Here we will show you the methods in details. If you don’t want to delete any of your files or games, or have cleared some but still just don’t have enough space, then the next step is to expand your storage.
If you wish, on the other hand, you can upgrade PS4 system storage to 2tb capacity and enjoy the vast storage space and optimized performance it offers. Put the new drive into the tray, making sure that the flat side is at the handle end of the tray and the exposed components are flat side down at the open end of the tray.
If you have owned a PS4 PRO, we suggest that you pick a good external hard drive for PS4 PRO and set it as a backup storage device.
So, how to do this work? PS4 Pro wins out by a second, cutting 55 down to 54. It’s worth double-checking the backups are working before you clear anything though – go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Upload to Online Storage and confirm everything’s been uploaded before you start clearing it out. The standard HGST drive will slide right out once they’re removed. To avoid any disastrous consequence of this error, and to protect your favorite games and important files from loss due to this error, it’s strongly recommended that you take a backup copy of your hard drive regularly, so when this storage system error occurs, you won’t put your hand on your heart in a fear to lose all your data. However, when you look at the 4TB drive data, really there’s not a lot in it. If you receive a message saying the device cannot be used due to the unsupported file system, it is necessary to change the file system to FAT32 or exFAT or format USB drive. Sony will automatically back your saves up in the cloud, so you can delete and re-download them at will. You’ll then need to remove the four black screws at the corners of the hard drive tray, leaving the rubber bungs behind. And as you can see from the table above, PS4 Pro certainly wins out on the stock side of the equation, no doubt.
Therefore you must verify it is a well-functioning hard drive by testing it on a PC and running a “check desk” utility to find any potential physical error.
You might have used for your storage upgrade a defected hard drive that doesn’t function properly in the first place. In the above two parts, we show you different reasons in two situations, and now we will introduce you the different solutions about these two cases. If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, there’s even better news. PlayStation has made it as easy as it possibly could to replace. The difference is slight on most games, but more pronounced with the likes of Pro-supported titles like Battlefield 1 and Skyrim. Actually, you think you have connected it to PS4 but it is not.
So make sure all your screws are in place and the hard drive is well connected to the system via the cables. It was reported that fixing the hard drive properly inside the PS4 drive cage can simply fix this error. This will give you the chance to back up all your saves to a USB stick or external hard drive in case you ever want to use them again. Once you’ve removed it, you’ll be able to slide out the existing PS4 HDD in its little metal surround – the tray of which is highlighted by a little handle. As we know, PS4 Pro offers faster loading times on average anyway, compared to a regular PS4. You probably fail to plug in the port if the interface of your USB drive is too big.
Probably there’s only one type of PS4 system storage error that comes with the code number CE-34335-8 and described as: “ Cannot Access System Storage“. For that, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device. So, how does PS4 Pro fit into all of this? Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and tackle that PlayStation screw.
This error can simply stop the whole PS4 system from working until it’s totally fixed. In addition, the USB interface of PS4 is different from other game consoles and it is very difficult to plug a drive. To keep things neat, pick up some right-angled USB 3.0 extension leads that sit flush in the groove of the PS4. The PS4 storage error is a defect occurs during the PS4 system’s startup process, not allowing the system to start due to a malfunction caused by the system storage device (usually featured by a mechanical hard drive). Simply watch the following video and follow its steps, and you’ll be done. If you are getting this message, fixing it is way too easy. It happens sometimes when you upgrade PS4 hard drive to another one, that you’ll get the following error message that indicates there’s a system storage error detected with your storage media and that PS4 system cannot start accordingly: