Quick Summary
Error CE-34878-0 on PlayStation indicates that the game or application you were using has crashed unexpectedly. This often occurs due to corrupted data, system software issues, or hardware problems.
Common Causes
- Corrupted Game/Application Data: Damaged or incomplete game files can lead to instability and crashes.
- System Software Issues: Outdated or corrupted system software can conflict with applications, causing them to crash.
- Hardware Problems: In rare cases, a hardware malfunction (e.g., hard drive, RAM) can trigger the error.
- Game-Specific Bugs: Certain games may have inherent bugs or glitches that cause crashes under specific conditions.
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Restart the Application
Step 1: Close the application completely.
Step 2: Restart your PlayStation.
Step 3: Launch the application again.
Method 2: Install the Latest System Software Update
Step 1: Go to Settings > System Software Update on your PlayStation.
Step 2: Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install any available updates.
Step 3: Restart the console after the update is complete.
Method 3: Install the Latest Game Patch
Step 1: Highlight the game on the PlayStation home screen.
Step 2: Press the Options button on your controller.
Step 3: Select 'Check for Update' and install any available patches.
Method 4: Rebuild the Database
Step 1: Turn off your PlayStation completely. Do not enter Rest Mode.
Step 2: Press and hold the power button until you hear two beeps (the second beep will occur about 7 seconds after the first).
Step 3: This will boot the PlayStation into Safe Mode.
Step 4: Connect your Dualshock 4 controller with a USB cable.
Step 5: Select option 5 'Rebuild Database'.
Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions. This process may take some time.
Method 5: Reinstall the Game
Step 1: Back up your save data to PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage or a USB drive (Settings > Application Saved Data Management).
Step 2: Delete the game from your PlayStation.
Step 3: Reinstall the game from the PlayStation Store or the game disc.
Step 4: Restore your save data if needed.
Method 6: Initialize the PlayStation 4
WARNING: This will erase all data on your console. Back up your data before proceeding.
Step 1: Go to Settings > Initialization > Initialize PS4.
Step 2: Choose 'Full' initialization.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 4: After initialization, reinstall the system software and your games.
Method 7: Contact PlayStation Support
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, there may be a hardware problem. Contact PlayStation Support for further assistance.