PS5 "Rest Mode" Crashing

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The console shuts down completely or freezes when you try to wake it from Rest Mode.

Symptoms
  • Console won't wake
  • Hard reboot required
  • Database rebuilding
Possible Causes
  • External HDD conflict
  • Software bug
  • Power supply issue

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Disable Rest Mode

Settings > System > Power Saving > Set Time Until PS5 Enters Rest Mode > Don't Put in Rest Mode.

2

Unplug External Storage

Test if the crash still happens without your external hard drive connected.

3

Update System Software

Sony has released multiple patches to address Rest Mode stability.

When to See a Technician

This is a well-known issue; if it persists, it's safer to fully shut down the console instead of using Rest Mode.

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