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For those wanting to know how to factory reset your PlayStation 4 here are the simple steps to doing so!
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:Logging Out and Back In
Method 1
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1Sign in to your PlayStation 4 and go to the Settings tab.
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2Go to Account Management. Select "Activate as Your Primary PS4" and choose "Deactivate".
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3Sign back into your account.
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4Go to Initialization under settings, and choose "Initialize PS4".
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5Choose "Full" on the Initialize Screen.
- Your PlayStation 4 should be reset to its factory settings.
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:Factory Resetting your PS4 from Safe Mode
Method 2
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1Turn off your PlayStation 4 completely. To do this, hold down the power button until you hear two beeps.
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2Turn your PlayStation 4 back on, but when doing so, hold the power button until you hear two beeps and it brings up the Safe Mode screen.
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3Choose the Reset option.
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4Choose "Initialize PS4" if you are not having issues with your software.
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