The PlayStation is a well-renowned gaming console that was first released in the year 2013. Now, with the latest version of this console which is PS4 Pro, users are capable of playing the latest games in 4K resolution that too at the faster frame rates. Although this is a reliable and solid device there are times when users may encounter some annoying issues. One such issue is the PS4 corrupted data error. In this article, you will learn how to fix corrupted data error on your PS4.
What is PS4 Corrupted Data Error?
When the PS4 corrupted data error occurs you will usually see an error message labeled as CE-34875-7 or NP-32062-3 and most of the users think it is a scary problem but in fact, it is quite easy to fix. Usually, this issue concerns the game data and not the system data and happens when you are trying to install a game.
In other words, this error basically refers to the data of a specific game being corrupted, not some kind of crucial data on your PS4 itself. The problem can exhibit itself during the installation of a game and when it installs, the error message appears, and you only have a half-installed game that you can’t play.
On the other hand, the error can also appear while you are playing a game that you have already installed. The audio may start to a flaw, the frame-rate drops, and then the game crashes and you the same message appears.
Steps to Fix Corrupted Data Error on PS4-
In order to fix your corrupted data, follow the steps given below. You don’t have to try them all, you can find the one that works best for you.
Locate and Delete the Corrupted Data File Manually: – When you have got a Corrupted Data error screen, the system will identify it and store the data file in a separate folder. You can locate the file and remove with a few simple steps:
- First of all, navigate to Settings -> System Storage Management -> Saved Data -> Media Player.
- After entering into the Media player folder, there you will see a “corrupt data” saved file.
- Next, press the Options button and delete the saved corrupt data file.
- Then, exit and reopen the Media Player app.
After reopening the “Media player”, the corrupted file should not appear anymore. In case, if the file is from a video game, then you should try to reinstall the game.
Manually Remove the Downloaded PS4 File and Redownload: – If the downloaded file was not installed to your system properly, then the data has been corrupted during the process. If the data file has become corrupted while it was being downloaded, it will appear in the Downloads folder as a grayed out broken square icon. For fixing this:
- First of all, open the “Notifications” menu on your home screen.
- Next, press the “Options” button and select “Downloads”, then find the corrupted file.
- After finding the file, press “Options” again and delete the file.
After deleting the file, try to download the file again.
Rebuild the PS4 Database for Fixing the Corrupted Data: – In case, if the above solution does not resolve your issue, then you can try the “Rebuild database” process. Doing this will scan your whole PS4 system for any bugs, issues, and anything which is not working properly. Rebuilding database is not going to erase anything from your drive but it will rather try to repair the corrupted files.
- First of all, turn off your PS4 and connect the controller to the PS4 via USB port.
- After that, hold the power button and before releasing it make sure that it has beep twice.
- Now, the PS4 will enter safe mode.
- Here, you need to select the “Rebuild Database” option and wait until the process is complete.
- Then, turn on your console and check if the corrupted data error still exists.
Restore Licenses on the Game: – Another simple thing that you can try to fix the “corrupted data” error on your PS4 is to restore the licenses on all the games associated with your account. There might be a chance that at some point your game licenses might have gone out of sync with your account and that could be the reason behind corrupted data problem.
In order to restore licenses for your PS games, go to “Settings -> Account Management -> Restore Licenses”.
Summing Up
These are the most convenient and easy ways to fix corrupted data error on your PS4. If you are still having problems, you can try the “Initialize PS4” option from the Safe Mode screen and this will delete all data on your system and restores it to its default settings. Although it is not a pretty solution but may be necessary as an absolute last resort. It may be possible that the game disc is damaged and you will need to replace it otherwise you can get PlayStation help number here.