If you have been forced to reset your PS4 to factory default settings, it may be for multiple reasons.
Most of the times when the user decides to carry out this procedure it is because they have made the decision to sell or give away their console; in other cases, it seems to be the only solution when the device no longer works properly.
The unfortunate thing is that through this method you can lose all the content that has been stored on your PS4 to date.
To avoid that, you have the option 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 taken so far; If you already have an external hard drive and it presents you with problems, you have the option to format it.
However, not everything is negative, because at the end of the procedure you will get the same player console that you got when you turned it on for the first time.
So, if you still want to restore the initial settings of your PS4, keep reading this article to find all the steps you need to take.
Steps prior to resetting your PS4 to factory default settings
Before starting the method it is recommended that, if you only want to solve a problem, you make a backup copy with your data and game content.
This is because every time this type of reset is performed , there is the possibility of also removing the software that the console uses to work.
You will be able to save a backup through an external device or in the PlayStation Plus cloud through your Internet connection.
Reset the PS4 to factory default settings through the Control Panel
Begin by logging in before accessing the console’s setup menu. Once done, find there the option ” PlayStation Network / Account Management “.
Here you must deactivate the console as your 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 achieve this, press the ” Deactivate ” option that is next to the phrase ” Activate as your main PS4 “; you will confirm by selecting ” Yes ” on the next screen.
Now you must log in with a new user and password information within the console, and then access the configuration menu again.
The screen will show the options you need: ” Restore default settings ” to erase the data and return your PS4 to factory default settings.
What ” Start PS4 ” does is erase the data from the hard drive storage, leaving your console as you found it when you used it for the first time.
You must choose ” Full ” on the ” Start ” screen to automatically start the tour of the erasing progress bar. This can take a long time.
Upon completion, you will be able to reconfigure the console as if it had just been purchased.
Restore through Safe Mode
If you experience software issues or many bugs during the above procedure, there is another way to restore your PS4 to factory default settings.
To do this, you must turn off the console completely and then press and hold the power button until you hear a second sound confirming that you are starting safe mode.
Within this ” Safe Mode ” you will be able to select the option to ” Restore default settings ” and ” Start PS4 ” in the same way as it was arranged in the PlayStation software settings menu.
Depending on your selection, you can restore all your data by keeping the software or by reinstalling the operating system with which the console works.
If the reason for which you have decided to perform this procedure is a problem with the software; It is recommended that you select the second option to remove all corrupted files .
Now you just have to wait for the process to complete and be able to enjoy your PS4 again without any problem.
If you get to present other kinds of problems such as your console not turning on or showing video or not recognizing the remote, you will have to take other measures to solve the problem.
You also have the option 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 up to now; If you already have an external hard drive and it presents you with problems, you have the option to format it.
