Alternatively, you can press the PS button on the controller to display the Home menu, select the Power icon, then select Turn off PS4/PS5 and wait for the system to power down.
Once your PlayStation is shut down, press and hold the power button on the front of the console, then release the button once you hear the second beep. [1] X Research source Make sure to release after the second beep, which you’ll hear about 7 seconds after the first beep. When you release the button, the console will boot into Safe Mode.
First, the system will do a system storage status check. Once the check is complete, it will start rebuilding the database. You will see a progress bar and an estimated time left while the system is rebuilding the database. Do not power off or unplug your console during this process. When the process is finished, your PlayStation will restart automatically. [2] X Research source
First, the system will do a system storage status check. Once the check is complete, it will start rebuilding the database. You will see a progress bar and an estimated time left while the system is rebuilding the database. Do not power off or unplug your console during this process. When the process is finished, your PlayStation will restart automatically. [2] X Research source
First, the system will do a system storage status check. Once the check is complete, it will start rebuilding the database. You will see a progress bar and an estimated time left while the system is rebuilding the database. Do not power off or unplug your console during this process. When the process is finished, your PlayStation will restart automatically. [2] X Research source
Your PlayStation will automatically rebuild the database if it is not shut down properly. You should always allow this process to finish and make sure you shut down your system properly using the Power menu.
