Why is my PS4 data transfer not working to PS5?

Can I transfer my PS4 hard drive to another PS4?

While you CAN transfer your hard drive from one PS4 to any other model, it is impossible to do so without first formating the hard drive. This means taking the hard drive and inserting it into a different PS4 will cause you to lose any data within that drive.

Can you transfer PS4 hard drive to PS5?

If you want to use a USB extended storage drive that you were previously using with your PlayStation®4 console, simply connect it to your PS5™ console. You'll be able to access any PS4 games on the drive.

Can I transfer PS4 data to another PS4?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.

Can you put an old hard drive in a new PS4?

The internal drive is encrypted with a key based on the unique hardware ID in its ROM, so the disk can't be read on another PS4, period. You'll have to install the base OS from scratch, just like if it were a new drive. If you need savegames, game data, or other content, back it up or use a LAN transfer instead.