Getting your PS4 into Safe Mode

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Getting into safe mode

1. Make sure your PS4 system is successfully powered down.
2. Once your Playstation 4 Console is turned off, press AND hold the power button until you hear two consecutive beeps. One when you press the power button and another roughly 5-8 seconds after. 
3. Connect your Playstation 4 controller via USB cable and press the PS button on your controller. 
4. You are now into the Playstation 4's 'Safe Mode' 


Options in Safe Mode and what they do

Restart System 

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Ends Safe Mode and restarts the PlayStation 4 normally.

Change Resolution 

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Changes the screen resolution to 480p when the PlayStation 4 is restarted.

Update System Software 

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Allows the PlayStation 4 to update the system software via Internet, USB Drive, or Disc.

Restore Default Settings

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Restores the PlayStation 4 to the default factory settings.

Rebuild Database

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Scans the drive and creates a new database of all content. This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.

Initialize PS4 

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All data and settings will be lost by performing this step.
Deletes all user data and restores the PS4 as if it just came out of the box. This option is the same as [Initialize PS4 ] in the (Settings) menu. System software (firmware) is not deleted.

Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) 

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Deletes all information on the HDD, including the System Software. A message that states a USB storage device containing the System Software must be connected, is displayed. Then you can confirm the selection.

Just a quick tutorial for people who don't know how to get your system into safe mode. Has quite a bit of nifty and usable features. 

- Axe