Game freezing, missing save files, frame drops, and game icons feature the same root. However, one process might guard you against these typical issues and that is to rebuild the database in PS4 and PS5. If you’ve never done a database rebuild before, you might want to give it a try immediately. It’s an incredibly simple process and can be done via the console’s Safe Mode troubleshooter. It’ll do no harm as it’s a common console maintenance method. You can them remove corrupted data, improve the load times, and enhance the overall system performance.
What is a PS4/PS5 database rebuild?
A Database Rebuild on PS4 and PS5 means that the Safe Mode troubleshooter will scan the entire internal storage. In particular, it’ll look for errors like broken, corrupted, and duplicated files. It’ll then create a new database by cleaning and restoring all the data. Moreover, it recognizes the drive so that the PlayStation can access game files and system files faster. For instance, it’ll put the related items together instead of scattered all over the drive for inefficient performance.
This won’t work on external storage. Instead, it’s advised that you should manage your drives before the process. For instance, uninstalling the games and deleting the data that you aren’t using from your drive. Then, you can copy the data and titles that you’re using from the external storage to the internal drive. Lastly, a PS4 or PS5 rebuild could take hours but it’ll ultimately depend on the state of your console. The number of games you have and how often you install/delete games also influence the length of the process.
How to rebuild database in PlayStation 4?
- Press and hold the power button on your PlayStation 4 to turn off the console.
- Press and hold the power button again for 7 seconds. The console will produce the first beep after a few seconds and then another beep after 7 seconds. The second beep will indicate that it has entered Safe Mode.
- Plug in your DualShock 4 controller to the console using its USB cable.
- Now, press the PlayStation button on the controller.
- Choose option 5: Rebuild Database.
- Follow along if you see any instructions and wait for the process to finish.
How to rebuild database in PlayStation 5?
- Press and hold your PS5’s power button for shutting down the console. The power indicator would blink multiple times before shutting off.
- Press and hold the power button once more. Release it once you’ve heard a second beep, which will be after 7 seconds.
- Plug in your DualShock controller to the console using its USB cable.
- Now, press the PlayStation button on the controller.
- Choose option 5: Rebuild Database.
- Follow along if you see any instructions and wait for the process to finish.
