PS4 won't enter safe mode

I just bought my PS4 and very quickly realized that 500GB is not going to be enough. So I decided to upgrade to a 2TB hdd. I am using a Nyko power bank to hold the hdd. When trying to boot the PS4 into safe mode, so I can initialize the PS4, it simply won't. I have tried multiple times with different solutions but with the same outcome. The thing is, when I put the 500GB hdd back in, it boots up into safe mode with no problems. Does anyone have a solution? I would really appreciate it.

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Best Answer

See if this YouTube Video is able to help you access recover mode.

Instructions:

Completely turn off the PS4 (do not put it on stand-by mode)
Press and hold down the power button for around 10 seconds. The console will beep twice, around 5 seconds apart.
On the second beep, let go of the power button and the PS4 will enter safe mode.
Connect a DualShock 4 controller via the USB port and press the PS button. You can then use the controller to select the appropriate mode.

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Is there another way to enter Safe Mode PS4?

The blue light of death is a common issue that PS4 users may experience. It usually means you have a software issue or a faulty power or HDMI cable.

What is Blue light of death PS4?

Restart your PlayStation\xae4 console and try to update the system software using a wired Internet connection if possible. Select Notifications from the PS4 function area, highlight the update file and press the OPTIONS button > Delete. Next, select Settings > System Software Update.

What do I do when my PS4 is stuck on an error has occurred screen for system update?

7 Easy Fixes for PS4 Safe Mode Loop Issue

Fix 1: Reconnect Power/Cables.

Fix 2: Restart PS4.

Fix 3: Update System Software.

Fix 4: Rebuild Database.

Fix 5: Restore Default Settings.

Fix 6: Initialize PS4.

Fix 7: Contact PlayStation Customer Service.

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Answer 2

I just had this happen to my son's PS4. It wouldn't access safe mode, no matter how I tried: standard method, power cycle, alternate methods (some have waited for 3 beeps), etc.

Here's what worked: replacing the hard drive with a brand new one. As soon as I swapped it, I was able to access it with no issues. Reinstalled the latest firmware and voila: PS4 is back!

Hope this helps.

You can get a hard drive pretty much anywhere. Just make sure it fits and don't go crazy with the storage, some PS4's can only handle up to 2TB.

Answer 3

I kept holding down the power button hoping it would beep in 7 seconds but it wouldn't. It kept double beeping at 12 seconds. So I turned it off. then when powering on I held the power button for 7 seconds then released it for a second and then held it for 7 seconds then it beeped once and then I plugged in the controller and pressed the ps button. The grey screen came up but it took a minute for the text to show up. Once I finally got into safe mode I rebuilt the database and boom. It works again.

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