What Does It Mean to Initialize PS4?

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avatarResolvingGame路2 years ago

Basically, it means you're giving your PS4 a fresh start by erasing everything on it and reloading the system software.

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avatarDebiasingPons路2 years ago

I had to initialize my PS4 last month. It's helpful when your console faces persistent issues or you're planning to sell it.

avatarWanderingFacet路2 years ago

Initializing your PS4 wipes all data and restores the console to its original, out-of-the-box state. It's like a factory reset for PlayStation.

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