Error CE-106485-4: There may be a problem reading the system software or application data.
Many PS5 gamers are plagued by the pesky CE-106485-4 error code when installing new games or launching existing games. When this error rears its ugly head, users can’t copy game data from physical discs to the console’s SDD or launch existing games. On rare occasions, the console enters a restart loop forcing users to shut it down completely. If you’re tired of constantly getting this error code on the screen, use the solutions below to troubleshoot the problem.
How Do I Fix PS5 Error CE-106485-4?
Update your system software and games
Are you running an outdated system software version on your PS5 console? Are there any pending updates for the game that triggered this error? If the answer is “Yes“, check for updates. Install the latest system software and game updates, restart your console and check if the error is gone.
To update your console, follow this path: go to Settings → System → System Software → System Software Update and Settings → Update System Software. Go to Sony’s support page for more information about the latest software version and the system improvements it brings to the table.
When it comes to updating your games, the most convenient solution is to enable automatic updates. Navigate to Settings → Saved Data and Game/App Settings → Automatic Updates.
Don’t hit the Copy option
If you get this error when installing new games, don’t select the “Copy” option.
- First, insert the game disc but don’t select Copy.
- Just wait for a few minutes until the copying process starts automatically.
- If nothing happens, press the PS button on your controller.
- Go to Power and hit the “Restart PS5” option. Your game should automatically install after your console reboots.
Don’t download or install multiple games
Check if there are other downloads running in the background. Your PS5 doesn’t really like downloading multiple games or files at the same time. So, wait until a game is downloaded and then download and install the next title.
Reinstall the game
Many users confirmed that reinstalling the game fixed the problem. Of course, use this solution only if error CE-106485-4 is preventing you from launching your games.
- Go to your PS5 Home screen, and select the Settings gear.
- Then go to Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
- Next, select Saved Data (PS5) or Saved Data (PS4).
- Go to Console Storage and select Delete.
- Now, select the games you want to delete, then hit the Delete button and hit OK.
- Restart your console and reinstall the game.
Rebuild the database
- Press the Power button and turn off your console.
- Hold down the Power button for about seven to ten seconds. Wait until you head the second chime and release the Power button.
- Grab the USB cable and connect your controller to the console.
- Press the PS button on the controller.
- A list of options should appear on the screen. Select Rebuild Database.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Keep in mind that the whole process may take up to a few hours and there’s a status bar on the screen tracking the progress.
Reset your PS5
Well, if this error occurs again, you may need to reset your PS5. Maybe certain game or system files got corrupted beyond repair. But before you do that, you need to back up your data so that you’ll be able to restore it later. Navigate to Settings → System → System Software → Reset PS5. Confirm your choice and follow the on-screen instructions.
Contact PlayStation Support
If the problem persists, you may want to contact the game developer for further help. However, if the error affects many games or all of your games, contact PlayStation support. You may need to get your console repaired.
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