As a manufacturer of conventional game consoles , Sony always strives to provide the best technology and innovation for the PlayStation . As is the case with the recently launched PlayStation 5, which brings far more advanced features than its predecessor generation.
However, this does not rule out the possibility that the PS5 will be free from certain problems or disturbances. Such as connection problems, corrupted data, and much more. How to handle it?
Here are various problems that may occur on the PS5 and how to solve them.
How to Fix Corrupt Data
The most common problem with PS5 is data corruption. Seeing corrupt or damaged data on PS5 is certainly very annoying. The easiest solution is to wipe the corrupted data, wipe the disk, and try to install again. To do this, follow these steps
- Select “Storage”.
- Select “Console Storage”.
- Select “Games and Apps”.
- Select the game you want to delete.
- Select "Delete".
When finished, you can reinstall the corrupted data. However, before reinstalling it, make sure the disc is clean and smudge-free.
How to Fix 'Queued for Download'
The next problem that is often found on the PS5 is interference when downloading. This annoyance usually occurs because users download PS4 games on PS5 . When doing this, usually an interruption will appear with a 'Queued for Download' notification.
The only way to fix this problem is to reset the console to factory settings, like the following.
- Open settings.
- Select "System".
- Select "Reset Options".
- Select “Reset Console”.
- Select "Reset".
Unfortunately, by resetting the console, it will also erase all data on your PS5. Therefore, you should do a data backup before resetting the PS5 console.
How to Solve PS5 Connection Problems
PS5 has been designed with various advanced technologies. No wonder if in using it we need a very strong connection to access the game in it. If you experience this issue, here's how to solve connection problems on PS5.
1. Check Internet Network
The first step you should do is check the PS5 connection. To do this, open settings, select "Network", then select "Connection Status", and select "Test Internet Connection".
2. Reconnect to Wi-Fi
After checking the internet network, try reconnecting the PS5 console to Wi-Fi. To do this, open settings, select “Network”, and select “Set Internet Connection”, then select Wi-Fi and try to reconnect.
3. Restart PS5 from Safe Mode
Just like on the PS4 console, the PS5 also has a Safe Mode. Try restarting the PS5 from safe mode. This will neither destroy the console nor delete the data in your console.
The trick, turn off the PS5 console, press and hold the power button until you hear two beeps, one when pressed and the other a few seconds then press the PlayStation button on the controller to turn on the console and access Safe Mode, select Restart PS5.
Wait a few moments for the PS5 to turn on again. If successful, you can immediately enjoy the game without any connection interruptions again.
So, those are the common problems on the PS5 game console and how to solve them. Hope it helps, eh!
