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Can I charge my PS4 controller directly?

Charging. The controller battery charges when you connect the controller to your PS4™ system with a USB cable. The system must be turned on or in rest mode. The charge level of the battery appears on-screen when you press and hold the PS button.
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Can I charge my PS4 controller with a phone charger?

Yes absolutely. If your phone uses a mini USB cable of decent quality then you can easily charge your ps4 (dualshock)controller using your cable and your phone's power brick.
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Can PS4 controller be charged with wall charger?

Yes, you can charge a PS4 controller using a USB wall charger but you must check the chargers output to ensure it is compatible and will not burn out your controller. When it comes to deciding how to charge a PS4 controller two good options are using the USB 3 ports on your PS4 console and using a mains wall charger.
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Can you charge a PS4 controller without a PS4?

Of course you can. All you need is USB 2.0 cable connected to a power source or any USB port or PS4 docking station or any other after market docking station. These options all charge the controller without the PS4 console.
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Why won t my PS4 controller charge via USB?

This can be resolved by power cycling, resetting, then updating the console. The USB cable could be worn or damaged, as over time, wires do eventually fail. In addition, some third-party cables are unsuitable for charging the PS4 controller. Your port might be damaged, so try plugging it into another.
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How do I charge my PS4 controller with the charging port?

Simply set the DUALSHOCK 4 controller/s on either side of the station and click down to charge (DUALSHOCK 4 should start to glow orange to indicate its charge status). The DUALSHOCK 4 controller will stop glowing when fully charged.
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How can I charge my PS4 controller without rest mode?

If you plug in a controller to a powered-on PS4, the controller will automatically turn on. No way around it. The controller will still charge, however. Alternatively, the controller will not turn on if you're plugging it in to a console that's in sleep mode.
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Can I charge my PS4 controller with my laptop?

Simply plug the DualShock 4 into your PC using a micro USB cable (the same kind used for most Android phones). This will also charge the DualShock 4 battery, but in order to use the DualShock 4 wirelessly, you'll need to pair the controller with your PC using Bluetooth.
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Why is my PS4 controller light blue?

What does the blue light on a PS4 controller mean? If you see a blinking blue light on the PS4 controller, don't worry. It means the controller is trying to pair itself with the console and has nothing to do with the dreaded blue light of death.
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What do the LED lights on PS4 controller mean?

The light bar on the controller is used to identify the player in the game. Player 1 is blue, player 2 is red, player 3 is green, and player 4 is pink. [n] If you disconnect your DualShock 4 and for some reason the light turns white, hold the ps button for 15 seconds and the controlller will reset.
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What color is a PS4 controller when full charge?

The controller's light flashes orange when it's charging. Once it stops flashing, your controller is fully charged. The other way to check it is when it's connected to your PS4, press and hold the ps button. Ok the bottom side of the side bar you can see the battery indicator for your current controller.
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What other chargers can charge a PS4 controller?

The controllers use a micro-USB cable to charge, which is the same type of cable used to charge most smartphones. You can use the charging cable that came with your PS4 or any other micro-USB cable.
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How do I know if my PS4 controller is charging on my phone?

How to See Battery of Xbox / PS4 Controller from iPad or iPhone
  1. Swipe to open the Today View widget screen of iPad or iPhone:
  2. Locate the “Batteries” widget in the list to see the current battery life of any connected game controller that is powered on.
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How long do PS4 controllers last?

If you are playing a button mashing game like Street Fighter expect it to last a couple of years. If you are a casual gamer and only play light games with the controller, expect it to last longer than you expect.
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What is the fastest way to charge a PS4 controller?

To charge a PlayStation 4 controller, simply connect it to the PS4 console using the USB cable provided with the system. As long as the PS4 is switched on (it can be in Rest Mode), the controller will commence charging. A complete charge takes about two hours.
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Does PS4 controller stay orange while charging?

it will only glow once until you disconnect the charger. Once you reconnect it will glow again. the factory reset button does not work and nothing i do will get it to work or connect to the ps4. is it the battery? or am i out of luck and have to buy a whole new controller?
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How do you revive a dead PS4 controller?

Locate the small reset button on the back of the controller near the L2 button. Use a small tool to push the button inside the tiny hole. Hold the button down for roughly 3-5 seconds. Plug in your console, connect your controller using a USB cable and press the PS button.
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How to tell the difference between a charging cable and a data cable?

A data cable will usually have four wires, one positive and one negative, one for receiving data and one for transferring data. A charging cable, however, will typically only have two wires, the positive and negative ones but none of the data wires.
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How long does it take to charge a PS4 controller to 1 bar?

It takes about two hours to fully charge the controller.

If your controller is completely drained, it will be charged halfway at about 1 to 1.5 hours and fully charged at 2 to 2.5 hours.
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What volt is PS4 controller charging?

Dual USB Ports - Power through the micro USB port from either the PS4 console or PC or AC adapter (5V/1A). Two controllers can be charged simultaneously.
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Why is PS4 controller orange?

Usually, the orange light on PS4 controller means that your console is charging or in Rest Mode.
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What does the white light mean on PS4?

There is a strong correlation between HDMI problems and a loss of connection with the white light of death. Typically, this error indicates that there is no connection to the TV. Simple issues like a bad HDMI port connection or more serious problems like a fried IC chip in your PS4's HDMI port can cause this issue.
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What color should my PS4 light be?

The console is on and working normally. This light may appear yellow or amber to some. After a few seconds, the console light should stay solid orange. Rest mode is a low-power state when the console can charge controllers, download and install content.
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