![Ask PlayStation on Twitter: "@JoeWatkins50 Yes, please initialize the console from safe mode by selecting the 7th option called: Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) Then you'll need to download the system update Ask PlayStation on Twitter: "@JoeWatkins50 Yes, please initialize the console from safe mode by selecting the 7th option called: Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) Then you'll need to download the system update](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DfD0oNSXUAA4fgV.jpg)
Ask PlayStation on Twitter: "@JoeWatkins50 Yes, please initialize the console from safe mode by selecting the 7th option called: Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) Then you'll need to download the system update
![Image] So here's the dilemma: My PS4 can't repair my external hard drive. It says to format it again as external storage. The issue is it will erase all the data on Image] So here's the dilemma: My PS4 can't repair my external hard drive. It says to format it again as external storage. The issue is it will erase all the data on](https://preview.redd.it/0bkyp3xv0w1z.jpg?auto=webp&s=3be7b8a17467cc8bd1b92e7e2470990a2d3cc921)
Image] So here's the dilemma: My PS4 can't repair my external hard drive. It says to format it again as external storage. The issue is it will erase all the data on
![Ask PlayStation on Twitter: "@bagpipes5k Connect the USB, go to [Sound/ Devices] > [Stop Using Extended Storage] on the quick menu and then reconnect it. Make sure you reconnect it securely. Make sure Ask PlayStation on Twitter: "@bagpipes5k Connect the USB, go to [Sound/ Devices] > [Stop Using Extended Storage] on the quick menu and then reconnect it. Make sure you reconnect it securely. Make sure](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv3lxnsX0AAUYUx.jpg)
Ask PlayStation on Twitter: "@bagpipes5k Connect the USB, go to [Sound/ Devices] > [Stop Using Extended Storage] on the quick menu and then reconnect it. Make sure you reconnect it securely. Make sure
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Connect a USB storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation - Cannot Start the PS4 - YouTube
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