Corrupted data on your PS4 sounds like a nightmare. Unlike PC’s and other hardware, PS4 is not easy to open for customizing and tinkering. It is a closed system and when you get an error like this it will be a scary thing. However, there are few things you can do when you get “corrupted data” error on PS4.
What is the “Corrupted Data” error on PS4?
PS4 users usually get this error when they try to install a game. Mostly this error comes when you insert a corrupted game on the PS4 hard disk. You will see the error names such as CE-34875-7 or NP-32062-3 when you try to install a game. When the error encounters, it will leave the game half installed on your PS4.
In some cases, the error appears during the game. It is due to the same error happened during the installation of the game which results in frame rate drop, audio glitches and crashes.
How to fix corrupted data on PS4?
There are a couple of ways to fix the issue on PS4. These are the most prominent methods to fix the error.
1. PS4 Rebuild Database
Use this method if your PS4 is regularly crashing. This method will deeply scan your PS4 and finds the problem causing files and fixes them.
- Turn off the PS4 completely.
- Now press and hold the power button and release it after hearing the two beep sounds.
- Now the PS4 will boot into the “Safe Mode”.
- Connect a DualShock 4 controller with a USB cable and press the PS button.
- Select the “Rebuild Database” option.
- Wait for some time to PS4 rebuild database and after completion, it will restart.
- In most of the cases, the above solution works flawlessly.
2. Reinstall Data
Use this method if you are facing corrupted data issue while playing a particular game.
- Go to Notifications on the PS4 Home screen and press Options and select Downloads.
- Here, find the game you are facing and delete the data.
- Now, clean the Disc of the game properly and try reinstalling the game.
These two methods worked for many PS4 users to fix the issue. Let us know which methods worked for you in the comment section below.