We all know that PlayStation consoles usually don’t run into various errors like any generic PC. However, when they do, players are overwhelmed with an error message that is often difficult to comprehend. Recently, there have been many reports from PS5 players regarding the Cannot start the application error. So, in this article, we will be sharing details on how to fix the error and get your console running again. Here’s everything you need to know.
As the new PS5 was released back in Nov 2020, many players have had their fair share of challenges to get hold of one. Whenever a PS5 sale goes live, the product runs out of stock within seconds and many have shared their frustration over this fact. However, if you are one of those lucky ones to get a PS5 right after it was launched globally, you must be overjoyed by the experience it has to offer. Well, the PS5 is indeed a very well-built console with exclusive features, but it isn’t free from errors and bugs. As per reports, the “Cannot start the application” error in the PS5 has been troubling a lot of players.
If you are facing the same error on your console, you don’t need to worry anymore as we have included some potential workarounds and fixes to fix this issue. Continue reading to know more details.
PS5: How to fix cannot start the application error
Well, we know that getting errors on your PS5 can be really frustrating, but we can’t deny the fact that the frequency of errors in the PS5 console is pretty low than other platforms like PC. Anyways, follow the given methods to fix the “cannot start the application” error on your PS5.
Clean your Game disk
If you are using an optical disk to run the game on your PS5, we recommend you eject it from the console first and clean it with any microfibre cloth. You can also buy any disk cleaning spray from a store for maximum efficiency while cleaning.
Restore Game Licenses
Restoring your game licenses can fix this error on your PS5 for good. To access this setting, follow the given path-Settings> Users and Accounts> Other> Restore Game Licenses> Restore
Delete Saved game data from your Console
This method is not highly recommended but if the error isn’t fixed by now, you should consider doing this. However, before deleting your saved game data, make sure to backup your data on a USB drive to be able to restore it later. To back up your saved game data on your PS5, follow the given path-
Settings> Saved data and Game/App Settings> Saved Data(PS5)
To delete the saved game data, follow this path-
Settings>Storage> Console Storage> Saved Data> PS5 Games> “Select the particular game on which this error is occurring”> Delete
Reinstall the game
If the error persists, you must reinstall the game and then check if it runs fine.
Boot in Safe mode and Rebuild Database
If none of the above-mentioned methods work, try this one.
1) First, shut down your console.
2) Now, hold the power button of your console until you hear two beeps. This will boot up your console in Safe Mode.
3) Once you are in the Safe mode menu, you will have to select the Rebuild Database option. This will completely rebuild your PS5’s database. Well, you don’t need to worry as you won’t be losing any data.
So, these were all the potential workarounds to fix the cannot start the application error on your PS5. For more such guides, make sure to stay tuned with us on AndroidGram.
