When was the last time you did a database rebuild on your PS4? If you don’t know what that is or can’t remember when you last did it, chances are it’s been too long. Luckily the process is simple and safe, and while it will take longer if you haven’t done it before (or ever), there’s no harm in improving your console maintenance right now. Following these steps will remove corrupted data and reorganize your files, enhancing your system’s performance and ensuring you can keep playing the best PS4 games for as long as possible.
How to rebuild your PS4’s database
1. Power off your PS4 and do not use rest mode.
2. Hold the power button down until you hear two quick beeps. This will alert you that you have entered Safe Mode.
1. Connect your DualShock 4 controller to the USB-A slot in the front of the PS4.
2. Scroll down in the menu until you reach option 5, Rebuild Database.
1. Press the X button to start the rebuild.
A PS4 database rebuild may take minutes or hours, depending on how full your console is and how often you install and delete games. Rebuilding reorganizes your hard drive to make it easier and quicker for the system to access your files. A properly organized database can load data faster, decreasing the chances of having your game freeze or experiencing frame rate drops.
Database rebuilding is a relatively simple task that you should do every few months, but it is best to do it once a quarter. The more frequently you do it, the less time the process should take, at least in theory.
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