If you have another cable, try using that and see if it will fix the problem.
Then, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and the back of the console for about a minute.Īs mentioned above, one of the causes for PS4 issues can be the HDMI cable. If the console beeps twice or shuts down let it do its thing. You can do that by pressing and holding the Power button in front of the console for at least 10 seconds. If you can’t make the console enter safe mode, make sure that you check the Power Supply Unit or PSU. You can also try to use the Initialize PS4 or Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) options to fix possible software problems in this mode. Make sure that you check for updates to fix any possible software issue. If your PS4 console boots to Safe Mode successfully using the steps above, this means that the cause of the problem is most likely software in nature. Press the PS button on the center of the controller. Connect your DualShock 4 controller with the USB cable. Press and hold the Power button until you hear two beeps: one when you first press and another seven seconds later. It should blink a few times before the console powers down. Turn off your PS4 by pressing the Power button in front.
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These are the steps on how to boot to Safe Mode: You should do this if your PS4 is stuck but won’t boot up normally. If it doesn’t respond, unplug it from the wall outlet or power strip and wait for about 1 minute before turning it back on.įollow the steps below to restart your PS4 to safe mode.
You can also try to reboot it by pressing and holding the Power button in front. Try turning it off on the controller first and see if it works. Your PS4 console may have not fully completed the boot process and gets stuck. Below are the steps that you can do to fix your PS4 flashing blue light issue.