Here is the easiest way to hard reset your PS4 console.
Although the PS4 is one of the most popular consoles available right now, you may find that yours runs into more problems as it ages.
Whether it’s a problem, a shutdown, or problems launching games, it can be helpful to factory reset your device to try to get it back up to speed.
It is important to note that resetting your PS4 will erase all your data and personal information, so it is very important to back up your PS4 before resetting it if you want to keep all your data.
If you want to know how you can reset your PS4 in just a few simple steps, be sure to keep reading.
What you will need:
The short version
- Sign in to your PS4 account
- Click Settings
- Click Initialize
- Click Initialize PS4
- Select Full
- Click Initialize
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1Sign in to your PS4 account
Turn on your PS4 and log into your account to start the process.
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2Click Settings
Click the Settings button from the menu.
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3Click Initialize
Scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and click on the button called Initialization.
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4Click Initialize PS4
Click Initialize PS4.
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5Select Full
From the two options, click Full. Complete will be a hard reset of your device, so make sure you save and backup your data beforehand.
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6Click Initialize
Click Initialize, your PS4 will start to reset now.
Troubleshooting
Yes, when you reset your PS4, it will erase all your personal data and information, which means you’ll need to make sure you’ve backed up your device beforehand.
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