Category Archives: Glitches

Hot Diggity D’oh GLITCH ALERT: Let’s Talk About Restaurant Grease

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Alissa | 75 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

So in case you’ve been living under a rock…there is a GLITCH IN TSTO RIGHT NOW WITH PART 2 OF THE HOT DIGGITY D’OH PRIZE TRACK QUESTLINE.

Did I say that loud and bold enough? 😜

I did talk about this in the Turbo Tappin’ post…but it appears a lot of you either missed it or let’s face it you don’t actually read the words I write on some of these posts.

So, yes. You are not losing your mind, there is a glitch with the timers for part 2 of the Release the Grease, main prize track, questline…

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Posted in Glitches, Hot Diggity D'oh, Special Event, Tapped Out, Tips and Tricks, Updates

Tagged can't collect grease from restaurants, deuce cabose, food event tsto, grease glitch, grease restaurant timer resetting, hot dog event tsto, how do i fix the grease collecting issue, how do i get a hot dog cooker bot in tsto, Mini-events TSTO, Sgt Sausage, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, TSTO New Events, TSTO Tips and Tricks

BUG ALERT: “Storage Full”

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Alissa | 17 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Sorry I’ve been swamped most of the day, but seeing LOTS of reports in the comments now about a Storage Full Issue with Parts 3 and 4 of the questline. What happens is once you collect 115 Peanuts a Storage Full comes up and won’t let you proceed.

This is something that has to be fixed by EA (and I suspect a patch will likely be released tonight or tomorrow morning). Fortunately, someone has figured out a workaround and shoutout to Michaelk202 in the comments for posting it…

the issue is with prize 3 and 4 once you get to the last set of tasks to get to the final amount it says storage full
All you have to do if tap on the character icon in the upper left and the task is available you can then tap on the task and it will activate
Depending on how many peanuts you need to finish for that prize.. you may only need one or two characters to get the prize..
Same thing happens in prize 4 … so do the same thing.
Seems that that prize 5 doesn’t have this issue and you can play normally.

So try that solution for now until the patch comes down….

Hope that helps!

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Tagged can't collect peanut issue, cirque du springfield, Storage Full Issue, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Circus event, TSTO Tips and Tricks

Holiday Whodunnit Bug/Glitch Round Up

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Alissa | 56 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Christmas is upon us in our pocket-sized towns…and in true TSTO fashion, it’s not without its share of issues. Seeing lots of comments on various posts reporting issues, and some folks missing comments/posts about other issues, so I wanted to have one centralized post covering it all. So here’s your Holiday Whodunnit Bug Report! Use this post to comment about issues you may be having and as a reference point to find any potential solutions (or ways to report) for problems you may be seeing.

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Posted in Game News, Glitches

Tagged donut promo missing, Mr Plow's Plow missing, Simpsons Game Crashing, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, tsto christmas event, TSTO Crashing, TSTO Holiday Whodunnit, TSTO Tips and Tricks

Post Event Collection Issues (No Syringes/DNA/etc)

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Alissa | 22 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Just a very quick note on trying to collect event currency post-event ending…it’s currently NOT an option for many players. The timer has run out, and the collection has ceased. Instead of getting Syringes (or other act currency) you earn cash, thus preventing you from unlocking that last prize you were working on.

While it sucks, it’s not completely unexpected. The event is over. The timer has run out, and thus the ability to collect currency has ended. That’s why I literally say, on every single event is ending post for the last 8+ years, do not count on getting borrowed time. Finish the event before the timer runs out, to prevent these issues.

Is this a glitch? Possibly. It’s also possible it’s just part of the coding. Your best bet is to contact EA about it. There is currently nothing we can do, or tell you to do to fix it. If you contact EA they may be able to do something about it, but they’re currently the only ones who potentially could fix the issue. There’s no quick fix on our end we can help you with.

For those stuck with the task in their task book, wondering if it’ll go away. Hopefully. Hopefully, when the next event hits it’ll clear that task off your task book, but again all we can tell you to do is wait and be patient. Other than that, the next option is to contact EA.

Sorry if you’re in this situation, and sorry there’s nothing we can do to help you with it!

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Tagged Can't collect syringes, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, THOH XXXII, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Halloween Event, TSTO Tips and Tricks

Bug Report 5/26/21: Update About the Login/Verification Code Issues

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Alissa | 45 comments

Update: It does look like they released an update extending the event by 1 week. So you have until June 9th to complete it now. This really just eliminates that off week we usually have between events, assuming EA stays on their “schedule” and releases the next event on the 9th.
However, while the update came out that extended the event, I don’t see anything that addressed the verification code. You still need one to log into your town (if you log out).
If you’re one of those folks that no longer have access to the email you use for TSTO, contact EA. They should be able to change your email address for you. (Use an email account like Gmail, that’s been proven to work for the code)
If you’re someone who has access to your email, and you’re just having issues with the code system…remember it works best if you have 2 devices. Either another phone or a computer where you can log into your email. Keep TSTO open after you request the code, and don’t move away from the screen where it says to enter the code…once you do that you’ll need to get a new code.
Remember, this is a giant pain in the butt…but it’s still entirely workable for your game. And the vast majority of players…the ones who don’t log out…have zero impact from this.

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

As many of you know, there’s a pretty serious issue going on when it comes to logging into TSTO and a verification code. We outlined the details and a few solutions on this post last week…

Yesterday, over on the EA Answers HQ, EA announced that the studio is working on a fix for the login issue and Foodie Fight will be extended…

Now I don’t see anything official about an extension of playtime in the game or in the files, as of yet. So I do suggest continuing the play the mini-event as if it’s still going to end next Wednesday until we see something change in-game or in the files. (and of course, I’ll post if/when we do).

But it does appear that the login issues are unintentional, and EA is working to correct the problem so players can get back into TSTO.

Also, shoutout to justinmwat151 for bringing this to my attention…

If we find out any more info like if a fix has been released or if the dates have officially been extended, I’ll update y’all.

Thanks!

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Posted in Foodie Fight, Glitches

Tagged can't login to TSTO, can't play TSTO, EA verification code email, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Login Issues, TSTO Tips and Tricks, TSTO Verification code, Will Foodie Fight be extended

Bug Report 5/20/21: Login Issues/Verification Code

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Alissa | 75 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

As many of you have noticed since the most recent update there have been some changes to the login screen for TSTO. Most notably, the need for a verification code to log in.

According to EA this is a widespread code issue…and they’re working to resolve it. In the meantime they offer these suggestions to try and get into your game if you’re having issues:

Restart the application, via a force-close and launch (make sure it’s not still running in the background when restarting the app), and then requesting a new code
Restart the device, launch the app and request a new code
Keep trying!
When using Code Login, ensure the email address is correct, and that you are entering the code fairly quickly after receiving it.

I can attest, these steps did work for me last night when I couldn’t get back into my game after switching over to my “B” town to pull event info. I tried the verification code they sent and it didn’t log me in. So I hard closed and restarted TSTO, requested a new code, and thankfully that one worked.

I also suggest if you need to log in/out of TSTO to switch towns, be near a computer, or alternate device, when logging into your game so you can check your email. If you try to check it from your device it’ll force you to request a new code, unless you have notifications from that email (that show the body of the email) on your device and can access them while TSTO is still running.

Also, the code doesn’t last very long. So you do need to be quick when entering it.

This is SUPER annoying, especially if you’re someone who switches between TSTO towns on one device (like me)…but EA is aware of it and working on a repair for the coding problem. Hopefully, it’s fixed sooner rather than later.

There’s more info from EA (and others) on EA’s Answers HQ here:

https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Simpsons-Tapped-Out/Code-Issues-Can-t-log-into-the-game/td-p/10355040

P.S. I have been completely swamped at work the last couple of days, and very behind on posts. I was hoping to have the SIB for Tyler up this afternoon, but I just don’t think that’s going to happen. I will have it up for the first post tomorrow though. I appreciate your understanding, every once in a while real life keeps me a little extra busy. 🙂

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Posted in Foodie Fight, Game News, Glitches

Tagged Error logging into TSTO, help get into Tapped Out, I can't log into TSTO, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Foodie Fight Event, TSTO Tips and Tricks, TSTO Verification code, verification code doesn't work

GLITCH FIX: Nothing To Tap In Neighbor’s Town

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Alissa | 44 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

HUGE shoutout to Clay Kennedy for discussing this fix in the comments of yesterday’s Open Thread! And another shoutout to Graham-S for bringing it back to my attention!

If you’ve experienced nothing to tap when visiting a neighbor’s town here’s a potential FIX for it. While this won’t help you immediately have something to tap in their town, it can prevent your town from having this same issue when someone is visiting you. (also this will hopefully call attention to the issue so EA can fix it)

It all comes down to the Simpsons Gingerbread Couch….

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Tagged gingerbread couch glitch, how to fix nothing to tap in neighbor's town, Missing Neighbor Tappables fix, Nothing to tap in a neighbor's town, simpsons gingerbread couch, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Glitch Fix, TSTO glitches, TSTO Tips and Tricks

Just Popping In Real Quick…Missing Character Tasks and Thoughts/Questions For the Next Addicts Live!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Alissa | 40 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Happy Hump Day! The week is almost over…hallelujah!

Anywho, just popping in real quick to address one thing I’m seeing popping up in the comments and give you a chance to get involved in the next Addicts Live episode! Continue reading →

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Posted in Addicts Live, Addicts News, Glitches

Tagged Simpsons Season 32, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Dad Feelings Limited, The Simpsons Tapped Out, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Episode Tie-Ins, TSTO Tips and Tricks

Santa’s Wonderland Box Glitch

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Alissa | 49 comments

Update: This appears to have been fixed!

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Just a quick note that it appears that the Santa’s Wonderland box is glitched. It seems as though, for some players, when you still have 1 item left in the box it disappears. This shouldn’t happen, and if it’s happened to you it’s a glitch.

The best thing I can tell you to do is report it to EA. You can do so here. Hopefully, this will be patched soon.

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Tagged Santa Wonderland box disappeared, santa wonderland mystery box, Tapped Out Christmas Event, Tapped Out Tips and Tricks, The Simpsons Tapped Out, ticket mystery box, TSTO Addicts, TSTO Christmas 2020, TSTO Christmas Royale, TSTO Tips and Tricks

In-Game Update: Sunglasses Patch

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Alissa | 4 comments

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Looks like EA has just released the long-awaited (well since Friday) patch for collecting Sunglasses! The task no longer requires the SH Theater, instead, characters will be sent to Springfield Elementary.

I’m sure this is welcomed news for many of you!

Happy Tapping!

-Alissa