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PlayStation 5 · Error code

CE-100002-3

A game update failed to install on your PS5 — usually a corrupted patch download or a storage snag.

Multiple causes Last reviewed June 13, 2026

Explanation

What this error means

CE-100002-3 is documented as “failed to update the application.” A game’s patch couldn’t be applied. This is a download-and-install problem — an interrupted or corrupted patch, limited storage, or a stuck queue — not a sign the game or console is broken.

Official reference: Sony support page for CE-100002-3

Diagnosis

Most likely causes

Cause How likely Fixable at home?
Patch download corrupted or interrupted Very likely Yes — re-download the update
Not enough free space for the patch Likely Yes — free space
Stuck update queue Possible Yes — restart the update
Store / CDN busy on patch day Possible No — retry later

Repair

How to fix it

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

  1. Retry the update

    Highlight the game > Options > Check for Update, and let the patch download again. A second attempt clears most transient failures.

  2. Free up space first

    Patches need working room. Settings > Storage — clear a few GB if the SSD is close to full, then retry.

  3. Restart the console

    Power > Restart PS5 resets the download manager before you try the update again.

  4. Delete the patch data and re-download

    If a half-applied patch is the problem, deleting and reinstalling the game pulls a clean, fully-patched copy. Saves are kept.

  5. Rebuild the database

    Safe Mode > Rebuild Database clears a corrupted update index without affecting games or saves.

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:

  • The update fails for many players on launch day when servers are busy.
  • status.playstation.com shows store or content-delivery issues.
  • A wired connection with healthy internet still fails — likely a server-side package issue.
When to contact Sony: If a clean reinstall with free space and healthy store status still won’t patch, contact PlayStation Support. Check the official PS5 server status page first, then reach Sony support if the error persists.

Questions

FAQ

Why does updating fail repeatedly?

Usually a corrupted patch download or tight storage. Re-downloading after freeing space, or reinstalling for a clean fully-patched copy, resolves most cases.

Is reinstalling overkill?

It’s the reliable fallback when a patch keeps failing — you get a clean, current copy, and saves are preserved separately.

Could my connection be the issue?

Yes. Patches verify against a checksum, so a flaky link corrupts them. A wired connection is the most reliable way to apply large updates.

CE-108255-1 A game or app on your PS5 has crashed — usually a one-off, but corrupted data or a missing update can make it repeat. CE-118446-4 Your PS5 hit a problem while updating the system software or one of its built-in system apps. CE-105799-1 Your PS5 can’t reach Sony’s servers — caused by anything from a PSN outage to your own router or DNS. CE-110538-8 Your PS5 failed to read a Blu-ray disc — most often a dirty or damaged disc, sometimes the drive itself.