Safe Mode On The PlayStation 4 - Here Is How To Get In To (And Out Of!) This Mighty Menu

In today's video I go into detail on what Safe Mode is for the PlayStation 4. I also do a step by step walk through how to access the safe mode feature using just the power button on the console as well as how to get out of it in case you feel stuck on it. It's important to watch this segment all the way through because I explain what information each feature on the Safe Mode deletes (and what it keeps!) from most safe, to a total hard drive wipe. Finally, I bring up many cases where Safe Mode works best, and what options you should choose, so that you can fix any PS4 issues without deleting too much information, which can be costly and take a lot of waiting around time.

[@gtafan2883]

Very helpful. You stayed clear with what you were saying, you spoke up when you talked, you helped us understand it slowly step by step and you just completely made sense with what you were saying. A lot of KZbinrs are horrible at explaining how to do things, and how things work. They always block out the important stuff. You my friend, definitely earned a sub.

[@JohnHammer]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback! I'm so glad to hear that this helped you

[@derrickdrummond1513]

@@JohnHammer add

[@brianambuyo9867]

Thanks for the heads up.. though am unable to scroll down the options with my pad.. what could be the issue

[@milasbongo8996]

What about when the ps4 says A serious error has occurred in the system software The ps4 will restart

[@fearlesskid5699]

@@derrickdrummond1513 gk lyh

[@sidestides8504]

Thank you alot!!! My PS4 wasnt downloading the System Update 9.00 and this really helped, thanks, heres a sub!

[@justamistake1907]

Which one did you use

[@Bot-jm1ig]

@@justamistake1907 did u figure it out because it happen to me

[@corde8415]

So did u choose update system software?

[@taylorcribb6193]

“And you wanna keep holding it,and you wanna keep holding it ,and you wanna keep holding it “ lol just found that funny but great video friend!!!

[@JohnHammer]

Hahaha yes yes it was a lot of holding. Thank you again Taylor!

[@vaporous_snake1615]

How do you get out of safe mode because mine is stuck in a loop.

[@c9rti]

@@vaporous_snake1615 try all the options

[@vaporous_snake1615]

I did and it didn’t work

[@dmge2655]

He said restart ps4

[@mncedisisontjane7244]

This video was straight forward and very helpful. I looked up other KZbin videos and those led me to a dead end but this showed me exactly where to go and what to do ❤

[@aintnoscrubbb]

Let’s get right into it, now before I get right into it..... 👀

[@jamelbunny5732]

I hate it when they say that

[@abdul7240]

You commented this a year ago

[@gurstlol6678]

@@abdul7240 𝚞 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚊 𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚐𝚘

[@ScottySweats]

💀😭

[@exotisk2482]

Lol

[@dontechipisa5025]

YOOOO YOU ARE TRULY A HERO !!! THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH. LITERALLY EVERY OPTION DIDNT WORK FOR ME AND THEN I PUT MY PS4 BACK IN REST MODE AND HIT OPTION 1 AND IT WORKKKKKKED

[@idominusa]

How do you put it in rest mode when it's in safe mode

[@odinakaanajemba607]

How

[@Gohanks23]

Bro put it in rest mode forever💀💀

[@itsaboutwhatsfair1532]

Ur Soo humbleeeee ,hope ur channel grows big

[@JohnHammer]

Thank you so much 😀

[@quadrupledis-ill-ed2707]

Perfect video for safe mode explanations. Also update 10.00 made me come here. The unlucky few.........

[@SirScubaSlice]

You’ve helped me w a bunch of in depth ps settings I needed to get set to my liking. Keep the bangers coming🤙🏼

[@ROKOO69]

Thank you brother I've watched a lot of these videos about safe mode and none of them have been able to help me but because you are thank you very much.

[@demonisedangel9291]

Even with the second beep it just turns itself of and doesn't go into safe mode oh well it's been a good run I guess

[@thickestraccoon9520]

U need a new hard drive I did it and got my ps4 back

[@tjcthulhu]

it should’nt be on to begin with… the ps4 should be off when you try to get into safe mode. so it’ll do nothing except go to safe mode

[@evonnedingman1644]

i got my son a playstation 4 all of a sudden it just turned on safe mode, i can never get it off. so i put it up never been used only twice. today i decided to take it out and!!! OMG!! thank you so much!!! mine worked and now we can use it !!

[@Monovvs]

U deserve 1million subs btw my ps4 is run smoothly

[@JohnHammer]

Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that your PS4 is running great

[@suad5394]

What did u do

[@deegamingyt7491]

Mines isn’t working💔💔

[@zacmullane6282]

@@JohnHammer sorry for bothering you but my ps4 isn't as soon as it gets on the safe mode menu i press ok it sais your not connected to something and I do the same thing plug out my ps4 keeps comming back to the safe mode menu and other people are having this problem

[@ZacharyCroll]

This guy is the best. Thank you so much had to go with number six but my ps4 was a brick and now its all good thanks again.

[@tavian6720]

Bro thank you so much i had no clue what safe mode was I was freaking out video helped out alot

[@JohnHammer]

You're welcome Tavian!

[@RjPlayzzzz]

Witch setting did u do

[@tavian6720]

I used restart PS4

[@xyzzqr]

i didnt know what Safe mode was after watching this i undertsand everything thank you so much in the futere this will be very useful thank you so much ❤

[@pandapotatoes6488]

Hold the power button til you hear to beeps. Your welcome saved you 10 minutes.

[@taylorcribb6193]

Thanks I guess but it still better to hear whatever he has to say because he’s going more in depth .I knew how to do it before I watched the video but he went more in depth then what I knew so still very informative and a sweet video ❤️

[@aidenjohnson8602]

Wait I have a question so when I get into the start of the safe mode and I have the usb plugged into the controller into the PlayStation and so when I press the ps button to get into the options nothing happens other than the controller blinking once really fast

[@pandapotatoes6488]

When your also inside of Safe mode, the controller light in my case never turned on but you can still use the Dpad and analog sticks to navigate it.

[@shAdOwZi-ct1bq]

I can’t even do that cause my power button is Brocken like the cover

[@pallbearerky5619]

I did all of the questions none of em did nothing I'm still on it

[@UcTonero]

This was helpful, I've subscribed and am looking forward to watching your next PlayStation troubleshooting

[@EldenMerlin3120]

I’ve tried everything over 10 times and each time the ps4 starts back on it never progresses past 24% on system storage status before going back to safe mode

[@lt_makeawishkid7387]

U fix it yet I got same problem

[@Projectoverhang]

Ye

[@Maddog_11]

you saved me my PS4 would not work I tried 5 videos but your helped me the most

[@TheAnchovySisters]

Thanks I haven't played since 2018 👍🤙

[@susannaminchew4355]

My sons playstation wont get an air intake on the left side of the ps4, he cleaned it, updated it, and rebuilt the database. But it still will not run

[@ericzebosky7808]

Thanks for doing this video. I had to rebuild the database on my console and it solved the issue I was having.

[@zer0f580]

What was the issue?

[@ericzebosky7808]

My PS4 wouldn't allow me to watch any TV or video on my console

[@solotideyt7102]

What if you restart and it just goes back to safe mode

[@JayJames626]

Thank you so much, I was just gonna throw it out of the window!

[@isaiah_is_a_qt5121]

Same it’s stupif

[@JohnHammer]

You're welcome Chance

[@xonel466]

What option did you use?

[@JayJames626]

@@xonel466 I probably did 6, I don’t remember bro. I wiped it clean

[@arpit_Agrawal1]

Bro what to do if you have chooses the wrong one i have choosed restore default settings by mistake 😢and my all account is deleted my games are all locked

[@marcushamner5994]

Your video is helpful, brother! I love the intro too! I’ve been having problems getting out of safe mode, and it won’t take me to the home screen of the PS4. I’m taking it to my service.

[@XtrSoft-uk6lc]

this was so helpful thank you my ps4 made me worried your the best ninja

[@chechenking2340]

I trusted you and now my data is all gone all I've worked for, 5 years of working for stuff in my ps4 It's all gone

[@noahalegre]

same dud I'm so frustrated right now my 100% completion on rdr2 and gta5

[@demonicgaminginc.4746]

Sooooo how do you do this when your power button doesn’t work and when you touch the copper piece it also doesn’t work. Aka I can only turn my PS4 on with my PS4 controller and off with the power tab.

[@chrissydurham5476]

This was helpful 😃👍 thanks for the video

[@Incaendium_]

for some reason i can't connect my controller to my ps4, and yes, i am using micro usb to connect manually

[@Realgeekeractivity]

Same

[@johnnytellez7516]

Hey ! I have a question, out of all of the 8 options , which should I choose if my wifi keeps disconnecting and being really laggy whenever I try and play online/multiplayer games?

[@ahyescatofcourse6129]

fix your wifi lol

[@saqarabdalla7795]

@@ahyescatofcourse6129 haha u really should do that

[@Dustin.H]

I'm having same problem plus when my wifi connection drops also my controller drops connection too. It's not the wifi I'm running about 300 mb to ps4 plus I have a second ps4 way across home and it had never had this problem . Did u ever find a fix

[@SouLessHeathen]

Old comment but can try going into the network and where you set it up internet tick only 2.4hz helped my ps4.

[@Pink_Beanie]

Really man I thought you lied BUT WOW IT REALY WORKES THANK U I WAS CRYING URLIER THANKS MUCH LOVE

[@TheWalkingRaven530]

Sadly it looks like I'm going to have to initialise the PS4

[@Ftnitesweatz]

What dose that mean

[@TheWalkingRaven530]

@@Ftnitesweatz To restart it completely, as if I had just bought a brand new PS4

[@Error66697]

​@@Ftnitesweatz at 7. it means you reset your ps4 but not your software/operating system, but at 8. It resets your ps4 entirely, including the software/operating system, it's like you time travelled back to the day you got a brand new ps4, also for advanced explanation, you have to reinstall the ps4 from scratch

[@kamaranmoore2470]

VERY HELPFULL I THOUGHT I WAS STUCK BUT THIE MAN BLESSED ME

[@aceshayan7583]

I love ur vids really helps me a lot

[@JohnHammer]

Thanks Ace!

[@TremelJackson]

@@JohnHammer it won't allow me to select any of the other options it just stays on initialize PS4

[@jackstark4472]

My controller still isn’t connecting what should I do

[@heim55]

Couldve helped me 2 years ago, lost my fortnite account to this because when i went to restart it, it would always bring me back there

[@vibingcat8018]

It just made me get in safe mod I feel bad for you

[@vibingcat8018]

I think I lost my fortnite account I had 50 skins

[@heim55]

@@vibingcat8018 i've been there 😔

[@vibingcat8018]

@@heim55 if I lose my account that means my skins wins evrything goes

[@scwelderpatches6182]

@zaid did you Restart the ps4 on safe mode, cause I don't want my other stuff to be deleted on my fortnite account

[@FlumpessDestroyerofPoon]

Thanks Homie. Saved me a lot of time

[@elliebrooks4169]

Thank you so much for this, this really helped me to get out of safe mode I really. Appreciate it thank you :)

[@minasu81]

How u did that? I still don’t understand that.. it says that I have to download 8.50 but it doesn’t work. I can’t play since days..

[@elliebrooks4169]

@@minasu81 hey how I did it was delete everything but I would go give it to a shop

[@JustBeeingMarcus]

@@elliebrooks4169 is your system working now ?

[@elliebrooks4169]

@@JustBeeingMarcus yes thank god

[@JustBeeingMarcus]

@@elliebrooks4169 I had to delete everything 😔

[@ElizabethDermody]

Ok so I got a new controller and now everytime I watch a movie and plug in my headphones my controller turns off and I don't have my power save on or the rest mode on. Are you saying all I need to do is leave my controller hockey up to the wire it came with , turn the gaming system on and off a few times and everything will go back to normal? I am trying to find ANY Info on that and this is the very first video that has said anything about it and I've been looking everywhere for a solution 😂😂😂 I'm going to do that and see if that works. I really hope it does because I will need to get one of the expensive controllers 😢 I got a nice pink one for like 30 bucks on amazon. But ya, if this don't work I'll need to go back to my old controller or buy another original 😢

[@caleb4558]

Mine just turn back off and i really want it to work 😭😭😭😔

[@Skatercrush]

Working ?

[@danny-ku1xq]

@@Skatercrush mine also turns back off after i try holding the button can u help?

[@tyquanboyds9848]

I’m stuck on initializing system software 😐

[@cody_gsy_4586]

Mine still don’t work can someone please help like I can’t get out of it and it won’t stop being in safe mode

[@JohnHammer]

If Option 1 restart console does not work you may need to initialize the system

[@excell5864]

@@JohnHammer do you know if my game progress will be saved? I have ps plus and I've never remembered doing a save before 😕

[@georginamcglynn3082]

@@excell5864 when you initialize it it will ask to sign up or sign in and if you remember your password you can sign in

[@excell5864]

@@georginamcglynn3082 Thanks for the help but I fixed it already. Had to factory restart the whole system

[@willp3760]

@@excell5864 did u get your stuff baco

[@mishima48]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! My ps4 was freezing alot and the gane too well I'm not sure which one is freezing,but my PS4 was freezing alot!!! Thank u for your help. I already knew about the safe mode,but I didn't k ow what is the "rebuild database" does until I saw this vid. Thank you so much!!! Here's a subscribe button for u. Keep posting for PS4 only bro. Thanks alot!!

[@VRextzz]

OMG THANKS SO MUCH BRO!!

[@JohnHammer]

You're so welcome!!!

[@FunnySkeleton10_2]

well i mean theres a medium sized chance it will lock ur ps4 until you get a new usb cable and restart it fully

[@camrontorres1204]

What if my controller won’t connect no matter what cord I use

[@jovannacollazo]

Can you do a quick video on how yo reset your DNS settings please cause i dont know how to do it

[@JohnHammer]

Noted! Thank you for the video suggestion

[@studda1k712]

thx so much i was so scared and didnt know what to do and u helped mee out soooo much good vid man

[@kellinaborsjr407]

⬆️ ⏏️

[@tonyayala7086]

Best tutorial!! I liked your video and subscribed to your channel

[@JohnHammer]

Thank you so much!

[@kevinbence2745]

You saved me from heaving my PS4 off the balcony....thank you. We are back up and running.

[@frleaks6482]

Did u have the data presaved?

[@slim3baby_73]

So after going through 1-5 I finally went on to press 6-7 and I’m still stuck in safe mode any help

[@julinhofreestyle7520]

@vozifyonclaw same bro

[@jeffdiggs7030]

Me too nothing works

[@reginaldhawkins7464]

@vozifyonclaw intalize your ps4

[@JustBeeingMarcus]

@@reginaldhawkins7464 wym by that ?

[@ILIEV.0125]

@@reginaldhawkins7464 im scared to initalize. Does the account user get deleted aswell?

[@Jcarlos_305]

Thank you You saved me Thank you for helping me and other people

[@AliHussain-nx6jy]

Option 7 worked for me... thanks 😊

[@Vonn_2x]

For real 😧 ?

[@crispy5369]

I NEED HELP I BOUGHT A NEW HARD DRIVE AND IM IN SAFE MODE AND I CANT MOVE ANYTHING I CAN ONLY CLICK REINSTALL SYSTEM SOFTWARE

[@RafexYT_]

When I hold it, a black screen shows and says cannot update software or access storage and tells me to turn it off

[@narenx3]

Me too did u find a fix

[@corvuscox5427]

Same anyone know a fix to this, really don't wanna lose my saves

[@leahdalke1759]

Thank you so much it helped here’s a sub 😊😊

[@playbiteej1353]

Bro it would activate safe mode then turn back off every 20 seconds. I’m thankful I found this or else I wouldn’t have a ps4 anymore :/

[@stormghost__4524]

How did u fix it?

[@playbiteej1353]

@@stormghost__4524 litterally just let the game sit there unplugged for a hour. I know your going to be bored, but I’m he meantime just watch tv or go out somewhere within that time. And it should work after a hour

[@stormghost__4524]

@@playbiteej1353 bro thank you it’s been taking so long to fix

[@stormghost__4524]

@@playbiteej1353 I’m still in safe mode

[@playbiteej1353]

@@stormghost__4524 I’m sorry man :( can’t say I didn’t try

[@عمرالغامدي-ص8ب]

My power button is broken 😃 it gets pushed by itself.... my ps4 keeps going into the safe mode and I didn't know why I watched several videos trying to know why... in the end after I reformat my device I knew what the problem was.

[@lilbordyyy]

the thumbnail tho

[@laighton521warzone3]

It did not help me i try all of lem ???

[@mattolson5479]

My ps4 is locked in safe mode I’ve tried everything I’m about to throw it out the window

[@senobiavaldez5719]

yo I tried every opinion and it just brings me back to safe mode

[@tommyinnit2257]

Same

[@ceetownkj]

Same

[@VontePinkney]

@@ceetownkj ong

[@ngjalic86]

@@ceetownkj same

[@rayanlina5500]

SAME

[@VicTheFilmmaker]

If you initialize your ps4 will all of your progression and data be deleted such as what you bought for the game, battle passes, skins, and more?

[@ewerekosi8720]

Thank you a lot ,it was so helpful🙌

[@Tytyyyd678]

I cant get out of safe mode!! It doesnt matter what option i choose it always restarts my ps and back to safe mode screen

[@lilflakosuelomob5988]

Same

[@krisrobinson5018]

You all go contact *techie_hack1* he can help out with your problems, he's a pro

[@ersiislami436]

So safe mode can't come if u unpluged the ac power?

[@JohnHammer]

leave the ac power plugged in at all times

[@ersiislami436]

@@JohnHammer ok bro but can safe mode come by ac power?

[@JohnHammer]

Yes

[@leoviikari1809]

My ps4 automatically goes to safemode because it cant start up? It worked just fine yesterday. Please help.

[@aryanpugilist]

Did you ever fix it? I'm having this issue now

[@leoviikari1809]

@ Yeah i got it to work, but im sorry its been so long ago I dont remember. Good luck to you tho!

[@saleemyehya8115]

Will I be able to get back into my PSN account if I initialized the PS4 .

[@JohnHammer]

Yes you will be able to log back in to your PSN account with the same login information

[@Nightbot1-e8h]

If I press initialise ps4 can I log back into it?

[@urfavlibra_aeri4160]

I’m still stuck on the safe mode archer I clicked the restart button nothing happend

[@c9rti]

when i got out of the loop it did the system storage status thing again

[@ellabreen5398]

Same

[@monkey6907]

How u get out the loop

[@toxicisaqt638]

Just take out the heart drive then put it back in

[@BIGxBOSSxx1]

What do I do if my ps4 won’t go into safe mode even though I’m pressing the power button and waiting for the second beep?

[@EndingMyWar]

Serious question, what causes your PS4 to go into a safemode loop?

[@recklezzgangent.5956]

Just unplug it wrong 😂the first time it's not gone do nun but second time your fucked bro

[@nazer9270]

@@recklezzgangent.5956 I just found out safe mode was a thing and you telling me the first time it won’t do anything made me so relieved

[@danny-ku1xq]

@@recklezzgangent.5956 i did that and i regret it

[@bobbyrivera7789]

Yea my fusebox got turned off and i am know in safe mode loop and im stuck on a black screen

[@urfavdavid]

Same

[@Kamuno632]

Man, this helped me a lot.

[@GrumpusMaximus83]

Desperately need help mate. Updated to 8.50 and my game drive stopped working altogether. I watched another video and became aware that 8.50 updates the external storage format so that it doesn’t work with any other OS. I really am freaking out and not really sure what to do as I have a ton of games that I do not want to lose. Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻.

[@Jakobgarcia_Lxix]

I can’t even restart my PS4 in safe mode because it gets stuck at 20% PLEASE HELP ME!!

[@mohammadhiqbalnatangcop5858]

I'm stuck in safe mode because of the new update and i dont wanna lose my save daata pls help

[@anass_laktib5245]

have you found out what you need to do it get it back because i’m stuck aswell

[@Turppa21]

I have no power button and im stuck on the update to 10.00 \ cannot start ps4.. I have the all flat black ps4 (2nd model made) cant find a manual way to press power button when taking cover off. Any idea how to press power button ?

[@snickers5699]

You are the best

[@JohnHammer]

Thank you!!!

[@jayyv2x272]

I can confirm this still works in 2021 thanks bro

[@lil_s.a.m.m.y5068]

Did you initialize your PS4?

[@taypittman697]

Yo lil sammy do your ps4 work now

[@SKINOEBINO]

What if the power button on your actual Console doesn’t work ?

[@erickfraire319]

That’s how mine is too and idk how to get out of it

[@Persuadees]

@@erickfraire319 I need help because it’s been 3 days and I don’t want to download 300 gigs of games with 8mbs download speed

[@erickfraire319]

@@Persuadees my brother just took it to a shop and they fixed it. If the power button is like pressed down and stuck then it’s gonna be stuck in safe mode and you’re gonna need to try to get it unstuck. You get me?

[@Persuadees]

@@erickfraire319 okay, but it clicks n stuff, my room flooded and then I think it overheated I can use it but only in safe mode but now it’s been going on off on off on it’s own

[@Persuadees]

@@erickfraire319 I took her apart and cleaned the power button, turned it on and for a first asked me to plug in USB with harddrive, hit ok then said I didn’t have one and shut off, turned it back on, waited, nothing, went and got my keys to buy USB and came back to it in the startup menu where you set your time zone !!!:)

[@maskedgameryt94]

u dont know how much u just helped me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@freebandzrese]

Do u know any stores or websites that clean a ps4 or can u make a tutorial on it?

[@freebandzrese]

And thanks I see the dns server preciate it u earned my sub👍🏾

[@r3nfrow]

When I do restart it says a serious error has occurred and it it takes me back

[@mckenzie4298]

2:32

[@rickymerriam4900]

Nothing worked for me im stuck in safe mode

[@hasanradwan3403]

I have restored my default settings because the other 3 haven't worked and it deleted most of my accounts and it deleted all the screen shots and videos I took

[@マシュー86]

My PS4 just got stuck on Safe Mode, however I never get to that page with all those listed options. Ever. At all.

[@SamsonMwansa-cn3ue]

How can I make a new playstation account without the PS4 saying sign in to family manger cause the it's really badd😢 please make a video for cause I can't even access the family management option cause it's saying the same thing

[@gamingonus1322]

If I initialize my ps4. Am I gonna lose my purchased games?

[@spacedive7700]

I turn on my ps4 and it is in safe mode I tried all options on screen and it still in safe mode won't boot up at all. !!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!!

[@aidanholgate1214]

I get all the steps right until I get to the 8 steps. When I hit restart ps4 it takes me back to it all over again.

[@Mully_Mullet]

I'm gonna do this to fix my VR no matter what I do it says a USB is not plugged in but it if something isn't plugged in the PlayStation wouldn't turn on

[@sportsman3171]

You are a lot me clearer than other people❤️🤗

[@Ningen897]

I’m rebuilding database and it’s stuck on 25% for a while already can’t get into the safe mode menu options

[@AnassZaroual-s3b]

Thank u so much that really helped bro

[@nomeplays2148]

My one just goes in it automatically and doesn’t let me move I can only press restart ps 4

[@MitchEXE-vs8ek]

Will turning off my system via the power button while im on the ‘Connect the DAULSHOCK 4 using the USB cable, then press the PS button’ screen do anything to my system, because i couldnt connect my controller with the right cord, and i had to do that.

[@chrisidk5913]

I pressed on the PS button to get in Safe Mode but it won’t work, even if my controller is connected to the PS4 with the USB cable