How to Factory Reset a PlayStation

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To factory reset your PlayStation, head to Settings > Initialization > Initialize (your PS model) > Full. You'll lose all data, so back up first!

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ManningAndy·7 months ago

Navigate to Settings, then Initialization, and choose 'Initialize PS4/PS5' for a full wipe. Done this loads of times, trust me!

SignalingCloud·7 months ago

Only reset if you really need to! You’ll lose everything.

DescribingHail·7 months ago

Just go to Settings, find Initialization, and select 'Full' underneath Initialization. Easy peasy.

AutocancellingWeek·7 months ago

Settings > Initialization > Initialize PS4 or PS5 > Full. Back up your data because there's no going back!

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