# How To Start PS5 in Safe Mode **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/blogs/how-to-start-ps5-in-safe-mode/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2023-01-31 **Updated:** 2023-01-31 **Categories:** Blogs **Tags:** Blogs Daily, guiderobert, Guides and Tutorials, guiding12, How To Guide, How To Guides, Originals How to, Software tips and tutorials, Tips, Tricks **Reading Time:** 4 min --- The main applications of safe mode are maintenance and troubleshooting. The OS only loads the bare minimum of drivers and services in this mode, which makes it simpler to identify and address the instability’s cause. Now is the time to use utilities and diagnostic software. Networking may or may not be an option, depending on the configuration. Frequently, the audio and video device drivers aren’t loaded by default, leaving the system without sound and operating at a low resolution. It can be frustrating when your [PlayStation 5](https://compsmag.com/reviews/ps5-review/) breaks down, but there are some troubleshooting techniques you can use before sending it in for repairs. Safe Mode may be used to fix problems with the PS5. Safe Mode on the PlayStation 5 allows for hard resets, restarts, and off-line system updates. Only the most basic features are activated when you start your PlayStation in “safe mode.” The choices presented here are intended to assist you in resetting the console, changing the resolution, or rebuilding the console’s storage database. Information loss may result from some Safe Mode selections. Before attempting some of these methods, it’s a good idea to keep a USB drive or cloud backup of your information. ## Steps To Start PS5 in Safe Mode Press and hold the power button for about three seconds to turn off the PS5 console. The indicator will blink during the process. After the console is completely turned off, press and hold the power button again. When you hear the second beep that sounds after about seven seconds, you can release the power button. Connect your controller to the console and then press the PS button. Then you can boot in safe mode and see 7 options. ## What Are the PS5 Safe Mode Options **Restart PS5:** This is a simple option. When you select this option, your PS5 will exit “Safe Mode” and restart the PS5 console for normal operation. **Change Video Output:** If you are having problems with your PlayStation 5 console’s black screen, this option might be useful for you. With this option, you can change the display resolution. You can also change the HDCP mode of the console. **Update System Software:** One of the most common and useful safe mode options. With this option, you can update the system software of the PS5 console. There are two ways you can do this. Update the software via a direct download. Or, download the software to another [computer](https://compsmag.com/best/computers/), transfer it to a USB drive, and then use that drive to update the console’s software. **Restore default settings**: If you want to restore your PS5 console to factory settings without deleting your data ([games, apps](https://compsmag.com/best/gaming-apps/), etc.), you can use this option. **PS5 Reset:** If you want to completely reset the PS5 console by erasing all data and resetting the software to factory settings, then use this option. ## What is PS5 Safe Mode PlayStation 5’s (or PlayStation console’s in general) safe mode works something like this. When you start your PlayStation 5 console in safe mode (we’ll learn how in the next section), only the basic functions are active. In PS5 console safe mode, you can do the following: Reset the PS5 console to factory settings. Reset PS5 to default settings without deleting any data. Change the video resolution or HDCP mode Update system software Clear system cache Restore PS5 storage database ## Final Words That’s it with our article on How To Start PS5 in Safe Mode Safe Mode allows you to start your PlayStation console with only the most basic functions active. The Safe Mode options are designed to help you solve issues by rebuilding the console storage database, changing your resolution or “hard” resetting the console to its factory settings. Some Safe Mode options will result in the loss of data. Be sure to back up data to a USB drive or Cloud Storage before selecting these options. If, despite taking the aforementioned steps, your issue is still bothering you, you can visit their [official website](https://www.playstation.com/en-in/ps5/buy-now/) for additional solutions. --- *End of Article*