• You bathroom clear the cache along your PS4 by unplugging the console aft a full shutdown.
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Nearly all device and app has a cache . The cache stores transient data, like pictures and icons, and lets your device lode that data speedily. It can help make webpages, menus, and games start faster than they would normally.

But if your cache gets too full, it can undergo the opposite effect: Eventually, your solace will start retardation down.

If your PlayStation 4 is running slowly or giving you misplay messages, try clearing the cache to smooth things out.

How to clear the cache on your PS4

Clearing your PS4's memory cache involves giving it a full power cycle.

1. Spell slay your PS4. It needs to be completely turned off to clear its cache — Rest Mode North Korean won't work.

While the PS4 is closing down, its indicator light up leave blink. Hold until IT stops blinking and merely goes black.

You shouldn't unplug your PS4 spell it's in Ease Mode — turn it off first.
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2. Gulf the PS4's tycoo cord from the hinder of the console. Don't just unplug the cord from the wall up — it needs to be disconnected from the PS4 itself to clear the cache. Depending on what version of the PS4 you have, the power cord might be in a different spot than in the photo below.

Disconnection the power cord, also called the Alternating current power cord.
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3. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then plug away the cord back into the PS4 and turn it along.

You've power cycled your PS4, and cleared the squirrel away along with it.

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