It’s used to encrypt the contents of an HDMI video stream coming from an HD video device. HDCP is short for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. The difference is, your PS4 firmware would be also removed. This option is similar to the previous 6) option, also restore your PS4 to the original state. So please back up your PS4 system data to an external hard drive, USB storage device or online storage before trying this option. NOTICE: This option will erase all your PS4 game data, captured images and all the other content including your system settings. When you encounter issues like PS4 games freezing, frame rate drops, you can use this option to troubleshoot. It’s helpful to clean your PS4 data and make your PS4 run a little faster as it can reorganize all the content on your PS4 drive.
This option will scan your PS4 drive and create a new database of all the content on your PS4 system. It’s a good choice for you to troubleshoot some potential issues with your PS4. Only the settings like the date, time, etc would be reset with this option. Not to worry, it won’t wipe your PS4 any data as it’s not a complete factory reset. Restore Default Settings will take your PS4 back to factory default settings.
When your PS4 are experiencing problems, and you cannot update it normally, you then can use this option to update your PS4 in Safe Mode.
Update your PS4 system software can fix a lot of PS4 bugs and issues. This option allows you to update your PS4 system software manually via direct download, USB storage device, or disc.
Then use this Change Resolution safe mode option to help you to fix it.Īfter you end your PS4 safe mode and put it into the normal one with 480P resolution, you can go to the Settings menu to set it to the proper resolution.
Sometimes you might encounter problems on HDMI connections between your PS4 and TV, a mismatched resolution, like you select a higher resolution 1080P for your 720P TV. This option can help you to fix your PS4 display screen issues, like the common blank screen problem. The Change Resolution option will set your PS4 display resolution to default 480P when it’s back to normal mode. If you want to end the Safe Mode, you can choose this option. This option allows you to get your PS4 out of Safe Mode, and reboot your PS4 system normally. Trapped by the Safe Mode loop? Don’t worry, there are a few ways to get your PS4 out of Safe Mode. We’re going to show you what each Safe Mode option does for you. You should then see a message on your screen saying Connect DUALSHOCK 4 using the USB cable and then press the PS button.ģ) As the instruction says, please connect your DualShock 4 (PS4 controller) by USB cable with the console.Ĥ) Press the PS button on your controller.ĥ) You should then see the Safe Mode menu screen. Once you hear its second beep release the button: When you press it you will hear the first beep and after around 7 seconds you will hear the second one. Just go on with these simple steps:ġ) If your PS4 system is on, please turn it off: press the Power button on the front panel of your console.Ģ) After your PS4 system is off, press and hold the Power button.
The Safe Mode might sound not that familiar to you though, it’s easy to start your PS4 system to its Safe Mode.
The official Sony website tells us that Safe Mode is designed to fix issues with PS4 firmware and should only be used when recommended by a PlayStation support article or Sony support staff member.īefore we talked about the Safe Mode Option, let’s figure out how to start your PS4 in Safe Mode. So we highly recommend you always back up your PS4 system data to an external hard drive, USB storage device or online storage before trying an option from the Safe Mode menu. Some Safe Mode options will cause data loss. The options in Safe Mode help you solve different problems with your PS4. When you can’t power up your PS4 console, or when your PS4 system is getting problems, you can still use your console through its Safe Mode. The Safe Mode allows you to start your PS4 system with the most basic functions active.