How do I transfer data back to my PS4?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.
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How do I get my old data back on PS4?

Make sure you don't erase any important data by mistake.
  1. Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore.
  2. Insert the USB drive that contains the backup into your PS4 console.
  3. Select Restore PS4.
  4. Select the backup file you'd like to restore.
  5. Select Yes to restore.
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What happens to PS4 after data transfer?

When you transfer data, all data saved on your new PS4™ system is deleted. This process cannot be undone, so be sure to back up the data to a USB storage device and sync your trophies with PlayStation™Network servers in advance.
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Can you transfer data from a dead PS4?

If the hard drive is fine, you should be able to pop it into another PS4 and copy the data. If the hard drive is not fine, then no.
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How do I transfer storage to my PS4?

How to copy your PS4 console saved data to a USB storage device
  1. Connect a USB storage device to the PS4 console.
  2. Go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device.
  3. Select a game.
  4. Place ticks next to the data you wish to copy, or Select All, and select Copy.
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How to transfer PS4 save data?

If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions. Do not turn off either PS4 system while transferring data. Doing this may damage your system.
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How to backup data on PS4?

This feature is useful when replacing the hard disk, transferring ownership or replacing your PS4™ system. Connect the USB storage device you want to use for the backup, and then select (Settings) > [System] > [Back Up and Restore].
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Can you transfer saved data from one account to another PS4?

On a PS4, you can transfer save data from one account to another by using the "Data Transfer" feature in the settings menu. This requires both accounts to be signed in and the use of a USB storage device to move the save files.
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Where is saved data stored on PS4?

Each user can manage saved data in PS4® system storage. Select (Settings) > [Application Saved Data Management] > [Saved Data in System Storage].
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Can you transfer data from one PS4 to another without Internet?

But if you want to transfer the games, videos, and save data you can do that by connecting both the ps4 consoles using your lan cable ( you will find a option in the setting which will allow you to transfer data from one ps4 to another using lan cable) or you can plug in an external HDD and copy the data you want to ...
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Will I lose my downloads if I get a new PlayStation?

If you sign in to PlayStation™Network on a friend's console, you can pick up from the last save on your online storage. If you get a new PlayStation console, just sign in to PlayStation Network and download your saved data.
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How do I reset my PS4 after transferring data?

Initialize your PS4™ system

Initialization of your PS4™ system restores system settings to default values. It deletes data saved on system storage and deletes all users and their data from the system. Initialize the system under (Settings) > [Initialization] > [Initialize PS4] > [Full].
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Will my games transfer to another PS4?

Are downloaded PS4 games transferable? The downloaded games on PS4 console are non transferable at all. You cannot transfer a downloaded game from one hard drive to another hard drive of other PS.
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Does PS4 automatically save to cloud?

This feature allows you to enable automatic uploading of saved data to online storage. Select (Settings) > [Application Saved Data Management] > [Auto-Upload], and then select the checkbox for each game with saved data you want to upload.
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How do you rebuild data on PS4?

Press the PS button on the controller. Select Rebuild Database from the menu. This scans the drive and creates a new database of all content. This operation may take a while depending on the type and number of data items.
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How do I recover my PlayStation account?

Go to the Account Management sign-in page and select Trouble Signing in? > Reset your password and enter your sign-in ID (email address). You are sent an email containing a secure link. The verification email can take a few minutes to arrive.
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How do I get my game data back on PS4?

Method 1. Restore Deleted or Lost PS4 Hard Drive Games from Cloud Saves
  1. Go to "Settings" > click "Application Saved Data Management".
  2. Tab "Saved Data in Online Storage" > "Download to System Storage".
  3. Select and check relative games that you saved in Online Storage > click "Download".
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Is PS4 save data tied to an account?

Nope, you do not lose them. Your games and PS Plus subscription are all link to your PSN account, not the PS4 console itself. Just login your PSN account on your new PS4 and re download all the games.
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How do I download data from PS4?

  1. Select your local user and go to Settings > Application Data Management > Saved data in Online Storage > Download to System Storage.
  2. Select the title and then the file you would like to download and select Yes to overwriting the system storage file.
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How to merge two PlayStation accounts?

Log in to your PSN account. Navigate to Settings>Combine Accounts. Once there, click on “Add Another Account.”
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Can I use the same account on two PS4?

*Console Sharing and Offline Play

If you use your account on multiple PS5 consoles or PS4 consoles, you can only activate one each.
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How long does it take to transfer data from one PS4 to another?

You'll know you can let go when the console beeps; Once you hear that, the PlayStation will take over and transfer the data. To give you an idea of how long this may take to transfer fully, we transferred roughly 300 GB of data in our test, and it took around sixty minutes to finish.
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How do I transfer data from PS4 to storage?

Press your controller's “Options” button, and a pop-up screen will appear. Select “Move to External Storage”. Select all the games you want to transfer and then select “Move”. Your PS4 will transfer your games from to your external drive and automatically delete the old versions from your console once complete.
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How do I backup my PlayStation saves?

Go to Settings > System. Select System Software > Back Up and Restore > Back Up Your PS5. When there are multiple USB drives connected, select the USB drive that you want to backup your data to.
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How to free up storage on PS4?

Select (Settings) > [Storage].
  1. [Extended Storage] appears when a USB storage device formatted for use as extended storage is connected to your PS4® system. ...
  2. To delete content, select the content in [System Storage] or [Extended Storage], press the OPTIONS button, and then select [Delete].
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