The Sony PlayStation 5 is here, and while it’s an impressive console, it’s not without its problems. Whether you’re troubleshooting or preparing your console for sale, our guide on how to reset your PS5 will show you how to restore your console to factory defaults.
However, that’s not the only reset option the PS5 offers. We have divided our instructions into two parts: step by step and detailed. The step-by-step instructions will get you resetting your PS5 as quickly as possible, but if you want a few more options, or if you want to be extra careful during the reset, we recommend reading our detailed instructions instead. But before you reset your PS5, you might want to backup your game date and user settings. Check out our guide on how to use an external drive on your PS5.
How to reset PS5 step by step
There are several different reset options on the PS5 which we will cover in detail below. If you just want to wipe your PS5 completely, you can follow the steps in this section. Note that using this method will erase everything on your console, including user data and saves. If you want to back up your saves first, continue with our detailed guide below.
Step 1: Go to settings menu (gear icon).
Step 2: Choose System.
Step 3: Choose System software.
Step 4: Choose Reset options.
Step 5: Choose Reset your console.
Step 6: Choose Reset.
After a few minutes, your PS5 will automatically reset and boot into the standard setup screen. If you are selling or trading your console, you can stop here. If you’re resetting for troubleshooting or anything else, proceed with setup as usual.
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How to hard reset PS5
Restoring your PS5 to factory settings is easy enough, but there are a few reset options that the console doesn’t explain. We’ve detailed the three reset options below, along with a detailed breakdown of how to find them.
Step 1: Go to System software.
To get started, fire up your PS5 and log into your account. Then go to the Settings menu from the home screen. If you’re in a game, you can return to the home screen by pressing and holding the PS button in the middle of the DualSense controller.
In the upper right corner of the home screen, you will see a gear. Go there to open the Settings menu, then follow System > System Software. Here you will find PS5 reset options, but don’t select them yet.
Step 2: (Optional): Back up your data
Before choosing Reset options, select* Backup and Restore*. In this menu, you can back up your games, apps, and other data to a USB device before performing a reset. This is especially important if you’re not a PlayStation Plus subscriber, as all your saves are stored locally on the console.
Even if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, it’s a good idea to do this step anyway. Not only is it a safety net in case your saves haven’t synced, but it’ll also allow you to automatically restore your games and apps to your PS5 in the future.
To offload the data, you’ll need a USB 3.0 storage device. That’s where our guide to the best external hard drives can help.
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Step 3: Select the reset option.
Once you’re done backing up your data, go back to Ssystem software and select Reset options. The PS5 has three reset options, and apart from the Reset Your Console option, the names are nebulous. Here’s what each setting does:
Clear Learning Vocabulary: Removes all the terms you’ve entered into your PS5. PS5 uses the terms you enter to predict what you might search for. This setting overrides the stored console conditions. It does not affect stored data, games, applications or user data.
Restore Defaults: Restores all console settings to their defaults. Save data, games, apps, or user data are not affected by this option.
Reset your console: Removes everything from your PS5 and completely resets it. Only use this option if you’re selling or trading in your PS5, or if you want to start from scratch.
Choose the option that best suits your needs and you’re done. If you want to perform a factory reset, select Reset your console. Once again, we recommend backing up your data before proceeding with a factory reset, even if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber.
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