What Does 'Restore Default Settings' on PS4 Mean?

avatarDislikingTramp2 years ago
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avatarNoticingPuff2 years ago

Restoring default settings on a PS4 means resetting all system settings to their original factory defaults. It doesn't delete your data or games.

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avatarRatingLink2 years ago

It brings your PS4 settings back to how they were the day you first turned it on, but don't worry, your saved games and data stay intact!


avatarQuestioningVale2 years ago

It resets settings like audio levels, display options, and network configurations to factory default, but your game saves and data are safe.


avatarCatalogingDisk2 years ago

It鈥檚 basically like hitting a big reset button on all your settings without harming your saved data. Handy for troubleshooting!


avatarRollingHank2 years ago

Trust me, I've done it a few times鈥攔estoring default settings on the PS4 just wipes out customized settings but keeps your games untouched.

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