PlayStation 4 users are facing startup problems after software update

Some PlayStation 4 users are experiencing issues after installing software update 2.0. The biggest problem seems to be not wanting to start from standby anymore. There are also problems with YouTube.

Problems with starting the console from rest mode, a new name for standby mode, are reported by many PS4 owners. reported on Sony’s official forums. Some consoles become unresponsive when rest mode is activated. Sony says it is aware of the problems and is investigating a solution. The issues stem from software update version 2.0, which was recently rolled out.

Meanwhile, users are advised to shut down the PS4 completely, unplug it and wait three minutes. Also, users can try booting in safe mode to reset the console. However, this will ensure that all data on the storage memory is deleted.

In addition, the recent software update has caused problems with YouTube for some users. For example, in a number of cases it is not possible to link a YouTube or Google account and there appear to be problems uploading videos to the site. One of the novelties in update 2.0 was the introduction of a YouTube app. The software update also includes Share Play, with which someone can be invited to view or play a game.