PS4 Error Code (CE-30454-6) | Fixed by Experts

After the recent update for the PS4 system, many users reported getting Error Code (CE-30454-6) that says: “The database is corrupted. The PS4 will restart.” as seen in the image below.

So, when you press the “Ok” button, the PS4 will restart. If you turn off the PS4 and then turn it on again, your screen will show up this message. So, what does Error (CE-30454-6) actually mean, what to do in this situation, and what actually causes this error? All that will be discussed in this article.

What Does PS4 Error Code (CE-30454-6) Mean?

The PS4 Error Code (CE-30454-6) indicates that there’s a sort of data corruption going on in the PS4 database to the extent that the system can no longer start up.

There could be a number of reasons why the PS4 database might get corrupted. Some of these reasons include:

• A software malfunction or glitch that causes data to become corrupt
• The storage device is full and not having enough storage space to save new game data, updates, etc.
• Your PS4 internal HDD is defective or has bad sectors.
• Having too many applications installed on the console at the same time which can cause the PS4 database to be corrupted.
• An abrupt power surge/outage may cause the PS4 database to be corrupted.
• The PS4 has crashed for any reason or it got overheated, which can also cause database corruption.

You can learn more about PS4 database corruption and why it happens from here.

How to Fix PS4 Error Code (CE-30454-6)?

Here are a few suggested solutions to fixing PS4 Error Code (CE-30454-6).

Rebuild The PS4 Database From Safe Mode

If you’re getting the PS4 Error Code (CE-30454-6), then your best bet is to try and rebuild the PS4 database. To do this, you’ll need to boot your PS4 into Safe Mode.

1. Turn off your PS4 by holding down the power button for a few seconds until it beeps twice and goes off.
2. Once it’s turned off, press and hold the power button again until you hear two beeps.
3. Release the power button once you see the Safe Mode menu.
4. Select “Rebuild Database” and press “X”.
5. The PS4 will start rebuilding the database and this process can take a few hours.

Once the rebuild process is completed, your PS4 should start up without any errors. If you’re still getting the CE-30454-6 error code, then there might be something wrong with your PS4’s internal HDD and you might need to get it repaired or replaced.

Factory Reset Your PS4 and reinstall PS4 system software

We prefer doing this step after formatting the PS4 HDD on a PC, but if this is not possible now, you can try to initialize the PS4 without formatting.

To factory reset your PS4 from safe mode:

1. Turn off your PS4 by holding down the power button for a few seconds until it beeps twice and goes off.
2. Once it’s turned off, press and hold the power button again until you hear two beeps.
3. Release the power button once you see the Safe Mode menu.
4. Select option #7 that is “Initialize the PS4 and reinstall the PS4 system software” and press “X”.
5. The PS4 will start factory resetting and this process can take a few hours.
6. Once the reset process is completed, your PS4 will restart and you’ll need to setup your console again.
7. Now, go to Settings>System Software Update and install the latest system software update for the PS4.
8. After the system software update is installed, try booting your PS4 into Normal Mode and see if the CE-30454-6 error code has been fixed.

To learn more on PS4 factory reset, please visit this page.

Full-format your PS4 hard drive on a PC

When your PS4’s hard drive starts to generate errors, just like Error (CE-30454-6), you might want to format it so that you can start fresh again. Performing a Full-format on your PS4 hard drive will rewrite the bad sectors that might be the reason for this error and restore the original performance of your PS4 HDD.

Additionally, formatting your PS4’s hard drive will erase all of the data on it, so make sure you back up any important files before doing this.

This is a better option than paying for a new hard drive. If you can repair the PS4 internal HDD and restore its original performance, why waste your money and buy a new one unless you’re looking to boost its performance with an SSD.

Replace the PS4 HDD with a new drive (SSD is most recommended)

When you replace the PS4 HDD with an SSD, you’ll get major performance benefits that are:

• Less errors and failures, as SSDs are much more reliable than mechanical drives and last longer. Also, due to using less power than HDD, errors related to power shortage are more unlikely to happen with an SSD compared to HDD.
• Increased loading times for games and applications.
• Faster game saves.
• A more responsive console due to the faster read/write speeds of an SSD.
• Overall improved performance for your PS4.

Here is a list of the best SSDs for your PS4. Just pick the one you like and replace the old HDD with it, and this shall resolve Error (CE-30454-6) on your PS4.

Conclusion

These are some of the methods that you can use to fix CE-30454-6 error code on your PS4. If you still have any questions or queries, feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below and we will be sure to help you out.