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Like the [[PS3:Safe Mode|PlayStation 3]] and [[PS4:Recovery Menu|PlayStation 4]], the Vita has a safe mode which contains a host of options to reset and fix issues.
Like the [[PS3:Safe Mode|PlayStation 3]] and [[PS4:Safe Mode|PlayStation 4]], the Vita has a safe mode which contains a host of options to reset and fix issues.


== How to Enter ==
== How to Enter ==
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# After a few seconds, the system will now be in Safe Mode
# After a few seconds, the system will now be in Safe Mode


== Options ==
== Features ==


=== 1. Restart the PS Vita System ===
=== Restart the PS Vita System ===


This option boots your system as normal without changing any settings or files.
This option boots your system as normal without changing any settings or files.


=== 2. Rebuild Database ===
=== Rebuild Database ===


This can be a useful feature if you have lost files on your system for no apparent reason. Try using this feature to see if it can restore those files. This will also rewrite corrupted files within the database, potentially eliminating future issues. This feature should not erase any of your saved data or settings.
This can be a useful feature if you have lost files on your system for no apparent reason. Try using this feature to see if it can restore those files. This will also rewrite corrupted files within the database, potentially eliminating future issues. This feature should not erase any of your saved data or settings.
Deletes messages, playlists, changes made on "Information" screens, trimming information for pictures in "Photo", video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume information. This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
Deletes messages, playlists, changes made on "Information" screens, trimming information for pictures in "Photo", video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume information. This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.


=== 3. Format Memory Card ===
=== Format Memory Card ===


This will format the memory card, effectively erasing all data currently on it.
This will format the memory card, effectively erasing all data currently on it.


=== 4. Restore the PS Vita System ===
=== Restore the PS Vita System ===


This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on internal flash and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option.
This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on internal flash and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option.


=== 5. Update System Software ===
=== Update System Software ===
This can useful if your system has become corrupted to the point you can not boot. This will allow the user to update their console with new firmware via:
This can useful if your system has become corrupted to the point you can not boot. This will allow the user to update their console with new firmware via:



Latest revision as of 19:48, 1 April 2024

Like the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, the Vita has a safe mode which contains a host of options to reset and fix issues.

How to Enter

  1. Press and hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the system (if it is currently on)
  2. Press and hold Bumper Right + Power + HOME (PlayStation Button)
  3. After a few seconds, the system will now be in Safe Mode

Features

Restart the PS Vita System

This option boots your system as normal without changing any settings or files.

Rebuild Database

This can be a useful feature if you have lost files on your system for no apparent reason. Try using this feature to see if it can restore those files. This will also rewrite corrupted files within the database, potentially eliminating future issues. This feature should not erase any of your saved data or settings. Deletes messages, playlists, changes made on "Information" screens, trimming information for pictures in "Photo", video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume information. This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.

Format Memory Card

This will format the memory card, effectively erasing all data currently on it.

Restore the PS Vita System

This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on internal flash and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option.

Update System Software

This can useful if your system has become corrupted to the point you can not boot. This will allow the user to update their console with new firmware via:

  • PS3
  • PC
  • PS Vita memorycard (ux0:data/PSP2/UPDATE/PSP2UPDAT.PUP)