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PlayStation 4 Error Codes CE-34878-0, CE 30005-8 [Full Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If something goes wrong with your games, Play Stations will display an error message to help you troubleshoot the problem. Two of these general errors areerrorcode CE-34878-0 and CE 30005-8.

CE-34878-0 is a generalerrorthat can occur due to temporary issues, software, and game problem as well as hardware problems. Theerrorcode CE 30005-8, on the other hand, can occur if the Play Station 4 is having difficulty reading the hard drive or DVD drive.

In this article, we explore how to fix thePlayStation 4errorcodes CE-34878-0, CE 30005-8 in detail.

CE-34878-0: PS4 Update File error [Fix]

1. Close and restart the game / Update PlayStation

Update the game

Update PlayStation

Once the game and the console are updated, try to launch the game and check if theerrorCE-34878-0 is resolved.

2. Check your hard disk drive for issue

If you have upgraded the hard disk drive in yourPlayStation 4console, check the new hard disk drive for problems. Try installing the original HDD to see if theerroris due to your new HDD.

Ask for a replacement if the HDD is found to be faulty and is under warranty.

3. Restore PlayStation 4 to factory default

Performing a factory reset can fix many issues with yourPS4. Once the device is reset, restore the saved data using a backup drive. Launch the game and check for any issues.

4. Disable Face Recognition

Note:Follow these steps if you have PS Camera connected to your system.

Relaunch the game and check if theerroris resolved.

CE 30005-8: Cannot Start Application – PS4 Error Fixed

1. Perform a power cycle

2. Check if the game disc is damaged

3. Rebuild the database

The database rebuilding can take longer depending on the data stored in your system. Wait for the database to rebuild. Once done, launch the game to check if theerroris resolved.

The CE 30005-8 is usually related to the hard drive disc or the game disc. However, the CE-34878-0erroris a generalerrorthat can occur due to many reasons. Follow the steps in the article to resolve the issue and let us know which method helped you fix the errors in the comments.

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Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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