While the PS5 has just surpassed 20 million copies sold, Sony has committed to producing more consoles in 2023 to meet demand. Since its launch, the manufacturer has released many system updates to its machine to fix bugs reported by owners and introduce new features such as Variable Refresh Rate.
Of course, the PS5 inherited some features from its older sister, the PS4. rest mode. This mode is triggered automatically after: a long period of console inactivity. The player can also activate it manually. For those unfamiliar with this mod, keep console openwith reduced power consumption.
During this time the machine can continue to run. install controllers, download updates for your various games and also console software system updates. In other words, it not only saves you money on your electricity bill, but also makes sure your favorite games are up to date and your controllers are fully charged when you’re ready to play.
Rest mode reveals its share of problems on PS5
But Rest mode can also cause serious problems. Since the PS5’s launch in November 2020, Rest mode has been flagged multiple times by gamers for minor or more serious concerns.
While most of these bugs have been fixed by Sony through multiple updates and patches, some users are still having issues with this mod. Among the hiccups most reported by the community, we note:PS5 Suddenly Shuts Down in Rest Modesomething he shouldn’t do.
The result is that as you start, your console tells you:Your PS5 was not turned off properly”. In fact, your machine will need to check the database to make sure no data is lost during the interrupt (games, updates or backups).
and rightly, Proportion of players claiming to experience multiple crashes while exiting Rest Mode, save corrupted or deleted files as a bonus. In the worst cases, Rest Mode freezes the console. Sony’s after-sales service becomes the only solution in this case.
How to disable automatic activation of rest mode
To avoid these potential problems, we recommend disabling Rest mode. To do this, follow the procedure below:
- Go to Settings, then power management
- on the tab Energy-savingClick on Rest Mode
- then click “Don’t go into rest mode”
This way, your PS5 will not automatically enter Rest Mode after a long period of inactivity.
