What should I do if my PS4 shows a ‘database is corrupted restart PS4’ error?

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What should I do if my PS4 shows a ‘database is corrupted restart PS4’ error?

I’ve been using my PS4 for a while now, and recently I encountered a major issue that I’m really stressed about. Every time I turn it on, I get a message saying ‘database is corrupted, restart PS4.’ The system continually boots up, displays this error, and prompts me to restart. I’ve tried restarting multiple times, but I keep ending up at the same error screen. This is incredibly frustrating because I can’t access any of my games or data. I’m really worried about losing my saved data and how this might affect the overall performance of the console. I’m looking for some guidance on what could be causing this and what steps I should consider to address the problem without making things worse.

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I had a similar issue recently and it was driving me crazy! After doing some research, I decided to check the hard drive. Here’s what I did:

  1. Turn off the console.
  2. Unplug all the cables.
  3. Unscrew the top cover of the console.
  4. Locate the hard drive bay and carefully remove the hard drive.
  5. Once removed, reinsert it to ensure it’s properly seated.
  6. Reassemble and start the console.

This little fix actually helped me with the corrupted database issue. It’s worth a shot if you haven’t tried it yet.

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For me, the solution was surprisingly simple and was related to the power supply. Here’s what I did:

  1. I unplugged the PS4 completely and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Plugged it directly into a wall socket instead of using a power strip.

Restarting after this, the console went through a brief check and booted without the error. Sometimes, unstable power sources can create unexpected issues.

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I remember experiencing the same error and it felt like I tried everything. But what finally worked for me was a bit of a workaround I found:

  1. Boot in Safe Mode (holding power button for 7 seconds until it beeps twice).
  2. Select ‘Restore Default Settings.’
  3. This won’t erase your data but will reset system settings to default.

Following that, I didn’t get the corrupted error anymore. I then proceeded to make a habit of regularly backing up my data to avoid potential issues in the future.

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One of the key things to understand when dealing with the ‘database is corrupted restart PS4’ error is that it might stem from a system software glitch. My approach was a bit lengthier but effective. Here are the steps:

  1. Backup your data.
  2. Initialize PS4 from Safe Mode.
  3. Download the latest system software from the official PlayStation website onto a USB drive.

  4. Reinstall the system software.

  5. Prepare a USB storage device with at least 400 MB of free space.

  6. Create a folder named ‘PS4’ on the USB device.
  7. Inside that folder, create another folder named ‘UPDATE’.
  8. Download the update file and save it in the ‘UPDATE’ folder.

Please note that initializing the PS4 will delete all data, so backing up your data is crucial.

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When I faced the ‘database is corrupted restart PS4’ error, I discovered that simply rebuilding the database helped. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Turn off your PS4 completely.
  2. Press and hold the power button until you hear two beeps, which takes about 7 seconds.
  3. Connect your controller using a USB cable and press the PS button.
  4. In the Safe Mode menu, select option 5, ‘Rebuild Database.’

This process may take some time depending on how much data you have, but it worked for me to restore all my games and data.

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