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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
=== | ===Restart System:=== | ||
*Restarts the PS4 and prompts the user for audio/video settings. | *Restarts the PS4 and prompts the user for audio/video settings. | ||
=== | ===Change Resolution:=== | ||
*Changes to 480p resolution upon next reboot. | *Changes to 480p resolution upon next reboot. | ||
=== | ===Update System Software:=== | ||
* Update the PS4 firmware via disk or USB; remove any disks from the Blu-Ray drive first! | * Update the PS4 firmware via disk or USB; remove any disks from the Blu-Ray drive first! | ||
=== | ===Restore Default Settings:=== | ||
*Resets the console settings to defaults. Does not modify user data. | *Resets the console settings to defaults. Does not modify user data. | ||
=== | ===Rebuild Database: === | ||
*Scans the PS4 hard drive and creates a new database of all the stored content - This may take hours. | *Scans the PS4 hard drive and creates a new database of all the stored content - This may take hours. | ||
=== | ===Initialize PS4:=== | ||
*Full system format; deletes all files and starts with a fresh OS installation. | *Full system format; deletes all files and starts with a fresh OS installation. | ||
=== | ===Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)=== | ||
*Full system format; deletes all files and requires the firmware to be reinstalled via [https://www.reddit.com/r/ps4homebrew/wiki/update USB Device] | *Full system format; deletes all files and requires the firmware to be reinstalled via [https://www.reddit.com/r/ps4homebrew/wiki/update USB Device] | ||
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Revision as of 22:07, 18 March 2024
If your PS4 is having issues, safe mode may help you fix them. You can also update your firmware here.
Booting into Safe Mode
- Turn off your PS4.
- Hold down the power button and wait until you hear two beeps. Release the power button.
- Plug in your controller and press the PS button.
Features
Restart System:
- Restarts the PS4 and prompts the user for audio/video settings.
Change Resolution:
- Changes to 480p resolution upon next reboot.
Update System Software:
- Update the PS4 firmware via disk or USB; remove any disks from the Blu-Ray drive first!
Restore Default Settings:
- Resets the console settings to defaults. Does not modify user data.
Rebuild Database:
- Scans the PS4 hard drive and creates a new database of all the stored content - This may take hours.
Initialize PS4:
- Full system format; deletes all files and starts with a fresh OS installation.
Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)
- Full system format; deletes all files and requires the firmware to be reinstalled via USB Device