Hardline PS4 (in game install too slow)
Dear all, My installation is going way too slow, I've downloaded the game and the update (pre-ordered it) on ps4, but now it's downloading for cca 5hrs already, yet its at 50%. (Full game 50%) ...
Forum Discussion
There is unfortunately not much we can do if the general install is taking longer as usual. You can try to reset your console or to delete cancel and resume the install but that could mean that you need to install the game from the scratch. again. The general installation process should not take hours though.
To reset your console or to rebuild your console data base, you need to enter the PS4 safety mode. To restart or update the system as well as rebuilding the database could do the trick:
Starting the PS4 in Safe Mode
- Turn off the PlayStation 4 by pressing the power button on the front panel. The power indicator will blink for a few moments before turning off.
- Once the PlayStation 4 is off, press and hold the power button. Release it after you've heard two beeps: one when you initially press, and another 7 seconds later.
- Connect the DualShock 4 controller with the provided USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.
Safe Mode Options
The following options are available in Safe Mode:
- Restart System - Ends Safe Mode and restarts the PlayStation 4 normally.
- Update System Software - Allows the PlayStation 4 to update the system software via Internet, USB Drive, or Disc.
- Rebuild Database - Scans the drive and creates a new database of all content.
This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
Cheers
Basti
I have figured out the problem. The solution is simple: Plug PS4 into ethernet connection (if available) and put the PS4 into rest mode. That will speed up the download process which was slickly labeled as "installation" by the developer. That obvious mislead shows that the slow "install" was anticipated and acknowledged by the developer with knowledge that the average PS4 user will play other games or use apps whilst waiting for an expected install which is normally quick after download. My PS4 has sped up significantly since I plugged it to the router and put it in rest mode. I see now after viewing information on the battlefield app that I was not waiting for installation, I was actually waiting for a slow download hidden in the background. The simple thing that should have been stated is what to actually do to speed up the download instead of misleading statements. Furthermore, I have noticed that the old posts are being showed on the first pages of this site which seems a little shady in light of the fact that EA is the developer of the game and offered a ridiculous solution to the problem that was apparently foreseeable because the download is being hidden with a stupid suggestion to check out a battle log that won't substitute for HOURS of waiting.
