%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 4512 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (How to Factory Reset Your PS4 - Step-by-Step) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (Process) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/how-to/how-to-factory-reset-ps4/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 691.39 m 549.28 691.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 679.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published December 8, 2023 | Updated March 9, 2026 | Format: Guide | 4 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 656.39 Tm (Quick answer) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 636.39 Tm (Resetting your PS4 can be a game-changer, whether you're troubleshooting performance issues or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 621.39 Tm (preparing to pass your console to someone else. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 606.39 Tm (resetting your PS4 safely and efficiently.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.39 Tm (Resetting your PS4 can be a game-changer, whether you're troubleshooting performance issues or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 566.39 Tm (preparing to pass your console to someone else. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 551.39 Tm (resetting your PS4 safely and efficiently. You'll also find useful tips for backing up your data and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.39 Tm (answers to frequently asked questions.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 508.39 Tm (Why Consider Resetting Your PS4?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 484.39 Tm (Factory resetting your PS4 essentially restores it to its original, out-of-the-box condition. Here are) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 469.39 Tm (some common reasons why you might choose to reset your console:) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 441.39 Tm (1. Fixing Performance Issues) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 419.39 Tm (If your PS4 is running slowly, freezing frequently, or struggling to load games, a reset can often) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 404.39 Tm (resolve these problems. By wiping the system clean, you eliminate potential software glitches and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 389.39 Tm (optimize performance.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 361.39 Tm (2. Selling or Gifting Your PS4) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 339.39 Tm (Planning to sell or give away your PS4? A factory reset is crucial to remove your personal data,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 324.39 Tm (including saved games, account details, and other sensitive information. It ensures the new owner) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 309.39 Tm (starts with a clean slate.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 281.39 Tm (3. Starting Fresh) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 259.39 Tm (Sometimes, decluttering your console by removing old games, data, and apps can give you a fresh) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 244.39 Tm (start. Resetting your PS4 is like hitting the refresh button, creating space for new adventures without) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 229.39 Tm (leftover clutter.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 201.39 Tm (How to Factory Reset Your PS4) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 177.39 Tm (There are two main ways to reset your PS4: through the settings menu or using Safe Mode. Here's a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 162.39 Tm (detailed step-by-step guide for both methods:) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 134.39 Tm (1. Resetting via the Settings Menu) Tj ET BT /F2 11.5 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 106.39 Tm (Step 1: Access the Settings Menu) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 85.89 Tm (- Navigate to the Settings tab on your PS4's home screen.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 69.09 Tm (- This menu is your gateway to all system configurations.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-factory-reset-ps4.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 4696 >> stream BT /F2 11.5 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Step 2: Start the Reset Process) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 769.39 Tm (- Scroll down and select the Initialization option.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 752.59 Tm (- Choose Initialize PS4 to begin the reset process.) Tj ET BT /F2 11.5 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 729.79 Tm (Step 3: Confirm Your Choice) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.29 Tm (- The system will prompt you to confirm your decision. Take this opportunity to double-check that your) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 695.49 Tm (important data has been backed up.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 678.69 Tm (- Select Initialize and wait for the process to complete. This may take a few minutes, depending on the reset) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.89 Tm (type \(Quick or Full\).) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 642.09 Tm (2. Resetting via Safe Mode) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 620.09 Tm (If your PS4 isn't booting correctly or you can't access the Settings menu, Safe Mode is a reliable) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 605.09 Tm (alternative.) Tj ET BT /F2 11.5 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 577.09 Tm (Step 1: Enter Safe Mode) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 556.59 Tm (1. Turn off your PS4 completely.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 539.79 Tm (2. Connect your controller to the PS4 using a USB cable.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 522.99 Tm (3. Press and hold the Power button until you hear a second beep \(about 7 seconds\). This boots the console) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 509.19 Tm (into Safe Mode.) Tj ET BT /F2 11.5 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 486.39 Tm (Step 2: Start the Reset) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 465.89 Tm (- From the Safe Mode menu, select Initialize PS4 \(Reinstall System Software\) .) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 449.09 Tm (- Choose between a Quick reset \(faster, but less thorough\) or a Full reset \(takes longer but wipes data more) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 435.29 Tm (completely\).) Tj ET BT /F2 11.5 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 412.49 Tm (Step 3: Confirm and Complete) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 391.99 Tm (- Confirm your choice and wait for the process to finish. Once the reset is complete, your PS4 will restart,) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 378.19 Tm (and you can set it up as if it were new.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 355.39 Tm (Tips Before Resetting Your PS4) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 331.39 Tm (1. Back Up Your Data) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 314.59 Tm (- Use a USB drive or upload your saved games to the cloud \(if you're a PlayStation Plus member\).) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 297.79 Tm (- To back up data:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 78 280.99 Tm (- Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore .) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 78 264.19 Tm (- Follow the prompts to save your important data.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 247.39 Tm (2. Check Your Account Settings) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 230.59 Tm (- Deactivate your PS4 as the primary console for your PlayStation account:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 78 213.79 Tm (- Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PS4 , then select Deactivate .) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 196.99 Tm (3. Update Your Software) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 180.19 Tm (- Ensure your PS4 system software is up to date before initiating a reset. This can prevent potential) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 62 166.39 Tm (glitches during the process.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 143.59 Tm (FAQs About PS4 Factory Reset) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 113.59 Tm (Will a factory reset delete all my games and data?) 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Always double-check your decision and back up) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 752.89 Tm (critical data beforehand.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 724.89 Tm (Will a factory reset fix all performance issues?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 702.89 Tm (A factory reset can resolve many software-related issues but won't address hardware problems. If) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 687.89 Tm (your console still has issues after a reset, consider seeking professional assistance or contacting) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 672.89 Tm (Sony support.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 644.89 Tm (What's the difference between Quick and Full reset?) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 622.89 Tm (- Quick Reset : Faster but leaves data recoverable using specialized tools. Ideal if you're keeping the) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 609.09 Tm (console.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 592.29 Tm (- Full Reset : More thorough and wipes data permanently. Recommended when selling or gifting the PS4.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 569.49 Tm (Conclusion) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 545.49 Tm (Factory resetting your PS4 can breathe new life into your console, resolve persistent issues, and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 530.49 Tm (prepare it for a new owner. Whether you're troubleshooting or decluttering, following this guide) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 515.49 Tm (ensures a smooth and safe process. Remember to back up your data, deactivate your account, and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 500.49 Tm (carefully choose between Quick and Full reset options.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 478.49 Tm (Resetting your PS4 doesn't have to be complicated. 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