Sony PS4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller - Sunset Orange, Special Edition

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This indicates that the PS4 controller is charging, and when it turns off, it means charging is complete. Keep in mind, if you try to replace the ribbon, you will need the right tools, which means a tiny screwdriver with a small alligator clip to properly ground the tool and avoid a static shock to the components. If you’re facing problems with your PS4 controller, you’ll start seeing red, white, or orange lights. I have the same problem ive had two controllers and a charging port for two controllers and have alternated in between when one dies I have never used it while charging but it won’t turn on and when I charge it the orange light blinks once.

I then repeated the step of holding the PS and Share button until the bar started flashing, and then I saw the controller pop up on the bluetooth devices screen. Now is the time to turn your console on and wait until the screen says ‘Press the PS button to use the controller. The PS4 controller is much more advanced than the previous controllers released by Sony and has multiple next-gen gaming functions.While most people are used to white or blue lights flashing on their PS4 controller, few know what these colors mean. Well, that indicates an incompatibility issue with the currently installed PS4 system software version. If you don’t own another PS4 controller to implement this method, you can temporarily use your android/iOS phone to remote control your PS4. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. And I am striving to combine all of those passions while writing articles for this blog to make it worthy for you.

When you connect the new USB cable to the controller and the light on the controller turns blue, you have resolved the issue, and it may now work as intended. If the PS4 is in rest mode and the controller connected to it via USB, it is normal to get an orange light for a while then it turns off. USB cables can be delicate so replacing a USB cable is an easy way to troubleshoot your controller not charging.Nevertheless, this article has hopefully managed to educate you on what the colors mean and how to fix the issue. PS4 controllers were the first to introduce the DualShock technology and had many advanced features not found in older controllers.

So the light indicator of your PS4 controller remains Yellow/Orange when plugged-in, but does not turn blue or white? Safe mode is designed to eliminate a lot of software problems that are going on either in your PS4 or issues in your DualShock 4 Controller. As the eighth-generation controller released by Sony, it has unique dual shock and vibration features. And watch out for other signs the controller needs attention, like if it keeps vibrating unexpectedly, or if it simply won’t stay connected to the console. Checking the USB cable is the first thing you should do to make sure the controller is properly charging.

In this article, we have tried our best to summarize a collection of solutions to the relevant problem, and we hope it will prove helpful. A yellow or orange blinking light means the controller is charging on the PS4 while the PS4 is on rest mode. If the controller is plugged in but not charging correctly, it could be due to faulty software, batteries, or a faulty cable. He also has a background as a musician, so he used to work at BegginnerGuitarHQ, where he wrote musical tutorials. Red means your controller charging port is faulty, orange is your PS4 is in rest mode, yellow is the controller is charging, white is low battery or cannot connect to PS4.