Plug your controller into the PS4 and click the PS4 button. Your PS4 should have booted up in Safe Mode.Once you hear both, release the power button. You should hear a beep when pressed and another one seven seconds later. Press the power button as usual, and it should blink a few times before your console powers down. Once you boot your PS4 will need to reconnect your controller so if the USB ports aren’t working, you’ll need to have a physical repair done before connecting your controller again. Note: Before booting in Safe Mode, ensure that your USB ports all work. Here’s how to boot your PS4 in Safe Mode. For those with a Mac or iPhone, the console is equivalent to holding down the power button and hoping for the best. If you cannot turn on your console the usual way, Safe Mode may be the only solution. Starting your PS4 via Safe Mode should be seen as a last resort. Safe Mode is often used as a diagnostic tool to diagnose software problems or work through the problems without interference of third-party software.
