How to Restore Default Settings on PS4 without LOSING DATA (Best Method)

Here's the step-by-step guide: Go to Settings: From the PS4's home screen, navigate to the Settings icon. It looks like a toolbox symbol and is usually found on the top bar of the XMB (XrossMediaBar). Press the X button on your DualShock 4 controller to select it. Select Initialization: In the Settings menu, scroll all the way down to the bottom. Select "Initialization". Press the X button. Choose "Restore Default Settings": Within the "Initialization" menu, you will see a few options. Select "Restore Default Settings". Press the X button. Enter System Restriction Passcode (if applicable): If you have previously set a system restriction passcode (often used for parental controls or restricting access to certain features), the PS4 will prompt you to enter it now. The default passcode, if you've never changed it, is usually 0000. Enter the passcode and press X. Review and Confirm Restoration: A screen will appear, providing a summary of what "Restore Default Settings" will do. It will explicitly state that your users, games, and saved data will NOT be deleted. Carefully read the information to ensure you understand. Select "Restore" (usually at the bottom right of the screen). Press the X button. A final confirmation pop-up will appear asking "Are you sure you want to restore default settings?" Select "Yes" and press the X button to proceed. PS4 Restarts: The console will now perform the settings reset. This process is very quick. The PS4 will then restart automatically. Once it reboots, you'll be back on the home screen, but your network settings will be cleared (you'll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi/LAN), and any custom themes or display adjustments will be gone. All your games and save files, however, will still be there exactly as you left them. Why this is the "Best Method" for your specific goal: Non-Destructive: It specifically targets and resets only the configurable system settings, leaving all your valuable data (games, saves, profiles) intact. This is the key difference from a full "Initialization." Quick and Efficient: Because it's not dealing with large amounts of user data, the process is very fast. ... Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourSixStudios?la... Twitch:   / yoursixstudios   Discord:   / discord   Instagram:   / yoursixstudios   - ((( Subscribe to my LIVE STREAMING ))) ((( Gaming Channel "YourSixGaming" )))    / @yoursixgaming   ... ((( Subscribe to my ADVENTURE CHANNEL ))) ((( Travel, Cameras & More "YourSixAdventures)))    / @yoursixadventures