The unfortunate thing is that through this method you can lose all content that has been stored on your PS4 until now.
To avoid this, you have the possibility to change the hard drive of your PS4 console to be able to expand the capacity and save without any inconvenience the programs, games and progress that you have brought so far; If you already have an external hard drive and it has problems, you have the option to format it.
However, not all is bad, because at the end of the procedure you will get the same player console that you had when you first turned it on.
So, if you still want to reset your PS4 to factory settings, keep reading this article to find all the steps you need to take.
Steps before restoring your PS4 to factory defaults
Before starting the method, it is recommended, if you just want to solve a problem, to make a backup copy with game data and content.
This is because every time you do this kind of reset, there is the option to also remove the software that the console uses to function.
You will be able to save a backup via an external device or to the PlayStation Plus cloud via your internet connection.
Reset your PS4 to factory default settings via the control panel
Start by logging in before entering the console setup menu. Once done, find the option " PlayStation Network / Gestione account ".
Here you have to deactivate the console as the main PlayStation 4, which is an option that generally allows you to play downloaded content offline. Performing this step is important to avoid future problems when you log back into another console before playing.
To do this, press the option " disable "Next to the phrase" Activate as your primary PS4 “; you will confirm by selecting " Yes ”On the next screen.
Now you need to log in with a new user and password information inside the console, then enter the setup menu again.
The screen will show the necessary options: " Restore default settings ”To clear the data and restore your PS4 to factory default settings.
" Launch PS4 What it does is erase the data from the hard drive memory, leaving your console as you found it when you first used it.
You must choose " Full "In the screen" Home ”To automatically start the tour of the erasing progress bar. This can take a long time.
When finished, you can reconfigure the console as if it had just been purchased.
Restore in Safe Mode
If you encounter software problems or many errors during the above procedure, there is another way to restore your PS4 to factory default settings.
To do this, you need to turn off the console completely and then hold down the power button until you hear a second sound confirming the start of Safe Mode.
Within this " Safe mode "You can select the option" Restore default settings " is " Launch PS4 ”In the same way it was organized in the settings menu of the PlayStation software.
Depending on your selection, you can restore all your data by keeping the software or reinstalling the operating system the console works on.
If the reason you decided to perform this procedure is a problem with the software; It is recommended that you select the second option for remove all damaged files.
Now you just have to wait for the process to complete and you can enjoy your PS4 again without any hassle.
If you come across other types of issues such as your console not turning on or showing video or not recognizing the remote, you will need to take other steps to fix the problem.
You also have the possibility to change the hard drive of your PS4 console to be able to expand the capacity and save without any inconvenience the programs, games and progress you have up to now; If you already have an external hard drive and it has problems, you have the option to format it.
