How to Hard Reset a PS4
First, turn off the PS4 completely. Then, hold down the power button until you hear two beeps (about 7-8 seconds). After that, connect your DualShock 4 controller with a USB cable and press the PS button. Now you’re in Safe Mode. Choose the option ‘Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)’ to proceed.
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Safe Mode. Two beeps. Connect controller. Reinstall software. Done.
Hard resetting your PS4 is pretty straightforward: Shut it down completely, hold the power button for 7-8 seconds till you hear two beeps, connect the controller via USB, and follow the prompts in Safe Mode.
Make sure your PS4 is off. Hold the power button for around 8 seconds until you hear a second beep. Connect your DualShock 4 with a USB cable, then press the PS button. Finally, select 'Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)' from the Safe Mode menu.
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