Why will my Sims not do what I want?

Sometimes if the sim(s) get too far 'in the red' on any of their needs they go a bit nuts and don't do what they need, and sometimes will also not listen to your directions for them to meet their needs also. Especially if more than one need gets super low.
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Why are my Sims not doing what I want?

If even one need is in the red they will get unresponsive sometimes, for instance. You can try 'resetting them' (as you said you tried) or try choosing 'make happy' for the Sim in the same manner you reset them (in the option queue). Let it run until it has completed all repairs.
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Why is my Sim not doing anything I ask?

You may want or need to reset your Sims if they become stuck or unresponsive. There are two ways you can reset your Sim. To start, open the cheat window by pressing CTRL + Shift + C. Hold all these keys at the same time to open the window.
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Why won't my Sim do any actions?

If you are using any mods and CC, move the mods folder to your desktop and try without them. 2. Go to the Family Management panel and transfer this sim to another family and check that you have regained control of him. If you can now control this sim, bring him back to the previous family.
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What to do when your Sim doesn t want to do anything?

ResetSim method:

Type resetSim Firstname Lastname into the cheat bar and click Enter. Make sure you enter the name of the Sim you want to reset. For example: If you want to reset Gobias Koffi, type: resetSim Gobias Koffi, and press Enter. To reset all of the Sims in your current game, you can type resetSim *.
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Why can't my Sims use anything?

It sounds like you have a routing error. It could be a mod or CC causing it, but routing errors will happen in a vanilla game. If the sim is in a room, put the walls all the way up and go to build mode and click on the doors to the room to make sure they are place properly.
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Why does my sim stop doing an action?

Sims constantly cancel interactions for something else

Play the game. Sims will constantly cancel interactions to go get water or go do other things. Theyll get up mid sleep in the middle of the night to go watch tv or read a book.
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Why are my Sims not doing their commands?

restart your computer, and repair the game: open your Origin game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Repair. If that doesn't help, you can experiment by saving the lots you've built and placing them in a new save.
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How do you fix a SIM that wont work?

What should I do if my SIM is not working?
  1. turn your device off and on again.
  2. check your SIM card is inserted properly - find instructions in our device guides.
  3. clean your SIM with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust.
  4. get a PUK code if you've entered your PIN incorrectly too many times.
  5. fill in our form to order a new SIM.
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Why aren t my sims going to work sims 4?

If not, check for trash piles in their route or locked doors - or just teleport them for now using cheats. If they can get out of the house but just refuse to go to work, I've found that traveling to another lot and back again usually fixes this glitch when it happens for me.
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Why isn't my Sims 4 cheats working?

Press Shift-Ctrl-C all at the same time. 3. Enter testingcheats on or testingcheats true, press enter. -- Once this is enabled, it should show you a message in the cheat console that the cheats are enabled.
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Why is my Sim ignoring my commands?

Sometimes if the sim(s) get too far 'in the red' on any of their needs they go a bit nuts and don't do what they need, and sometimes will also not listen to your directions for them to meet their needs also. Especially if more than one need gets super low.
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How do you get your Sims to do what you want?

Go to options menu. Click game options. Select gameplay. Set autonomy to full.
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Why is my Sim not doing anything on PS4?

Re: Sims 4 PS4 sim won't do actions

Press L1, L2, R1, and R2 at the same time to bring up the cheat bar, then type in resetSim and the first and last name of the sim you want to reset and press enter.
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Why is my SIM refusing to do anything?

You may want or need to reset your Sims if they become stuck or unresponsive. There are two ways you can reset your Sim. To start, open the cheat window by pressing CTRL + Shift + C. Hold all these keys at the same time to open the window.
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Why my SIM is not working suddenly?

A loose card can disrupt the connection. Restart Power: Sometimes, a simple reboot resolves glitches. Hold the power button until the restart option appears. Clean Contacts: Dust or grime on the SIM's gold contacts can block communication.
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What happens when your SIM doesn't work?

Your device may display a message such as "SIM card not recognized" if it has trouble reading the SIM card. This might happen because: SIM card is damaged (e.g., cracked, worn, split, etc.). Make sure the SIM card isn't damaged before inserting it into the SIM card tray or slot.
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Why is Sims not responding?

As mentioned before, corrupted or outdated graphics card driver could also lead to Sims 4 not responding issue. If you haven't updated your graphics card driver for a long time, installing the latest updates for it might help you get rid of the problem.
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How do I reset a Sim?

ResetSim Cheat
  1. Type “testingCheats true” in the dialogue box.
  2. Once the cheats window pops up, it should display the message "Cheats are Enabled."
  3. In the cheat box, type the cheat code “resetSim FirstName LastName.”
  4. Hit the Enter key.
  5. This will automatically reset the Sim, and it will jump to a random area in the house.
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Why is my Sims 4 glitching?

You may have had your in-game graphics settings too high which caused the glitches. By trashing the Options. ini file the game has reverted back to default settings. Unfortunately the Intel HD 4000 has been a bit glitchy ever since the game came out but if you keep the settings low you should be fine.
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How do I fix my SIM failure?

To fix the SIM Failure issue, you can try some basic troubleshooting and check for physical or software issues.
  1. Restart your iPhone to resolve temporary glitches.
  2. Check for carrier setting updates. ...
  3. Eject the SIM tray, clean the card and tray with a dry cloth, and reinsert the card into the tray.
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Why do my Sims keep fighting Sims 4?

Do you have the Eco Lifestyle pack? If so, can you check if the Roughhousing Encouraged N.A.P. is active in your Sim's neighborhood? This N.A.P. will definitely cause Sims to autonomously start fights with other Sims. You can try to repeal this N.A.P.
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How to repair Sims 4?

To repair the game, open your Steam library, right-click the Sims 4 tile, and select Properties > Local files > Verify integrity of the game files.
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