How to reset ps5

If you are also facing issues while resetting your ps5. Or if you don’t know the process properly. Then you can learn the process to reset ps5 in this article. But before starting this process we should be aware of,

Why do we have to reset the ps5?

: When we had purchased the ps5 at that time we thought that it is the best version of the gaming console. But many times, when we use the ps5 to play games on it. Then we experience many types of errors. We may face problems related to technical errors as well as connection and configuration problems. After we use our ps5 for a long time. Then due to many glitches or functional issues. We experience that our game is not working as it was working before. When we start our ps5 at that point, we observe that it is opening very slow and hanging while opening.
Many types of other technical issues also happen to our gaming console. Like when we try to play games with the help of the controller. Then we face problems while controlling the game because the ps5 is not giving a proper response to the controller. So, before we invest and buy a new gaming console. We can try to reset the ps5. After resetting there are good chances of solving these all problems related to our gaming console. So, all these problems were related to the technical error in our ps5. We also face numerous issues due to connection problems.
Sometimes when we try to connect our ps5 with television then we face problems while doing this process. Many times, when we connect our gaming console with many devices then we face this problem. Because of this, we are not able to connect our ps5 again without fixing this issue. So, to fix this problem we can do one thing is to reset the ps5. We also perform the process of factory reset when we have to offer our ps5 to our cousins or friends. Or when we have to sell our ps5 to anyone then for this also we have to reset our ps5.

Things we should know before performing a factory reset

Once we will complete the process of resetting our ps5. Then we will give the command to our gaming console to clear all the content which we had stored on it. After we will finish the resetting process of our ps5 then we will no longer able to get access to our games and other files which we were using before. This happens because when we reset the ps5 after that it erases all the data which is stored on it.
We will also lose all the settings which we had done on our gaming console previously. All the settings of our ps5 will restore back to its default version. We will also have to connect our gaming console again with our television and the controllers. We will not be able to use the controllers and the ps5 if we will not reconnect them with our television. So, these all were the things that we should know before resetting our gaming console.

How to reset ps5?

If you also want to reset your ps5 with safety. Then you should know the proper way of resetting your gaming console. So, to know the proper way to reset your ps5, you have to read the steps given below properly:
You have to reach the safe mode. From there you can easily reset your ps5.

  • You have to discover the button given for power on and off. You will get this button on your ps5. If you don’t know the button then go for the biggest button provided on ps5. The larger button is a power button.
  • After you will get this “power button” provided on your gaming console. Then you have to switch off your ps5. You can perform this process by holding the button given for power and then pressing it.
  • Once the system of your ps5 will switch off properly. Then you have to again hold the power button and press it. But this time you have to stop pressing it just after your ps5 will beep 2 times. You will have to wait for at least 7 to 8 seconds for 2nd beep.
  • Now, you have to take the controller provided for the ps5. Then you have to use the USB cable for connecting the controller with the ps5.
  • After the controller will be connected to the ps5 then you have to find the button given for “PS”. Then you have to hold and press the PS button.
  • Once you will perform this step. Then the ps5 gaming console will open in “Safe mode”.
  • Now, from the safe mode you will see that there is an option given for “reset”. You have to just select this option.
  • After you will choose the option for reset. Then you will get the confirmation to begin this procedure. Just confirm it from there and then your ps5 will start the process of resetting.

How to reset ps5 controller?

When you are using your old controller, which was provided with your ps5. Suddenly you face issues while playing your game. This issue is related to the ps5 controller. Now, if you want to fix the problem with your controller. Then you can try to reset the ps5 controller. Once you will complete the resetting process of your ps5 controller then it will work properly as it was used to work before.
If you are not aware of the process to reset the controller of ps5. Then follow the lines given below which will guide you while resetting your ps5 controller:

  • First of all, you have to power off your ps5 gaming console. You can do this by holding the power button and then pressing it for at least 3 to 4 seconds.
  • Once you will perform this activity. Then you have to remove the power cable of the ps5 from the socket of the power connection. This process will completely switch the ps5 gaming console.
  • Now you have to take the controller and find a hole inside it. You have to check it near the button L2.
  • Once you will get the hole then you will see that inside it there is a button provided for turning on or off the ps5 controller.
  • After you will find the button. Then you have to take a pin or paper clip. Then you have to hold and the power button of the controller and press it for at least 5 to 10 seconds.
  • You can perform the above process with the help of the pin or clip.
  • Now, after doing this you have to again connect the ps5 with the power supply. To do this you have to connect the power cable of ps5 to the socket. Then you have to hold the power button of ps5 and press it for at least 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Once you will see that your ps5 is switched on. Then you have to connect the controller of ps5 with it.
  • After you will connect the controller then you have to again power on the controller.
  • To perform this step, you have to follow the same process. Just you have to again hold the power button of the controller and press it for at least 5 to 10 seconds. The pin or clip will help you to do it again.

Once you will finish this whole procedure perfectly. Then the process to reset the ps5 controller will complete.

How to reset ps5 media remote?

We can say that the ps5 is the latest and best model of PlayStation. But nowadays many of us who are using ps5 are facing issues related to the media remote of ps5 gaming console. Sometimes when we reboot our ps5 gaming console then this problem solves. But in very few cases it happens. When we use our ps5 gaming console then its remote control does not work.
Now, in this situation, if you want to fix the media remote of your ps5 gaming console. Then you can try to reset ps5 media remote. If you are not aware of the process for resetting the media remote of ps5 gaming console. Then this article will help you to learn the process of resetting the media remote of ps5 gaming console. To know the process, you have to follow the lines that are given below:
To reset the media remote of ps5 gaming console you have to erase the paired media remote and then pair it again.

  • So, for starting this process. We have to open our ps5 gaming console first. We can do this with the help of the power button provided on the ps5 gaming console.
  • Now, with the help of the controller of ps5 we have to reach the menu of settings of the ps5 gaming console.
  • Once we will reach the menu of settings. At that point, we have to find the menu for “Accessories”. After we will get the “Accessories” option then from there we will reach its menu by choosing this option.
  • After we will reach the menu of accessories, from there we have to choose the option for “General”. Once we will choose this option then we will be able to see the general menu.
  • Now, in the general menu we have to find the option for “Bluetooth Accessories”. After we will get the option for “Bluetooth Accessories” then we will select this option.
  • Once the Bluetooth accessories menu will open. At that point, we will see the word “Media Remote”. Now we have to select the word “Media remote”.
  • Now, after opening the menu of the media remote. We have to choose the option for “delete”. Then the media remote of ps5 gaming console will be deleted.

When we will delete the media remote. Then we have to pair it again with our gaming console. After pairing it again the process to reset the ps5 media remote will be finished.

How to reset ps5 headset?

When you are using the headset of ps5 gaming console for a long time. But suddenly one day the headset of ps5 gaming console stopped working or stopped providing you proper audio. Then to fix this problem you have to reset ps5 headset. If you are also experiencing issues while you are connecting the headset to ps5 gaming console. Then you can also solve this issue by resetting the headset of ps5 gaming console.
But if you don’t know that how to reset the headset of ps5 gaming console. Then you can learn this process by following the process given below in this article:

  • First of all, to begin this process you have to discover the “chat button” and the button provided for increasing the volume on the headset of ps5 gaming console.
  • Now you have to hold the chat button and volume button together. After that press both of the buttons for at least 15 to 20 seconds.
  • When you are pressing both the chat button and volume button at the same time you have to find the button which is used to power on the headset of ps5 gaming console.
  • Once you will find the button which is used to switch on the headset of ps5 gaming console. Then you have to hold this button and press it also while you are still pressing the chat and volume up buttons.
  • When you will finish doing so, then the process of resetting the headset of ps5 gaming console will complete.

After the completion of the reset process, you will be able to connect the adaptor and the ps5 headset.

How to reset ps5 controller on PC?

If you are not aware of the process to reset the controller of ps5 on your PC. Then follow the lines given below which will guide you while resetting your ps5 controller on PC:

  • First of all, you have to power off your ps5 gaming console. You can do this by holding the power button and then pressing it for at least 3 to 4 seconds.
  • Once you will perform this activity. Then you have to remove the power cable of the ps5 from the socket of the power connection. This process will completely switch the ps5 gaming console.
  • Now you have to take the controller and find a hole inside it. You have to check it near the button L2.
  • Once you will get the hole then you will see that inside it there is a button provided for turning on or off the ps5 controller.
  • After you will find the button. Then you have to take a pin or paper clip. Then you have to hold and the power button of the controller and press it for at least 5 to 10 seconds.
  • You can perform the above process with the help of the pin or clip.
  • Now, after doing this you have to connect the controller of ps5 with your PC with the help of a USB cable.
  • Once you will see that your ps5 controller is connected to your PC. After you have to again power on the controller.
  • To perform this step, you have to follow the same process. Just you have to again hold the power button of the controller and press it for at least 5 to 10 seconds. The pin or clip will help you to do it again.

When you will finish this whole setup. Then the controller of ps5 gaming console will reset on your PC.

How to reset ps5 password?

Sometimes when we are busy with our works. Then we forget numerous things which we had not used for a long time. The same happens with the ps5 gaming console. If you have the ps5 gaming console with you and you were using it before. But due to numerous other works, you have stopped using your gaming console. Then one day suddenly you wanted to play games on your ps5 gaming console. But you realize that you have also forgotten the password of your ps5 gaming console.
Now, if you want to play games on your ps5 gaming console. Then you just need the password of ps5. So, here in this article, you will know that how to reset ps5 password?

Follow the steps given below to reset your ps5 password:

You must have the email address with which you have linked the ps5 to start the process of resetting the ps5 password.

  • So, first you have to open the ps5 gaming console. You have to hold the power button of ps5 gaming console and then press it to power on your ps5.
  • Now, you have to open the page of account management of your ps5 gaming console with the help of an internet browser.
  • Once you will reach to page of management of the account. Then from there, you will get the option for “Trouble signing in”.
  • You have to click on the option of “Trouble signing in”. Once you will open this menu then you have to choose the option for resetting the password.
  • Once you will open the menu of “Reset your password”. Then after that, you will be asked to provide the user id for the ps5 and also the email which you have linked with the ps5 account.
  • Now, when you will type the email id. Then after 5 to 6 seconds, you will get a link on your email to reset the password of ps5.
  • You just have to open that mail and select the link provided there.

When you will properly follow the instruction that is given on the resetting page. After that, you will be able to reset the password of ps5.

How to reset ps5 network settings?

If you are also facing the problems while connecting your ps5 with Wi-Fi. Then there is problem in the setup of your network. To solve this problem, we have to reset ps5 network settings. Sometimes we also have to reset the network settings of our ps5 gaming console when we forget the password of the Wi-Fi.
So, if you are not able to finish this process. Then you have to follow the lines given below in this article,
To perform the process of resetting the network settings we have to erase the network settings and then again connect it to our ps5.

  • So, for starting this process. We have to open our ps5 gaming console first. We can do this with the help of the power button provided on the ps5 gaming console.
  • Now, with the help of the controller of ps5 we have to reach the menu of settings of the ps5 gaming console.
  • Once we will reach the menu of settings. At that point, we have to find the menu for “Network”. After we will get the “Network” option then from there we will reach its menu by choosing this option.
  • After we will reach the menu of network, from there we have to choose the option for “settings”. Once we will choose this option then we will be able to see the general menu.
  • Now, in the settings menu we have to find the option for “Registered network”. After we will get the option for “Registered network” then we will select this option.
  • Once the Registered network menu will open. At that point, we will see the name of our Wi-Fi network. Now we have to select the word “Wi-Fi network name”.
  • Now, after opening the menu of the Wi-Fi network. We have to choose the option for “delete”. Then the Wi-Fi network of ps5 gaming console will be deleted.

When we will delete the Wi-Fi network. Then we have to connect it again with our gaming console. After connecting it again the process to reset the ps5 network settings will be finished.