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PlayStation 4 · Error code

CE-30002-5

The application data may be corrupted — a game’s installed data didn’t read cleanly, usually fixable with a rebuild or reinstall.

Multiple causes Last reviewed June 19, 2026

Explanation

What this error means

CE-30002-5 is documented as “the application data may be corrupted.” The PS4 found a problem with a game’s installed data. The common, home-fixable causes are a corrupted install or database; a recurring case across many games can point at the hard drive.

Official reference: Sony support page for CE-30002-5

Diagnosis

Most likely causes

Cause How likely Fixable at home?
Corrupted or partial game install Very likely Yes — reinstall
Corrupted database index Likely Yes — rebuild in Safe Mode
Interrupted update or power loss Possible Yes — update / restart
Failing hard drive Possible Sometimes — replace drive

Repair

How to fix it

Ordered easiest-first. Try the next step only if the error comes back.

  1. Restart the console

    Power > Restart PS4 (not Rest Mode) to clear a transient read problem.

  2. Rebuild the database

    Boot Safe Mode (hold power to the second beep), connect the controller by USB, and choose “Rebuild Database” to reindex storage without deleting games or saves.

  3. Check for a game update

    Highlight the game > Options > Check for Update; a missing patch can surface as corrupted data.

  4. Delete and reinstall the game

    If one title is affected, delete it (Options > Delete) and reinstall for a clean copy. Saves are kept separately.

  5. Consider the hard drive

    If many games show corruption after rebuilds and reinstalls, back up saves and replace the user-serviceable 2.5" drive.

    ⚠ Replacing the drive erases it. Back up saves to USB or PS Plus cloud first.

Escalation

When it's not your fault

Signs the problem is on Sony's side — or in the hardware — rather than anything you can change:

  • It began right after a game’s latest patch — a developer-side issue.
  • A rebuild clears it cleanly — pointing at a corrupted index, not hardware.
  • Only one title is affected while the rest of the library runs fine.
When to contact Sony: If corruption keeps recurring across different games after rebuilds, reinstalls, and a drive swap, contact PlayStation Repairs. Check the official PS4 server status page first, then reach Sony support if the error persists.

Questions

FAQ

Will I lose my progress?

No — rebuilding and reinstalling keep saves, which live separately and sync to the cloud with PS Plus.

Why only one game?

That points at that title’s install or latest patch. Reinstall it and check for an update before suspecting the drive.

Is my hard drive dying?

Only likely if many games show corruption repeatedly after clean rebuilds. The PS4’s drive is user-replaceable if so.

CE-34878-0 The most common PS4 crash code — a game or app closed unexpectedly. Usually the game, occasionally the console. SU-30746-0 A PS4 system software update failed to install — most often a corrupted or interrupted download. CE-34788-0 The update file you tried to install can’t be used — usually the wrong file or a damaged USB download. CE-36329-3 A system-software error on the PS4 — often a one-off, but repeat appearances can point at the storage drive.