How to factory reset a PS5

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How to factory reset a PS5
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No matter if you want to sell, trade in, or just troubleshoot your PlayStation 5, our guide will help you figure out how to reset your PS5 quickly and easily.

There are many reasons to factory reset your PS5 , from wanting to resell it to trying to fix common PS5 problems that have arisen over time. This can help you get back to playing the best PS5 games, or make sure it is safe to sell.

How to reset a PS5 in-depthResetting your PS5 to its factory defaults is simple enough, but there are a few reset options that the console doesn't explain. We've detailed the three reset options below, along with an in-depth look at how to find them.To get started, boot up your PS5 and sign in to your account. Then, go to the Settings menu from the home screen.

To offload your data, you'll need a USB 3.0 storage device. Our guide to the best external hard drives can help you out there.After you've finished backing up your data, go back to System software and select Reset Options. The PS5 has three reset options, and short of the Reset Your Console option, the names are nebulous. Here's what each of the settings does:

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