Editing Safe Mode

<div style="float:right">[[File:Safe Mode.jpg|200px|thumb|left|PS4 Safe Mode menu]]</div>

== Safe Mode ==
(previously named [http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Recovery_Menu Recovery Menu on the PS3])

=== Starting the PS4 in Safe Mode ===
# Turn off the PlayStation 4 by pressing the power button on the front panel. The power indicator will blink for a few moments before turning off.
# Once the PlayStation 4 is off, press and hold the power button. Release it after you've heard two beeps: one when you initially press, and another 7 seconds later.
# Connect the DualShock 4 controller with the provided USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.

=== Safe Mode Options ===
The following options are available in Safe Mode:
# Restart System - Ends Safe Mode and restarts the PlayStation 4 normally.
# <span style="white; color:darkgreen;">Change Resolution - Changes the screen resolution to 480p when the PlayStation 4 is restarted.</span><ref>Option not available in Development Kit</ref>
# Update System Software - Allows the PlayStation 4 to update the system software via <span style="white; color:darkgreen;">Internet</span><ref>Suboption not available in Development Kit</ref>, USB Drive, or Disc.
# Restore Default Settings - Restores the PlayStation 4 to the default factory settings.
# Rebuild Database - Scans the drive and creates a new database of all content.
:: This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
# Initialize PS4 - <span style="white; color:red; font-size:100%; text-align:center;">IMPORTANT: All data and settings will be lost by performing this step.</span>
:: Deletes all user data and restores the PS4 to as if it just came out of the box. This option is the same as <nowiki>[Initialize PS4]</nowiki> in the (Settings) menu. System software (firmware) is not deleted.
# Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) - <span style="white; color:red; font-size:100%; text-align:center;">IMPORTANT: Deletes all information on the HDD, including the System Software.</span> A message that states a USB storage device containing the System Software must be connected, is displayed. Then you can confirm the selection.

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