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CE-100002-3 |
Failed to update the application (update file not installed successfully) // Reboot the console; if the system software is not up to date, then update it; if the error persists, delete the application, reinstall it, and update it again |
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CE-100005-6 |
Problem reading disk or data // 1) Turn off the console, unplug it and plug it back in. 2) Reboot the console. 3) Try inserting another compatible disc. 4) Clean the disc. |
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CE-100006-7 |
Cannot recognize external storage drive // 1) Update system software. 2) If the storage device cannot be recognized, unplug it and plug it back in. If it is connected to a USB hub, connect it directly to the console instead. 3) The storage device needs to be formatted if you are using it as extended storage for the first time. 4) If unable to transfer data all at once, try transferring content individually. 5) Check whether game data can be installed on extended storage. 6) The external storage drive may be bad; try using another device. |
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CE-100008-9 |
Error has occurred (software out of date or corrupted application) // Reboot the console (update it if needed). If the error occurs when launching an application (e.g. a game), delete and reinstall it. |
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CE-100009-0 |
Issue with the update file // 1) Back up your saved data. 2) Delete the application/game and reinstall it. 3) Reboot the console. 4) Go to [Settings] > [Users and Accounts] > [Other] > [Sign Out]. 5) Sign back in. 6) If still having issues, wait 24 hours before trying again. |
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CE-100022-5 |
Error has occurred (software out of date or corrupted application) // Reboot the console (update it if needed). If the error occurs when launching an application (e.g. a game), delete and reinstall it. |
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CE-100028-1 |
There is not enough space on the SSD |
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CE-100095-5 |
Problem starting the application (console turned off during installation?) // Delete the application and reinstall it. Keep console powered on while the installation is running. |
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CE-100096-6 |
Problem loading the application (application error) // Update system software; turn off the console and unplug it, then plug it back in and reboot it |
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CE-105638-3 |
Content activation failed // 1) Reboot the console. 2) Perform an internet connection test to check to see if you are connected to the Internet properly. Review and reconfigure network settings again if necessary. 3) Power cycle the router. 4) When using a wireless connection, try moving the console closer to the router or removing anything interrupting the connection between the devices. Try using a wired connection if possible. 5) The problem may be caused by using the same account on several consoles at the same time. Go to [Settings] > [Users and Accounts] > [Other] > [Console Sharing and Offline Play] and turn it on. 6) This may be a temporary issue, try again later. |
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CE-105771-1 |
Error has occurred (software out of date or corrupted application) // Reboot the console (update it if needed). If the error occurs when launching an application (e.g. a game), delete and reinstall it. |
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CE-105799-1 |
Unable to connect to the server // 1) Check PSN status if there is any server failure or maintenance. 2) Reboot the console, connect via a wired connection and reconfigure the connection settings. 3) When using a wireless connection, move the console closer to the router or removing anything interrupting the connection between the devices. 4) Power cycle the modem/router. 5) Update router firmware. 6) If possible, try opening these ports: TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480 and UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152~65535. 7) Try setting up a static IP address manually to improve the connection. 8) Try temporarily changing the DNS address to a public DNS (e.g. Google). If none of these work, then try again later (connection temporarily busy). |
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CE-105841-9 |
Error occurred in the application // Reboot the console (update it if needed). If the error occurs when launching an application (e.g. a game), delete and reinstall it. |
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CE-106439-3 |
Error occurred in the operation of the application (console and/or application software out of date or corrupted application) // Reboot the console (update it if needed). Check for updates for the application. If the error persists, delete it, reinstall it and update it again |
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CE-106444-9 |
Error occurred while connecting to PSN // 1) Check PSN status. 2) Reboot the console and connect via a wired connection if possible. 3) When using a wireless connection, try moving the console closer to the router or removing anything interrupting the connection between the devices. 4) Power cycle the router. 5) Update router firmware. 6) If possible, try opening these ports: TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480 and UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152~65535. |
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CE-106449-4 |
Error occurred connecting to the server (server connectivity issue) // 1) Check PSN status. 2) Reboot the console and connect via a wired connection if possible. 3) Perform a connection test to check if you are connected to the internet properly. 4) Power cycle the router. |
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CE-106485-4 |
Possible issue reading the system software or data (system software out of date) // Occurs when choosing the upgrade option for Assassins Creed Valhalla |
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CE-106487-6 |
Issue downloading and installing content // 1) Make sure the console has the latest system software. 2) Go to [Settings] > [Users and Accounts] > [Other] > [Restore Licenses]. 3) Delete the download and try it again. 4) Boot console into safe mode and select [Clear Cache and Rebuild Database]. |
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CE-107031-2 |
Non-allowed characters in video description when trying to upload a video to YouTube. |
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CE-107255-0 |
Subscription to PlayStation Plus cannot be confirmed // 1) Make sure the console is connected to the Internet and that you are successfully signed in to PSN. 2) Check to see if your subscription has expired. 3) Try again after a short period (temporary issue). |
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CE-107520-5 |
Install the latest system software // Software update required |
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CE-107527-2 |
Installation failed (issue with data being installed, possibly due to connection problems) // 1) Reboot the console 2) Connect via a wired connection if possible. 3) Reconfigure network connection settings. 4) When using a wireless connection, try moving the console closer to the router and removing anything interrupting the connection between them. 5) Turn off the router for 5 minutes and then back on. 6) If there is any game data that failed to install, delete the game and reinstall it. |
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CE-107622-8 |
Failed to launch the application (update file not applied properly when the application was started) // Reboot the console and launch the application. If there is no improvement, delete the application and reinstall the game data. |
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CE-107649-7 |
Disc contains content different from the installed data (disc contains additional data or content that is different from the data installed on the console) // If you have another disc for the same game, delete the game and related applications and reinstall using this disc. |
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CE-107750-0 |
System error // Turn off the console and unplug it, then plug it back in and reboot it. Update console if needed. If still having issues, then update via a USB drive instead. |
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CE-107857-8 |
Issue loading the application (application error) // Update system software. |
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CE-107858-9 |
Happened when trying to download the PS4 Call of Duty Modern Warfare Remaster after external HDD was inserted |
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CE-107863-5 |
Network connection occurred // 1) Reboot the console. 2) Update system software if needed. 3) Power cycle the router. 4) If the error occurs while downloading or copying content, try steps 1-3 and then reinstall content. 5) There may be temporary network congestion, try again later. |
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CE-107867-9 |
Occurred when trying to load Remnant: From The Ashes (PS4 digital) from external HDD. On first boot attempt OS error 'please wait...' displayed for around 2 minutes until a 'can't start the game or app' notification appeared along with this error code. After hard reboot, same situation but this time 'please wait' lasted for 5 minutes. On the third attempt it displayed 'please wait' for around 10 minutes until console shut down without notice. Upon following reboot OS repair was required. |
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CE-107872-5 |
Not enough free space on the console storage (not enough free space or storage is bad) // Check if you have enough free space on the console storage ([Settings] > [Storage]). When installing data, it may be necessary to reserve approximately twice the free space required. If there is not enough free space, consider using extended storage based on your needs. If the error occurs again even though the free space is reserved, try changing the save destination to either the console storage or the extended storage. If you have another extended storage, try that to see if the situation improves. |
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CE-107891-6 |
Content isn't installing properly on console // Uninstall the content causing the error and try reinstalling it. If still having issues, try again later. |
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CE-107938-8 |
Failed to update the application (console turned off during update) // Reboot the console; if the system software is not up to date, then update it; if the error persists, delete the application, reinstall it, and update it again |
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CE-107958-0 |
Can't download or copy - Happened when trying to download the PS4 Spider-Man game after an external HDD was inserted |
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CE-108255-1 |
Error occurred on the application // An error caused by Dirt 5 save game corruption, Also caused by crash on Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Demon's Souls Remake, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Rainbow Six Siege |
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CE-108262-9 |
Possible issue reading the system software or data (system software and application out of date) // Due to Dirt 5 crashing |
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CE-108360-8 |
Check connection status of HD camera and PS Camera (camera not connected correctly, improper conditions for usage of camera, incorrect settings) // 1) A dedicated adapter is needed to use PS Camera with the PS5 console; check the connection method according to the device you have; 2) Use the camera in a bright room as much as possible; 3) Check the camera's position and adjust as necessary; 4) Review camera settings on console. |
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CE-108862-5 |
Unable to connect to server (server connection issue) // 1) Check PSN status. 2) Reboot the console and connect via a wired connection if possible. 3) Perform a connection test to see if you are connected to the internet. 4) Turn off the router for 5 minutes, then back on. 5) There may be temporary congestion, try again later. |
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CE-108863-6 |
Console couldn't connect to the server (during update) // 1) Go to [Settings] > [System] > [System Software and Settings]. 2) Select [Update System Software]. 3) If the update fails, try updating manually. |
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CE-108877-1 |
Error occurred while connecting to the server (PSN possibly under maintenance) // 1) Check PSN status to see if there are any network issues. 2) This may be temporary problem. Try again after a few hours. |
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CE-108889-4 |
Install the latest system software // Software update required |
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CE-109245-1 |
License information of the content cannot be confirmed // 1) Reboot the console. 2) Sign in with the PSN account that owns the content you are trying to access. 3) Go to [Settings] > [Users and Accounts] > [Other] > [Console Sharing and Offline Play] and enable it. |
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CE-109258-5 |
Unable to connect to the server (license information not confirmed due to failed server connection) // 1) Check PSN status to see if there is any update information for server failure or maintenance. 2) Reboot the console. 3) Power cycle the router and modem. 4) Try going to [Settings] > [Users and Accounts] > [Other] > [Restore Licenses]. 5) This may be a temporary issue, try again later. |
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CE-109503-8 |
Error occurred when connecting to PSN // 1) Check PSN status for outages or maintenance. 2) Reboot the console. 3) If possible, try using a wired connection to connect to the internet. 4) Reconfigure the connection settings. 5) If using a wireless connection, try moving the console closer to the router and removing anything that might block the connection. 4) Power cycle the modem/router. 5) Update router firmware. |
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CE-109573-5 |
Error occurred when starting the game on the console // Reboot the console. Delete the application and reinstall it. If still having issues go into safe mode and select [Rebuild Database], then start the application. If the problem persists, go back into safe mode and update the system software. |
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CE-109737-7 |
Cannot recognize USB storage device // 1) Unplug the USB cable and plug it back in. Make sure it is fully inserted. 2) If using a USB hub, remove it and connect the USB storage device directly to the console. 3) Try another USB port. 4) Check if another storage device can be recognized. 5) If the USB storage device cannot be recognized when a specific application is running, delete and reinstall the application, then try again. |
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CE-110032-7 |
PSN Online ID information does not match (comes up when Online ID was recently changed) // Sign out of all other devices (including PS3 and PlayStation Vita), and try again on the PS5. If the situation does not improve, sign out from all devices and try again later. |
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CE-110538-8 |
Failed to read Blu-ray disc // Make sure the disc has no smudges, fingerprints or scratches. Make sure the disc is inserted correctly. The console may have issues reading discs; try another disc to see if the console can read it. If still having issues, contact Sony or send console in |
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CE-110551-3 |
Failed to read the disc // 1) Reboot the console. 2) Make sure the disc is clean. 3) Check if the disc is playable on the console. 4) Try another supported disc. |
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CE-110552-4 |
Failed to read the disc (possible unsupported disc) // Check if other discs can be played. Clean the disc. |
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CE-110555-7 |
Disc cannot be read (possible unsupported disc) // Check if other discs can be played. Clean the disc. |
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CE-111161-1 |
Check connection status of HD camera and PS Camera (camera not connected correctly, improper conditions for usage of camera, incorrect settings) // 1) A dedicated adapter is needed to use PS Camera with the PS5 console; check the connection method according to the device you have; 2) Use the camera in a bright room as much as possible; 3) Check the camera's position and adjust as necessary; 4) Review camera settings on console. |
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CE-112069-9 |
Error occurred on data transfer via a network (PS4 to PS5) // Try connecting both consoles via a wired connection, turn off the router for 5 minutes, then back on and try transferring the data again |
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CE-112839-4 |
Error occurred while connecting to PSN // 1) Check if you can sign in. 2) Reboot the console and connect via a wired connection if possible. 3) If using Wi-Fi, try moving the console closer to the router and removing anything interrupting the connection between the devices. 4) Turn off the router for 5 minutes, then back on. |
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CE-112840-6 |
Problem connecting to the server (server issue) // 1) Check PSN status for any server issues. 2) This may be a temporary problem. Try again after a few hours. |
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CE-112841-7 |
Not signed in // 1) Check if you can sign in. 2) Reboot the console and connect via a wired connection if possible. 3) If using Wi-Fi, try moving the console closer to the router and removing anything interrupting the connection between the devices. 4) Turn off the router for 5 minutes, then back on. |
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CE-112988-9 |
This content cannot be purchased // 1) Check to see if you have purchased the content before. 2) Check PlayStation Store for the content to see if it necessary to purchase a service such as PlayStationPlus or the main game entitlement separately. 3) When you can't purchase a product, you can see the reason by selecting [View product] > [More details] on the purchase screen. |
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CE-113212-0 |
Unable to connect to the server // 1) Check PSN status if there is any server failure or maintenance. 2) Reboot the console, connect via a wired connection and reconfigure the connection settings. 3) When using a wireless connection, try moving the console closer to the router or removing anything interrupting the connection between the devices. 4) Power cycle the modem/router. 5) Update router firmware. 6) If possible, try opening these ports: TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480 and UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152~65535. 7) Try setting up a static IP address manually to improve the connection. 8) Try temporarily changing the DNS address to a public DNS (e.g. Google). If none of these work, then try again later (connection temporarily busy). |
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CE-113227-6 |
Error has occurred // Reboot the console and update it if needed. |
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CE-113338-9 |
Error occurred while updating the PS5 system software // Wait 48 hours and then try updating again. |
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CE-113511-2 |
Error has occurred // Reboot the console and update it if needed. |
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CE-113661-8 |
Can be triggered when failing to save manual recording (trigger with record start, and then immediately stopping recording) |
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CE-116799-3 |
Subscription to PlayStationPlus can't be confirmed // 1) Make sure the console is connected to the Internet and that you are successfully signed in to PSN. 2) Check to see if your subscription has expired. 3) If there are no issues with PlaystationPlus, the error may be temporary. |
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CE-117625-2 |
Uploaded too many videos to YouTube in short period of time, need to wait 24 hours before allowed to upload more. |
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CE-117722-0 |
Streaming connection has an error // 1) Check to see if you are connected to the internet and perform a connection test. If you can't get connected, make sure the network settings are correctly configured. 2) Reboot the console, connect via a wired connection if possible and reconfigure the connection settings. 3) When connecting wirelessly, try moving the console as close to the router as possible and remove anything that could interrupt the connection between the devices. 4) Power cycle the router and modem. 5) Update router firmware. 6) Check if there is enough free space on the console, and if you have the option to, try downloading the game instead. If none of these work, then try again later. |
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CE-117740-0 |
Possible problem with the application (corrupted application) // 1) Go to [Settings] > [Storage]. 2) Delete the game data of the game that had the error. 3) Try reinstalling the game. 4) Boot the console in safe mode and select [Rebuild the database]. |
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CE-118415-0 |
Subscription may need to be verified // 1) Check PSN status. 2) Check to see if your PlaystationPlus subscription has expired. 3) Reboot the console. 4) This may be a temporary issue, try again later. |
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CE-118446-4 |
Problem updating the system (issue updating various applications related to the console's system software) // Make sure system features are up to date; if the system software is not up to date, then update it to the latest version. Check if system features have been updated properly. |
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CE-118527-2 |
Problem resolving the hostname (hostname resolution failed due to network connection) // 1) Perform a connection test and make sure the console is connected to the internet. Reconnect if necessary. 2) Power cycle router/modem. 3) If you selected [Manual] for [IP Address Settings] or [DNS Settings] when setting up your internet connection, make sure the [Primary DNS] and [Secondary DNS] settings are correct. 4) Check with your ISP to see if there is any maintenance. 5) This may a temporary symptom. Wait a few minutes and try again. |
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CE-119224-9 |
Error occurred while updating the PS VR2 Sense controller device software // 1) Unplug the USB cable from the console. 2) Reboot the console. 3) Pair and then unplug your PS VR2 Sense controllers. 4) Follow the on-screen instructions to update the device software. |
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