Modern gaming consoles are incredibly designed, but they can still have issues. Error codes are common, and often confusing. This list of error codes and potential fixes will help you when your PlayStation 4 is having an off day.
It occurs along with the message “The network connection has been lost,” indicating a delayed server response.
Download and install the latest version of Remote Play Installer on your Windows PC. Proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and when that is done, restart your PC. Now go to Settings followed by Remote Play Connection Settings. Then head over to the Remote Play Connection Settings and select the Enable Remote Play option. 「PS4 Remote Play」の設定によって変えられる2項目について紹介します。 ・タッチ操作で振動する 画面上のコントローラーをタッチ操作した際に、デバイスを振動させることができます。.
This error code occurs when the system software update file is not recognized by the PS4 system and has failed.
Reinstall PS4 system software using safe mode
If this process fails, you will need to update the PS4 system software using the guide.
This error code is caused by an issue running the game that is currently being played on the system and indicates a firmware error.
This error code is caused by a failure to connect to the wireless network.
Go to [Settings] > [Network] > [Set up Internet Connection] to configure the network settings again.
If the error only occurs in a limited time, the wireless network may be busy and preventing the connection. Try disconnecting other devices from the wireless network and retry internet connection test at [Settings] > [Network] > [Test Internet Connection]. If you cannot disconnect other devices from the wireless network, try the internet connection test on PS4 later.
This error code is caused when the PS4 cannot connect to the network.
This error occurs when the system cannot update using a USB storage device.
Go to [Settings] > [System Software Update] to update your PS4.
If that’s not possible, follow these steps:
Insert the USB storage device into your PC/Mac USB, right-click, and select ‘Format’ to open the dialog box. Select FAT or exFAT from the drop-down menu under the ‘File system.’
Using a computer, create a folder named “PS4”. Inside that folder, create another folder named “UPDATE”. The update file (“PS4UPDATE.PUP”) must be stored in the “UPDATE” folder. If the error persists, the downloaded file may be corrupted, so delete the update file from your USB device and download it again.
If the issue still happens, delete the download file from your USB drive and re-download it.
This error code populates when the PSN is down or temporarily unavailable. The only fix is to wait for the PSN to come back up.
You may have a problem connecting to your local network.
This error code is caused by an internet connection test failure.
You may have a problem connecting to PlayStation Network (“PSN”) as your network connection has timed out during the PSN sign-in process.
This error occurs when you buy a game or DVD from a different country. The PlayStation 4 does not support playing discs from other regions.
This content cannot be used at the moment. Please contact PlayStation Support for assistance.
The PS Vita could not be linked to the PS4 System for Remote Play as the accounts on the systems are not the same.
To use the Remote Play feature, the same PSN account must be linked to both systems.
If you need to switch the PSN account on your PS4, select [Power] > [Switch User] on the home screen.
Only one PSN account can be linked to a PS Vita. To link a new account, you will need to restore your PS Vita system. You can restore the system software to its default condition and delete all of the data in system storage by selecting [Format] > [Restore This System], and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
This error code occurs when a download is suspended due to the corruption of the content.
After the system initialization, try to re-download the content from the Library.
This error occurs when a credit or debit card information stored on your account is not valid.
This kind of error happens when you are entering a voucher code, and your account’s wallet exceeds the limit of $150 or 150EUR.
Try redeeming the code when the balance in your account is not exceeding the limit.
This error occurs when the PSN voucher code you enter expires or is not available yet.
PlayStation 4 cannot recognize the content properly. The registration information of the content might be incorrect.
Please download the content again.
If the error persists, report the title to Customer Support.
Network connection has timed out. Your network connection is likely to be unstable or not strong enough.
Download of the latest update file is still ongoing. You need to install this update file to use the feature.
You are signed out of the PSN and are trying to use a feature that is reliant on the PSN login.
To use this feature, please sign in PSN by selecting [Settings] > [PSN] > [Sign In to PSN]
Data on the system may be corrupted
This error occurs when PSN is undergoing maintenance.
Try again after some time and check the status of the PSN.
Update data of system software is partially corrupted.
Djvureader ex for mac. If you remain unable to update your system, it may need service. Please contact PlayStation Support for further assistance.
Could not find file required for system software update.
Please follow the steps below to update the PS4 system software using Safe Mode.
If the error persists, please visit the PS4 System Software page for more ways to update.
This error occurs when you cannot join a party.
An error occurred during the invitation request. Ask your friend to resend the invitation.
These errors occur when the PSN account has been suspended.
The Sony Entertainment Network (“SEN”) account has been temporarily suspended from accessing SEN services for violating our Terms of Service and User Agreement. Please check the e-mail account associated with the account for further information.
Could not connect to the server or open a webpage on the browser.
Relaunch the browser and check if the URL entered is correct.
An error occurred due to too many redirects.
If this error occurs while you are visiting an external web page via the browser, it is likely that PlayStation 4 does not support that page. Please visit the web page with another device.
Friend requests cannot be sent.
Cannot send friend requests because the user has already reached the maximum number of friends (2000 friends).
Could not connect to PlayStation Network (“PSN”)
To resolve these errors, test your connection, check the status of the PSN, get the better wifi, and check your DNS settings.
Check the status of the PSN to test the connection. If the PSN is under maintenance, try again after some time.
Sony has brought out an update for the new PlayStation 4 which allows you to stream and play PlayStation 4 games on Windows and Mac systems. This also enables you to play parallel on both the systems. One person can play on PC while one more person parallelly can play on the linked PS4 as a local multiplayer game via PS4 Remote Play.
Table of Contents - Article HierarchyThe update has opened up a bundle of opportunities for people who share the TV or play games. The setup of this futuristic feature is general and easy provided you are provided with a good internet connection. Games can be played even when you are not at home.
There are 2 main features announced for the Sony PlayStation in the PS4 Remote play version 2.0.0 update is:
Before beginning with the setup lets learn about the basic requirements for setting up your PS4 Remote Play. Below given is the list of thing you need before starting the setup:
System(Windows or Mac) with some given below elaborated basic specifications.
If it is a Windows PC:
If it is Mac OS system you will need a computer with either of the following specifications:
If you are using a system that has a built-in microphone or supports it, remote play can be used to send the signal to your PS4 so you can join in using voice chat. The mic can be controlled on or off by the mic icon on the screen.
Now that you have all the required things in the list to start with the setup of your new PlayStation 4Remote play update lets go through the steps to update this futurist feature step by step.
It is a pretty straightforward procedure which you just need to follow.
Here are few steps to follow if you wish to connect your PS4 to any system other than your primary system, you can in that case manually register or pair with the system.
But, in cases where ‘Register Manually’ didn’t appear in the bottom, do the given below steps:
Now, you should be good to go. You will see the notification on the PS4 system telling you that you have joined via Remote Play.
For the better results and hazel free gaming experience Sony has recommended that you connect the console directly to your router using a wired network connection. Your Remote Play also works on the internet if you have at least 5mbps speed connection in both upstream and downstream.
In the beginning, you could be a little disappointed with default resolution and framerate but this has its fix.
Launch the Remote Play app while your PS4 is off. Hit the settings and bring up the resolution setting options and tweak it as per your desire.
After the initial disappointment, once you do the required setting as given above. On a pretty decent network connection, Remote Play is what people who wanted to relinquish the TV for whatever reason had dreamt for.
Occasional frame skip or audio block has been noticed. These things get even worse when you tend to leave Remote Play App active in the background and start doing other things.
Better experiences noticed on OS X. Latency seems to be imperceptible over a local connection.
Things are little messed up at some points because of the compression used. If you are forced to stick to anything below 540p, seems like you are gonna get disappointed with the quality of the image. Whatever the conditions, not at any point does the user feel unplayable.
Finally would sum it up, with saying that this is indeed the futuristic feature awaited by most of the gamers. With flawless gaming experience. Giving gamers the highest level of comfort and also feel realistic.
Also, coming to the final leg. We need to be aware of the procedure to uninstall the application safely.
For the windows users:
Go to the control panel and click on the programs and features, there you will find the PS4 Remote play program. Right-click on it and then click on uninstall [PS4 Remote Play].
For Mac Users:
Drag the Remote Play from the Applications folder to the Trash. Then go to finder and Empty Trash. The application will be uninstalled from your Mac.