How to Fix PS4 Error SU-42118-6

  • To fix PS4 Error SU-42118-6  -> You need to power reset your PlayStation 4 which can fix the issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6  by just power restarting.
  • You need to enter safe mode on your PS4 and select the rebuild database option and wait for your PS4 to rebuild the database and fix the issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6 and update your PS4 system software firmware update.
  • If nothing works, then you need to reset and initialize the ps4 and reinstall PlayStation which wipes out all data but the issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6  will be fixed successfully.

On your PlayStation 4 if you are getting this error PS4 Error SU-42118-6 then this probably means that there is problem with the hardware or if you have updated your PS4 and something went wrong with the update and you need to update your ps4 with the new firmware update and restart your PS4 and factory reset PS4 and rebuild database fix this PS4 Error SU-42118-6 and other methods. So, let’s see in detail below.

PS4 Error SU-42118-6 is experienced by many PS4 users and this issue can be resolved easily by just rebuilding the database and if this doesn’t work you need to reset and initialize ps4 and fix the issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6 on PS4 and you need to enter Safe mode and perform all these actions and successfully fix the issue with PS4.

Fix PS4 Error SU-42118-6

Below PS4 troubleshooting methods will fix the issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6 and get your PS4 up and running.

Unplug and Plug Back Power Cable

Step 1: Unplug your Playstation Power cable from the wall socket.

Step 2: Now, wait for 60 seconds

Step 3: Plug back the playstation power cable back to the wall socket and power on your Playstation Ps4 and wait for it to restart.

Once your PlayStation 4 – PS4 successfully restarts then your issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6  will be fixed successfully and most of the time this power reset method will fix all issues with ps4 errors.

Rebuild Database in Safe Mode

Step 1: Press and hold power button and release the power button after your hear 2 beep sounds from your PS4 PlayStation 4

Step 2: Now, connect your controller using USB cable to your PS4.

Step 3: Press PS button on your controller

Step 4: A new menu will pop up on your PS4 -> Select Option NO 5 – Rebuild Database here.

Step 5: Now, wait for your PS4 to rebuild the database and update it.

Once its done and PS4 successfully rebuilds the database then your issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6 code issue will be resolved and fixed successfully.

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Update System Software

Step 1: Press and hold the power button on your PS4 and wait until you hear 2 beeps and release the power button and enter safe mode.

Step 2: Press and hold the power button for 20 second and release the key and your ps4 will start in safe mode.

Step 3: Now connect your PS4 controller with the USB cable.

Step 4: In Menu -> Using arrow keys on controller -> Select Update System Software.

Step 5: Now, scroll down and select -> update using the internet option and press ok on your PS4 controller.

Step 6: If a newer PS4 firmware update is available then go ahead and download and install PS4 system firmware update.

Initialize PS4 and Initialize PS4 (reinstall System Software)

If you are still experiencing the issue of PS4 Error SU-42118-6  then you need to initialize ps4 first which doesn’t require your PS4 to connect to usb where as this option  initialize PS4 (reinstalling System Software) requires a USB device which contain reinstallation files and download it form playstation official website.

Rajeshwari Chiluveru
Rajeshwari Chiluveru
Rajeshwari is Senior Content Writer, Author, and Also Senior Editorial Team Member at A Savvy Web and She has a Degree in Bachelor of Technology (Btech) and (Master of Technology) Mtech from JNTU and is a real time expert. She writes about technology guides and troubleshooting guides (tips and Solutions) and helps users to solve issues easily. She has expertise in this area for more than 5+ years of experience and enthusiastic to provide troubleshooting tips and fixes and how to articles on Tech Related subjects like iPhone, Android, iOS, Smart tv and other tech related solutions and easy methods to fix.

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