1. Power off the PS4 by pressing the power button on the front panel.
2. Press and hold the power button again.
3. When you hear two beeps release the power button.
4. Connect your DualShock 4 controller with a USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.
5. Select Settings > Initialization > Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software).
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
7. You can now factory reset your PS4 without using the controller!
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset my PS4 without safe mode?
Unfortunately you cannot reset your PS4 without safe mode. Safe mode is a required step to reset your PS4 and there is no way to bypass it.
How do I factory reset my PS4 without losing everything?
If you want to factory reset your PS4 without losing any data you will need to back up your data before you reset the system. You can back up your data to an external hard drive USB storage device or online with PS Plus. Once you have backed up your data you can follow the steps above to factory reset your PS4.
How do I factory reset my PS4 without deleting my account?
If you want to factory reset your PS4 without deleting your account you will need to create a new user account before you reset the system. To create a new user account go to Settings > Users > Create New User. Once you have created a new user account you can follow the steps above to factory reset your PS4.
How can I connect my PS4 to WIFI without a controller?
If you want to connect your PS4 to WIFI without a controller you will need to use an Ethernet cable to connect your PS4 to your router. Once your PS4 is connected to your router you can go to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your PS4 to the internet.
How can I connect my PS4 to my phone without the console?
Unfortunately you cannot connect your PS4 to your phone without the console. You will need to use the PS4’s Remote Play feature to connect your PS4 to your phone. To use Remote Play go to Settings > Remote Play Connection Settings > Add Device and follow the on-screen instructions. once your PS4 is connected to your phone you will be able to control your PS4 with your phone.
How do I factory reset my PS4 with a USB?
If you want to factory reset your PS4 with a USB you will need to format a USB storage device as exFAT and create a folder called PS4. Once your USB storage device is formatted and the PS4 folder is created you can copy the PlayStation 4 System Software to the PS4 folder. Once the PlayStation 4 System Software is copied to the PS4 folder you can follow the steps above to factory reset your PS4.
How long does it take to factory reset a PS4?
The amount of time it takes to factory reset a PS4 varies depending on the size of the hard drive. For a standard 500GB hard drive it will take around 4 hours to factory reset your PS4. For a 1TB hard drive it will take around 8 hours to factory reset your PS4. And for a 2TB hard drive it will take around 16 hours to factory reset your PS4.
- Does initializing PS4 delete the account?
No initializing PS4 will not delete your account. However if you create a new user account after you initialize your PS4 the new user account will be created with all the default settings.
- How can I use the keyboard and mouse on PS4?
If you want to use a keyboard and mouse on your PS4 you will need to connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PS4. Once your keyboard and mouse are connected you can go to Settings > Devices > External Devices and select the keyboard and mouse as your input devices. You can now use your keyboard and mouse to control your PS4.
- How do I format my PS4 hard drive?
To format your PS4 hard drive you will need to initialize your PS4. To initialize your PS4 go to Settings > Initialization and select Initialize PS4. Once your PS4 is initialized you can follow the on-screen instructions to format your PS4 hard drive.
- How can I speed up my PS4?
If you want to speed up your PS4 you will need to free up some space on your hard drive. One way to free up space on your hard drive is to delete any unnecessary files and data. Another way to free up space on your hard drive is to uninstall any unused games and apps. And finally you can also use a USB storage device to store your games and apps.
- How do I connect a Bluetooth mouse to my PS4?
If you want to connect a Bluetooth mouse to your PS4 you will need to use a USB Bluetooth adapter. Once your USB Bluetooth adapter is connected you can go to Settings > Devices > External Devices and select the Bluetooth adapter as your input device. You can now use your Bluetooth mouse to control your PS4.