The PS4 reads the file, asks if I wish to continue because everything will be deleted and I proceed.ġ) Step one, it does get to 100% full system initialization.Ģ) Then proceeds to do a system file update which succeeds (safe mode window)ģ) then it displays PS4 graphics screen and does a second system file update and succeedsĤ) then it reboots and does a system storage install which actually takes a bit of time to complete.ĥ) It’s then after it completes the system storage like building the database where it does a final reboot and then it displayed the PS logo but then just sits on a black/dark blue screen. I have verified the correct file I put on the USB key which is the full system file and not just the update file (version 7.51). Upon booting into Safe Mode the only option I get is #7 which is a full system initialization. Lastly I used a different hard drive entirely and this is where I am stuck. I messed around in Safe Mode multiple times trying the different settings and even after a couple times choosing option #7 “System Initialization” the PS4 would then work properly for about a week before returning to this cycle of errors.įinally I pulled the hard drive out and plugged it into my desktop PC and it did report some bad sectors, I wiped it and reformatted it (exFAT) and it reported “good” condition but still overall no luck. Connect a controller and press the PS button”. On initial start up of the PS4 I would get a system error indicating “Cannot Start PS4.

I as well recently been having a very similar issue…

Ps4 not updating in rest mode