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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