

Turn the PS4 back on, but do it this way: Hold down the power button

It’s a special startup mode with limited functionality designed to help you troubleshoot system problems. So, what’s Safe Mode? Actually, it’s pretty much what you think. This is an important tool that can help you solve a variety of issues related to your console, and getting into Safe Mode is the only way to accomplish several of the steps listed previously in this blog regarding software updates. The PS4 also has a Safe Mode, but it’s a little different than what you might expect if you’re coming at it from a Windows OS point of view. Any Windows user knows the frustration of going into Safe Mode.
