Ps4 downloads application but wont play

I tried it, and it did not help. So, I am thinking that I just give up on the game cuz I am not sure I wanna do the intializing since it would take time just backing up my data and then I would have to redownload all the games and stuff. Welcome back Adam. Before you just give up, try to rebuild the PS4 database. So, I tried it, did not work. The same thing again. Now, I have more free time, so maybe I shall try and intialize the system.

Do you have any advice about backing up the data? What, excluding saves, should I back up? Additionally, this article might help you. So, just to update you. I tried to intialize but it did not help. Then I found out I need either external drive case or pc motherboard to do the full format and I have neither.

Soo yeah, I put up a warranty claim in the store where I bought the ps4, and they told me they will give me a new one. Happy ending I guess? I was playing fortnite and my ps4 turned off. When I turned it back on and clicked on the game digital I got the error ce Cannot start application. There was a grand theft auto disc in the console which was dirty I ejected the ga. It disallow me to play other digital games.

My guess is to see if it will read any diac, delete Nd reinstall fortnite. WIll be on the look for a new one I suppose. If you have already tried all the solutions on this article and none worked, you will need to replace the PS4 internal HDD. Please read this article for more details. I cannot install games. I get the erroer CE I rebuilt the database, initialized the PS4. It will play older games, but it will not install a new game from a disc.

I have tried to install two games and I still get the error. It will still play a blu-ray DVD. So I do not know what to do. I am close to the point of just buying a new one and starting from scratch but I would rather not do that so close to the release of the PS5. This will eliminate all bad sectors and restores the lost performance of the hard drive. Fortnite gives me this error every time I start it, but it only affects this game.

The easiest way to fix that is by full initializing PS4. Do you know of any good video or guide website links to show me how I can reformat my internal PS4 hardrive please? Have a look at this article. It reads it and realizes what game it is but when it goes to copy application data at the very end of copying the application data it spazzes out and says Cannot Start the Application CE then has an X over the loading bar on the home screen.. This seems to be a symptom of a bad sector on the hard drive.

This is the only way to fix bad sectors on hard drives. If you want to learn how to format PS4 internal hard drive on a PC, please read this article. Ok, so you have tried to play the already-installed games and they worked properly. But have you tried to download any other game? I want to make sure first whether it is the hard drive or it is the WW2 only.

This requires you to first download another game and check whether it works or not. Im trying to download red dead redemption 2 and in the middle of it downloading it. Will say error cannot start the application error ce even though im copying the application not playing it.

Most probably your internal hard drive is failing and suffering from bad sector. This article will help you work around it. The disc is clean and brand new. What do I need to do in order to play the game? Most probably your PS4 hard drive is suffering from bad sectors. I purchased an external hdd to upgrade the storage on my ps4 but wvery time I tey to format it I get the CE error code.

Hello I am very grateful for your advice. It helped me greatly. Thank you for your advice on cleaning the disk. It is just dying. Can anyone help me? Yes, this means the PS4 data is corrupted and the system is malfunctioning. This happens a lot due to the long use of the operating system and, I am sorry to say, you need to initialize it.

This is the only solution for this problem. Again deleted and reinstalled, cleaned the disc, followed 5th step in safe mode. Still no luck. Could you pls help me out? Is it a disc problem? There seems no scratches to it. I am afraid to say that you have to full initialize the PS4 in order to overcome this situation. If the problem is in the Disc, then it will surely resolve it. Just check, does it happen with all games or just a particular one?

Good evening i keep getting the same error code as the picture at start of problem solving wont install game amd a x goes across loading bar. If i buy an external harddrive will that solve the problem?? Hi, I have tried everything including replacing the hard drive. I only get the error when playing fortnite.

Anyone else experiencing this? Appreciate all suggestions. Try restoring the licenses settings, account management, restores licenses. This worked for me with Apex I hope it helps you with Fortnite. Recently purchased an external hard drive which is compatible with ps 4. Please read this guide on how to fix that error. I am having a problem with last of us 2. I have gone through all the steps with no luck.

I thought it might be a bad disk so amazon sent another with the same results. I can install and play all my other games just not last of us 2. Any ideas? If it works with all other games, the problem is surely with that specific game.

You can do nothing but wait for an update patch of the game or the PS4 system. Is it just the game??? I am having problem with this CE error when install all my ps4 disc game.

I also try to download the games from ps store but ps4 cannot download the file. Is it because the internal drive that cannot save the data? Most probably YES. I did the software reinstallation which deleted everything off of my Ps4Pro but after I did it, the entire system is laggy and slow. The menu pops up slow sometimes and the game cannot start. I also rebuilt the database multiple times but it keeps happening.

Idk what to do anymore, what are my options? This is certainly a hard drive failure. You have to try first to full format it on a PC as explained here.

Bro my problem is that i used to play sniper elite 4 some months ago but now i got bored so i decided to play it again but right as the downloading the application reaches 3. Need help. Why does when I try to use my format my extended storage it gives me that error code how do I fix it or do I need to buy a new extended storage?

The problem is in the PS4 internal hard drive. Try to perform a full format on it. This is not a standard on which you judge the quality of any product. Many users have no single issue with their PlayStation for years, yet some would get their xbox defective in a very short period. See then how great it will be. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

PS4 Controller. External Hard Drive. Internal Hard Drive. PS4 Hard Drive Failure? Reasons, Symptoms and Solutions. Skip to content Misc Official Error Fix The PlayStation official website suggest a fix for this error that many users found helpful.

Information on how to access and use Safe Mode can be found here. Sometimes the error is related to power issues or corrupted data in the CMOS memory chip. Disconnect the PS4 from Power then Restart The very first step you have to make is to totally unplug the PS4 from the power outlet and keep it disconnected for minutes before plugging the cable into the outlet again. Ejecting the Disc If you know how to properly eject the Disc from its player, just skip this section. This simple guide will show you how to find and restore your game licenses on PS4.

PlayStation Store game download doesn't start or fails If you have issues when downloading your purchases, please select your console for troubleshooting steps. Make sure you are signed in to the correct account. Check that your console has the latest system software installed. Update PS5 system software. Manage PS5 console storage space. Find and download games. Safe Mode on PS5 consoles. Restore your licenses.

Visit the guide below to restore licenses on your console. Restore licenses on PS5 consoles. Open ports on your router and check the firewall settings. For help with port opening and router settings, please contact your ISP Internet service provider.

Update PS4 system software. Manage PS4 console storage space. Safe Mode on PS4 consoles. Check transaction history. To fix your corrupted data, we have these ideas below. You don't have to try them all, find the one that works best for you. The commonest reason why you receive the error message is that some file related to your game gets corrupted. Removing them is the most direct way to fix the issue. Enter into the Media player folder.

There should be a 'corrupt data' saved file that shows up. The downloaded file was not installed in the system properly. It is likely that the data has been corrupted during the download process. Delete the downloaded file. As mentioned in Part 1, rebuilding a database will do a defrag of the PS4, which can solve a whole host of issues on the PS4 and fix corrupted data.

Press and hold the power button on your PS4 console until you hear the second beep. Step 3. Then release the button. Your PS4 will be in safe mode, and the screen will look like this:. Wait for the process to complete. Then turn on your PS4 to see if rebuilding the database is helpful for fixing your corrupted PS4. It the error persists, you may consider initializing your PS4 to get it off.

Sometimes, there is data loss on your PS4 after fixing the errors, which should remind you of the importance of data protection. We recommend you two ways to avoid data loss on PS4. PS3 and PS4 hard drive space can quickly run out of space once you start downloading games, demos, and HD videos. Besides, this helps you avoid data corruption.

If you have any data loss problem when you back up the data to the external device or mistaken deletion, you can ask the hard drive recovery software - EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for help. EaseUS free data recovery software, a powerful and easy recovery program which can help you solve all removable flash drives' data loss problems - recover deleted files, or lost files due to software crash, formatted or damaged, virus attack and other unknown reasons.

Whether it's your PS4 database or data gets corrupted, you will want to solve the problem as soon as possible. According to our experience, rebuilding the database is helpful in both cases.

Always remember, initializing your device is the last resort. This page includes symptoms, causes, and solutions of PS4 corrupted data or database for great PS4 players. However, some users may still not quite clear about what causes the PS4 data or database corruption, and why a corrupted database can be fixed by rebuilding.

In below, there is a list of top concerned questions that many people also asked on Google and we left a brief answer below each question. Check and find the answer to your question here:. When the error message of "Corrupted Data - Cannot load the saved data because it is corrupted" pops up on PS4, it means that you cannot play games on the console as the game data or file corrupted.

You may not be able to load either the game or your characters. Usually, when the "Corrupted Data" error happens, you will see an obvious sign with error codes shown on the PS4 displayers like CE and NP