Drive Name]:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods.
  4. Restart the game and enjoy the new content.
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Where should Sims 4 mods go?

The user files are located in Documents>Electronic Arts in a folder called The Sims 4. Inside that folder is a folder called Mods, this is where you install your mods and CC.
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Where do I put downloaded Sims mods?

Move the unzipped files to the mods folder. This will typically be in a folder in “Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods.” If the “Mods” folder doesn't exist, you can make your own, as long as it's in the same location.
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Where do I put my Sims mods?

Copy the mod files into the game's 'Mods' directory. Content downloaded from the 'Sims / Households' category or the 'Rooms / Lots' category should be placed in the C:\Users\[user]\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Tray\ (Windows) or Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray/ (macOS) folder (instead of 'Mods').
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Should I remove mods before updating Sims 4?

You are not supposed to remove your Mods folder before updating. You are supposed to make sure that your mods and CC are updated or compatible with the update before you reenable Mods/CC.
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Why did my mods disappear in Sims 4 after update?

When the game updates, mods are disabled. This is intentional. If you then open a previously modded save file, the thumbnails cached for the households may update without their cc. If you save while mods are disabled, all cc in use will be removed.
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How do I use mods after downloading?

Manual installation
  1. Find a mod to download.
  2. Download the ZIP file. Do not extract.
  3. Open your Userfolder.
  4. Create a folder named mods (if you don't have one already)
  5. Drag and drop the ZIP file into this folder.
  6. The mod should now appear in your Mod Manager (if it does not contain errors)
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How do I reactivate Sims 4 mods after update?

Open The Sims 4 and click on 'Options': Click on 'Game Options': Click on 'Other', enable the modding options ('Enable Custom Content and Mods' and 'Script Mods allowed') then click on 'Apply Changes' (if any warning comes up please click on the check mark):
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How do you know what Sims 4 mods are broken?

The Sims 4 Mod Checker

Similar to the Tray Importer method, Mod Checker is software that scans all Mods folders and identifies broken CC files automatically. It displays all the CC and mods from the Mods folder and identifies the broken ones which can be deleted manually.
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Why is CC not working after update Sims 4?

No CC shows up in game

After most official patches, the game will automatically disable the use of custom content in the game settings. To make it show up again, you'll need to enable it again manually in the game settings, and restart the game after that.
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Can you play Sims 4 while it's updating?

It shouldn't be a problem. However, think that because you're installing some content it may cause some sync problems and some of your progress may not save properly. If I were you I would wait until the download is complete. Come on, we all love sims but the download is not that long!
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How to run Sims 4 without updating?

@e42tx3giu3sf The only way to play Sims 4 without updating is to take the EA App (not your computer, just the App) offline before launching the game. But you shouldn't be seeing nearly so many updates.
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Do Sims 4 mods still work?

It doesn't remove the mods but disables them. You can enable them again but should test that they are compatible with the patch. If your house used custom content this would have been removed if you started the game with mods disabled.
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Why aren t my mods showing up in game Sims 4?

Did you try going to Game Options then click other and Enable Custom contents and Mods, if you use script mods you should also allow that, apply, then restart? If that does not work check for broken Mods.
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Why are all my mods corrupted Sims 4?

It sounds like you may have some outdated mods/cc. If that's the case you might try taking your Mods folder out from the Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 and move them to the desktop or some where else safe, and try the game again. Delete the localthumbcache. package from the Sims 4 folder.
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Why are all my mods gone in Sims 4?

When the game updates, mods are disabled. This is intentional. If you then open a previously modded save file, the thumbnails cached for the households may update without their cc. If you save while mods are disabled, all cc in use will be removed.
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Can you have too many mods in Sims 4?

There is no limit to the amount of CC you can add but if you have too many nested folders within the Mods folder the items will not show.
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What mods are not allowed in Sims 4?

Mods must not contain explicitly violent content. ○ Mods that allow for Sim violence are prohibited. ○ Violence or fighting in The Sims may be depicted as playful, obscuring any actual physical contact for fighting Sims behind cartoon dust clouds. However, Sims do not attack, physically hurt, maim, or kill other Sims.
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Why do mods need to be updated?

As with any piece of software, mods are going to have bugs and will require updates. Updating them, however, is quite complicated, if you want saves from previous versions compatible. That's because of how the game handles game saves.
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Is CurseForge safe for Sims 4?

The bottom line is that using CurseForge (Website or app) is safe and widely regarded as the most accountable source for mods and addons.
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Where do I put Sims 4 mod Manager?

Install in the Right Place: The Mods Folder

The location for all mod and CC files is Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods. To create the Mods folder, start the game and then exit. Don't create the folder yourself. On a PC, the default path is This PC > C: > Documents etc..
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How do I manually add Sims 4 to CurseForge?

Adding The Game Manually
  1. Open the app's settings:
  2. Click the '+' button, and then 'Manually add a game':
  3. Select the folder that contains the game's process (TS4_x64.exe), depending on the platform the game was installed through: Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Sims 4\Game\Bin\
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