Always remove your Mods folder to your desktop before running a major patch. Yes, even with this tool. Broken mods do not care which updater you use.
to ensure updates were applied to the correct directory. sims-4-updater-
There have been periods where the developer has taken servers down due to harassment or over-demanding users. Always check for the most recent version to ensure the servers are active. Always remove your Mods folder to your desktop