The “Can’t Install” error keeps coming back now and then in the PlayStation 5. It has existed on the console from day one. The error is noticed while downloading a new game or updating an already installed one. We admit that dealing with this error can be annoying. However, some fixes have worked for several gamers online. Check them out in the list below.
How to Fix PS5 “Can’t Install” Error?
Let’s explore the common causes behind the PS5 install error and provide a step-by-step guide to resolving it.
Restart your PlayStation 5
Restarting is one of the most common fixes to fix any issue. Although it may sound obvious, simply restarting the console has fixed the issue for several players online. Thus, do not forget to give it a shot. After rebooting your PS5. highlight the download and hit the “Resume” button to continue it.
Pause other concurrent downloads
If other downloads are currently in progress either on your PS5 or another device, pause it. In case enough bandwidth is not available to the console, it can never download the game optimally, thereby resulting in an error. You can also wait for the other download to complete before attempting your PS5 download.
Check your storage
Insufficient space is a big reason why downloads fail. If your storage space is insufficient for the current download, delete some games, media, and other content to make room for it. You can also add an external or internal NVMe SSD to walk around this problem.
Check your internet connection
Oftentimes, a faulty and slow internet connection can cause downloads to fail too. Connect your PlayStation to the internet via an ethernet cable, at least while downloading the game/update.
Check whether PSN servers are up and running
If Sony’s servers are down, none of the steps mentioned above will help your download. Check the server status from this website: https://status.playstation.com
In case any of the services are down, your best bet is to patiently wait until the servers are back online.
Try again after a while
After all of the above steps have failed, just leave your console alone for a while. Often these issues are caused due to a bug. Sony’s QC team actively fixes them within hours. So the only possible fix in this scenario is to patiently wait for a while before reattempting the download again.
These fixes have worked for a lot of gamers online, thus they are worth a shot.
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