The Playstation 4 (PS4) is a great gaming system, but like all electronics, it can experience problems. One common problem with the PS4 is that it may not start up correctly and instead show a black screen. When this happens, you need to use the system recovery mode to fix the issue. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to use the system recovery mode on your PS4.
What is Playstation 4 System Recovery Mode
System recovery mode is a feature of the Playstation 4 that allows users to factory reset their console, or return it to its original state. This can be useful if the console is not working properly, or if you want to sell it and need to erase all your personal data. To access system recovery mode, you will need a USB drive that is formatted to Fat32.
Once you have inserted the drive into the PS4, hold down the power button for 7 seconds until the console beeps twice. Then, press and release the eject button on the front of the console. The PS4 will now enter system recovery mode and will display a menu on the screen. From here, you can choose to factory reset the console or delete all user data. Be aware that factory resetting will delete all your games and installed applications, so you should only do this as a last resort.
How to Access Playstation 4 System Recovery Mode
To access the recovery menu, connect a DualShock 4 controller to the PS4 system with a USB cable and press the PS button on the controller. Select [Power] from the function screen, then select [Turn Off PS4]. Once the system is off, press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds. The system beeps twice when it enters safe mode. Connect a DUALSHOCK 4 controller with a USB cable to your PS4 system, then press and hold (PS) on the controller until you hear a beep. Select Safe Mode option 7 [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)]. Follow screens to complete installation. Your PS4 will restart and You’ll see a message indicating that the installation process is complete. Once you see this message, touch (power) to turn off your PS4 system.
What to do If You Encounter Problems
When you encounter problems with your computer, it can be difficult to know what to do. One option is to use System Recovery Mode, which is a tool that can help you troubleshoot and fix many common issues.
To access System Recovery Mode, you will need to restart your computer and press a key while it is booting up. The key that you need to press will vary depending on your computer model, but it is usually F8 or Esc. Once you are in System Recovery Mode, you will be presented with a number of options. You can try to repair your existing installation, restore your system from a backup, or even reinstall your operating system. In most cases, using System Recovery Mode will help you fix the problem without losing any data.
How to Hard Reset a PS4
There are two ways to hard reset a PS4. The first is to do it through the console itself, and the second is to do it through the system recovery menu. To hard reset a PS4 through the console, simply hold down the power button for 7 seconds until the console beeps twice. Then, press and release the eject button on the front of the console. The PS4 will now enter system recovery mode and will display a menu on the screen. From here, you can choose to factory reset the console or delete all user data. Be aware that factory resetting will delete all your games and installed applications, so you should only do this as a last resort.
