What happens to old PS4 after data transfer?

Transferring data to your new PS4™ system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4™ system. Either your current PS4™ system or the new PS4™ system can be registered as your primary PS4™ system.
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What happens to PS4 after data transfer?

Transferring data from one PS4 system to another will delete any data from the PS4 system you are transferring the data to. The PS4 system you are transferring the data from will not be affected. You will need to have the latest system software installed on both PS4 systems.
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When you transfer data from PS4 to PS5 do you lose it on PS4?

You can copy PS4 game saved data from your source console to a USB drive, and then use the USB drive to copy the data to your destination console. If you already have saved data for the same game on your PS5 console, you can replace it with the saved data from your USB drive.
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Do you need your old PS4 to transfer data?

The games are connected to your account, not your coneole, so yep. Any and all purchases will be transferred to a new PS4. Save data, however, won't be transferred unless you upload them to PS+ cloud storage. System data won't be transferred either.
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Can you transfer your old broken PS4 console data to a new 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 to Factory Reset PS4 & PS4 Pro to Resell it (Delete ALL DATA)

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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Does transferring data from PS4 to PS4 delete everything?

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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Should I delete PS4 data before selling?

If you're selling, trading, or even giving away your PlayStation 4, you should perform a factory reset to erase (and therefore protect) all your personal information.
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Do I need to keep my PS4 on to transfer to PS5?

Transfer your data over your Wi-Fi network

Turn on both consoles and connect them to the same network using Wi-Fi or a local area network (LAN) cable. On the PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer > Continue.
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Does PS4 backup all users?

All user data is included in the backup data. Users who have never signed in to PlayStation™Network can restore saved data to only the original PS4™ system that was backed up. To restore saved data to another PS4™ system, you must sign in to PlayStation™Network before backing up data.
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What happens to my PS4 when I get a PS5?

Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console. There are two main options to transfer your PS4 games and saved data to a PS5. Using an external hard drive or using a Wi-Fi or LAN connection.
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What to do with my PS4 after getting a PS5?

Players can transfer game save files from a PS4 console to PS5 using a LAN cable, by connecting wirelessly (WiFi), or saving the save files to a compatible USB drive. And if you are an active PS Plus member, you can transfer your PS4 game saves to your PS5 using cloud storage.
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What happens if I cancel my data transfer from PS4 to PS5?

With the systems essentially non-functional during the data transfer, the only way to stop it is to turn off the consoles, which isn't recommended during any sort of save transfer. Aborting the process definitely runs some danger of corrupting data, which could end up ruining hard-earned saves.
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How long should it take to transfer PS4 data to PS5?

Depending on the data size, this transfer may take several hours. You might want to initiate it before bed that night or work the following day. Step 1: Update your PS4 and PS5 to the latest system software.
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How do I merge PS4 accounts?

Log in to your PSN account. Navigate to Settings>Combine Accounts.
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Do games you bought on PS4 transfer to PS5?

You'll need both your PS5 and PS4 turned on and connected to the internet over Wi-Fi, or you can connect the two via a LAN connection. Once they're connected, you can simply select all the games currently stored internally on your PS4 to transfer to PS5 or tick those that you want to make the leap.
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Do PS4 games look better on PS5?

With the advanced graphic capabilities of the PS5, you may be wondering, “Do PS4 games look better on PS5?”. While some PS4 games may have an upgrade patch, allowing for improved visuals and gameplay on the PS5, most PS4 games will look the same whether you play them on the PS4 or PS5.
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Does initializing PS4 delete everything?

Initializing your PS4 will wipe out everything stored on it, that includes games data, apps, users data, system settings, and credit card details. However, your account info will still be safely stored on the servers and your local drive after initialization.
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Should you fully initialize PS4 before selling?

if you happen to be a PlayStation Plus member, back up everything online. then when you get the PS5, log on and download all you have backed up earlier on the PS4. Once you clear the PS4's hard drive(or SSD), it is ready to be sold.
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Will deleting a PS4 account delete everything?

Deleting your PS4 account will mean you'll be losing any game data, videos and screenshots for that account.
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What should I delete before selling my PS4?

Initialize your PS4™ system

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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How do I free up space on my PS4 without deleting games?

If you don't want to delete the existing games in PS4 console storage, you can download the new game to USB extended storage, or upgrade your PS4 console HDD.
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Does deleting games speed up PS4?

Low disk space is also a culprit in slowing down PS4 performance. Games likely take up the most space, so deleting ones that you're not currently using can give you a big speed boost. Luckily, your game saves will be retained so you can always reinstall and play again without losing any of your progress.
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Will rebuilding database on PS4 delete data?

Does rebuilding a database on a PS4 delete everything? Nope, it doesn't delete anything from your PS4. It just reorganize your files, and making it more optimized. It does, however, deletes your created folders (only folders, not the contents).
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How do I restore my PS4 without backup?

To restore system software to its default settings, select (Settings) > [Initialisation] > [Restore Default Settings], and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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