Want
to start everything from scratch on your PS4 due to any reason? If you are
struggling with a technical error or any software malfunction on your gaming
console, then a factory reset might solve the problem. You might have changed
some in-depth settings of your PS4, which is causing some failure or issue in
it. Whatever the reason, if you want to factory
reset your PS4, then you should possess prior knowledge about it. If you
are unaware of the hard resetting process, then in this article, you can learn how
to do it.
How to do a Factory Reset on a PS4?
Before
we hit the Factory Reset button on your PS4 settings, do you know that by doing
this, you lose all of your data and preferences? The device will become almost
new. If you are planning to sell you to someone, then you can also perform this
step to make sure that your personal data is not getting misused. It will also
fix most of the minor and significant software-related glitches. So, it is a
good idea to take a backup of essential data and files in an external drive.
Once that is done, you are all set to press the Reset button.
To
understand the process easier, we have created a step-by-step tutorial. Here’s
how to factory reset PS4 with ease:
Step 1: Signing to PS4 account and navigating to settings
Go
to settings, look for PlayStation Network/Account Management and click on it.
You should disable the device as your main PlayStation 4. That thing lets you
run downloaded games even when you are not connected to the internet. This
happens because it identifies the specific PS4 as yours.
Step 2: Disable the PlayStation
Head
to the “Activate as Your Primary PS4” option on your device. Your device will
be enabled in that option, so you have to press the Deactivate option. If asked
for confirmation, then press the “Yes” option. This will disable your
PS4.
Step 3: Sign In Again with the User Account
This
account is different from the previous one. When you are signed in to the user
account, go to the settings.
Step 4: Look for “Initialization” in the PS4 Settings
Once
you are in the Initialization settings, you will have to find other two
settings: “Initializing PS4” and “Restore Default Settings.” The first setting
is to clear out all user settings and preferences that you have tweaked since
the console was unboxed. The second settings are for wiping the entire data of
your PS4 storage such as your games, saved game files, and all content that was
not in the drive at the time of purchase. That means this option will clean the
hell out of your console. So ensure that you perform these settings to factory
reset your device.
Step 5: Wait until the Reset Completes
Once
you have initiated the reset command on your PS4, the process will take a while
to complete. So do not disturb your device by pressing random keys while the
process is on the go. Take a cup of coffee and relax once the process finishes
you are ready to see the next step.
Step 6: Setup or Getting Started Screen
Now, you should set up your PS4 in the same way
when you started it for the first time. So, personalize all things and install
games according to your choice. Also, check if the issue you were getting in
your device is solved or not. However, if there is a hardware issue or fault in
your device, then the problem might still bother you. If that’s the case, then
immediately claim your warranty or take you PS4 to the nearest service centre
if possible.
