Rest mode can be a very helpful feature if you want to download files of large sizes on your PS4. With the help of rest mode, you don’t have to stop your daily tasks and wait on the download to get completed. You can just get back to your daily life, continue any important chore, and start playing the game once it’s downloaded. Moreover, when the PS4 is in rest mode, updates of system software and applications can happen automatically. Not only this, but rest mode also saves unnecessary power consumption. Although this feature at times seems good, sometimes there can be situations when games may not be downloading when your PS4 is set on Rest mode. If you have also come across such a situation, we might be able to help you with some fixes and workarounds.
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Games not downloading in rest mode on PS4: Fixes & Workarounds
The problem with rest mode in PS4 is not new. Unfortunately, Sony is not addressing this problem effectively, and therefore this has caused chaos among the PS4 community. However, we acknowledge your problem and therefore have gathered these fixes that might help you with this issue.
1) Check your network connection:
The first thing that you need to make sure is that your internet connection is working properly. This is because, without proper bandwidth, your PS4 may get stuck while downloading games in between. So, use a website that gives you information about the uploading and downloading speed of your network connection. If you have a poor internet connection, try switching to a different network.
2) Enable automatic downloads:
If you want that your featured content, system software update files, and application update files are downloaded automatically, make sure that the automatic download option in your PS4 is set to ON. To enable this option, you need to open the settings of your PS4. Now, head over to the System tab. Here you will find an option called “Automatic Downloads”. Turn this option to ON.
3) Enable Internet connection in Rest mode:
You should make sure to enable the internet connection in your PS4 for rest mode. To do so, go to Settings of your PS4 and then open the Power Save Settings tab. From here, head over to the “Set Features Available in Rest Mode” option. Under these settings, you will have to select the checkbox that asks you to stay connected to the internet.
4) Check your space:
Make sure that your PS4 has enough space to install the game you are trying to download. If you are running out of space, you will need to remove a game or some other files from your PS4.
5) Update your PS4:
Make sure that the firmware and system software of your PS4 is up-to-date. However, if you are holding on to any pending updates, install them as soon as possible.
If these fixes don’t work for you, try contacting Sony support with your problem. On this note, we hope gaming becomes a bit easier for you after reading this article. Also, if you want to get the latest updates in the world of tech and gaming, do not forget to visit Androidgram.
