Use this function to copy saved data on a USB storage device to PS4 system storage. Select (Settings) > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data on USB Storage Device. Select Rebuild Database, confirm the operation, then wait for it to complete. Each user on your PS4 system can manage saved data on a USB storage device. After you hear a second beep, your PS4 will boot into Safe Mode.Ĭonnect your controller to your system with a USB cable, then hit the PS Button on your controller so you can use it. Once the lights on your PS4 go out, press and hold the physical Power button on the front of your console for several seconds. I would, but it violates an axiom I live by. The controller won't charge any faster, but it'll work.
On your device, go to Bluetooth settings and enable Bluetooth. PS4 Safe Mode Once you have backed up everything, you’ll then need to boot. If a USB cable is connected to the controller, disconnect it. Fast chargers are fine, as long as they're designed correctly, and only put out 5v until it can negotiate with the device for a higher voltage. Go to the Settings Menu, then head to System > Backup and Restore > Backup PS4, and transfer everything to a USB drive. To rebuild your PS4 system database, shut down your PS4 fully by holding the PS Button on your controller and selecting Power > Turn Off PS4 from the Quick Menu. I couldn't tell you the minimum amperage, but higher can't hurt. Doing this will also cause your PS4 to check for updates for games you haven't played in a while, upon rebooting once the process completes. While this probably won't improve your game performance, it reduces the home screen delays that are common with extended use of the PS4. Instead, it tells your system where relevant data is for your games and services, making for more efficient access. This process isn't as intensive as defragmenting your hard drive.
For details on using extended storage, see Using extended storage. Select (Settings) > Devices > USB Storage Devices. You can safely disconnect or format a USB storage device for use as extended storage. You might not know that the PS4 has a utility in its Safe Mode interface called Rebuild Database. USB storage devices connected to your PS4 system appear in a list. If you're wondering why your PS4 is so slow, especially while in the menus, this option is for you.