Our 7 Solutions for PS4 “CE-34878-0” Error

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Arsalan Shakil

As a Hardware Expert at Tech4Gamers, I bring my decade-long expertise in electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping. My knack for exposing misconceptions in the tech world finds a perfect outlet here.

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PS4 error CE-34878-0 indicates a problem with the application or game you are trying to access. Damaged HDD, defective power supply, faulty graphics card, and corrupt/outdated software are some prominent causes.

Key Takeaways

• Error CE-34878-0 occurs while playing a game or running an app, typically indicating a software or system crash.
• Outdated PS4 system software, old app versions, or a damaged HDD can be its root causes. 
• You can fix it by updating the PS4 system software, using the original HDD, or initializing the PS4.  

Rebuild PS4 Database

Rebuilding the database fixes corrupt cache and system data to clear up any temporary bugs or glitches. We tried this to resolve the PS4 error CE-34878-0, which worked effectively. Don’t worry, this won’t delete any data. 

Use External HDD

We noticed that some games require double the amount of free space on the disk than their original game size. For example, a 20GB game may require up to 40GB of free space for smooth installation. Therefore, we attached an external HDD storage to the PS4 and then performed the download. 

Restore App License

Another method we discovered during our testing is restoring the app license. By doing so, The PS4 restored all licenses for our account, including those for apps and games, hence eliminating the error. 

To restore an app license on your PlayStation 4, you can try the following steps:

1. Navigate to Settings > Account Management > Restore Licenses.
2. Let the process finish, and check the app.

Disable Camera And Voice Recognition

While testing the fixes for the error, we discovered that camera and voice recognition features can sometimes lead to this error. Therefore, we disabled these from the PS Settings and eliminated the error. 

Change Screen Resolution

Users Sonicgaming2352 and Marklehnman3185 vouched for this solution on a YouTube video by TDG Gaming, so we also tried changing the screen resolution settings on our PS4. It quickly resolved the issue.

These are the steps we followed:

1. Move to PS4 Settings > Sound And Screen >Video Output Settings >Resolution.
2. Change the resolution to your preferred choice, e.g., 720p, 1080p, and more.

Reinstall Original HDD

The error can occur when you have upgraded your PS4’s HDD to a larger capacity or a faster SSD. It is recommended to use the original HDD that comes with the PS4 console to avoid any errors or glitches. We reverted to the original HDD, therefore fixing the error, as it also did for this Reddit user.

Initialize PS4

Finally, if nothing else works, initialize your PS4, as this helps restore everything to how it was when you first purchased the console. This will fix the error if there is a bug or glitch in the system that is causing it.

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Arsalan Shakil

[Errors Troubleshooting Expert]

Arsalan Shakil (aka GuyThatDoesEverything on YouTube) is a PC Tech Enthusiast and Electronic Geek. With over 10+ years of experience in Electronics, he then decided to explore Software Engineering to design embedded products and automate existing hardware solutions. 

When he started tearing down old cameras to understand how they worked, he was shocked (literally, when he got zapped by a flash discharge capacitor), giving him the power (debatable) to fall in love with videography/photography. He also started making some fun videos that later became YouTube tech reviews.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping
• Majored in Software Engineering
• Research paper publication in IEEE for Embedded Military Uniform & LoRa WAN wireless technology
• Specialized in IoT Solutions
• PC Enthusiast & PC Modder

In his local region, he’s known to expose cheap PSU brands, often claiming fake certification or false claims on the box. He’s a true nerd and needed some friends in his life. Then he met some guys who work at Tech4Gamers, and they also came out to be equal nerds who suggested he join Tech4Gamers as a Hardware Expert.