How to Reinstall PS4 Software

avatarCreatingGulf2 years ago
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avatarNickelingAlan2 years ago

First, save your game data to a USB or the cloud. Then, download the official PS4 System Software from the PlayStation website and save it to a USB drive. Boot your PS4 in Safe Mode (hold the power button until it beeps twice), select 'Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software),' and follow the prompts to reinstall.

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avatarHatchellingCalm2 years ago

Reinstalling PS4 software is straightforward: back up your data, download the software to a USB, and use Safe Mode to reinstall.


avatarBakingAlert2 years ago

You only need a USB stick with the system software downloaded from the PlayStation website. Boot into Safe Mode and reinstall. Quick fix!


avatarGroaningRush2 years ago

Just grab a USB stick, download the PS4 software from Sony's site, then boot your PS4 in Safe Mode and choose 'Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software).' Easy peasy!

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