How to Factory Reset a PS4
If you plan to sell your PS4, or if a software glitch is preventing your console from booting up, consider performing a factory reset. Before you begin, the console has to be on, and you must be signed in to your PS4 account. If you plan to sell your PS4, you can now be confident that whoever buys it won’t have access to your personal account or information. The next time someone turns on the system, they’ll be prompted to set up the console just like when you first bought it. Physically cleaning your PS4 is also a good idea if you want to get a good price for it. A progress bar should appear but expect the process to take a few hours.
What Does It Mean to Factory Reset a PS4?
Resetting your PS4 restores the hard drive to the state it was in when you first bought the console. Performing a factory reset is highly recommended before selling your PS4 since your system probably contains personal data such as your credit card information. A PS4 reset can also remove the entire operating system, which may be necessary if your console is malfunctioning.
How to Hard Reset a PS4 That Won’t Boot Up
If you can’t access the settings because your PS4 won’t boot up, you’ll have to reset your console in safe mode and reinstall the system software. If your console isn’t having software issues, go to Initialize PS4 > Full; otherwise, choose Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software). The console will automatically detect the file and install the operating system.
