How to Fix Too Many USB Devices Connected Error on PS4

If you own a PS4, you must have experienced the error, “too many USB devices connected”. This error is actually one of the most common errors that occurs on PS4 device. We understand how frustrating this could be especially when there is no UBS device even connected to your PS4. Hence, to address this confusion, we shall feature and provide you useful information which you could learn from.

This error unfortunately could lead to another error of PS4 freezing up and stoping to work.

Reasons Why This Error Occur?

There are numerous reasons as to why this error could occur and possibly they are the following:

• Sudden electric surge which could negatively has impacted the functionality of the USB ports of PS4.
• Abrupt logical programmatic error within PS4 system
• Using the USB hub with PS4 and connecting too many USB devices to it
• Connecting a defective PS4 controller to your USB port
• Malfunctioning USB connector
• Defective PS4 USB port

How to Fix Too Many USB Devices Connected Error

Step 1 – Turning off your PS4

• Select power your function screen
• Select Turn off PS4
• Press and hold power button for about 7 seconds or until you hear two beeps
• Once the power light blinks and turns to white, your device has been turned off.

Step 2 – Disconnect All USB Devices

• This is very important method and it is completely mandatory method after turning off your PS4.
• Ensure that you remove all USB devices that are connected to your PS4 – controller, VR, external HDD and the like.

Step 3 – Unplug your Power Cable

• Ensure that you unplug your PS4 power cable from its socket.
• Leave your PS4 unplug for about 30 seconds before plugging it back and turning it on.

Step 4 – Turn your PS4 on

• Press your power button on
• Press the PS button on a pair controller

Step 5 – Connect the USB devices to PS4 one by one

• Once that everything would seem okay or fine, you could already start to connect all the USB devices one by one.
• Check if it operates it properly and check which device has the problem.

Rebuild your PS4 Database

• Reboot your PS4
• Login to Safe Mode
• Select Option number 5
• Follow the instructions on-screen

Full Initialize your PS4

If your PS4 system files becomes damaged or corrupted because of some reason, you could experience the error of too many USB devices connected. However, no matter whatever the reason is, your will still need to initialize your PS4 and reinstall your PS4 system software from scratch. If you have decided to do this, keep in mind that all of your data will be erased. Hence, it is highly recommended that you keep your important data backed up.

Reinstall PS4 System Software

• Download the official PS4 firmware
• Create a new folder on your USB device and rename it PS4
• Put your PS4 to Safe mode
• Initialize your PS4 and reinstall your system software on your PS4
• Restart and check if you would still get the error of too many USB devices connected.

Repair Faulty Hardware

If there are not USB device connected to your PS4 and you have tried all the steps and methods provided above, then it is time for you to bring it to a professional and have your PS4 checked as it could be that your PS4 would need some maintenance work.