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Can I use a PS4 controller while it's charging?

Yes, it is perfectly fine to use any controller while charging. As long as you are not dropping it into a pool while charging, everything is fine.
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How long do PS4 controllers take to charge?

While the system is in rest mode, the light bar slowly blinks orange. When charging is complete, the light bar turns off. It takes approximately 2 hours to charge the controller when the battery has no remaining charge.
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Can you use a controller while it's charging?

You can use your controller to play while the batteries charge. Your controller transmits all signals through the cable until it's unplugged. When the battery pack is fully charged, you can stay connected to your console with the charging cable without using battery power or damaging your batteries.
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Is it OK to charge a 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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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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Can I use PS4 controller while charging?

What colors does the PS4 controller go when charging?

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.
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  • Blue = Player 1.
  • Red = Player 2.
  • Green = Player 3.
  • Pink = Player4.
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Why is my DualShock 4 glowing orange?

Why Is My PS4 Controller Flashing Orange? A blinking orange light on your PS4 means it is charging in rest mode. If your controller isn't charging while on standby, go to Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB Ports and choose one of the options.
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Can you charge PS4 Move controller from wall?

The Move controllers would only charge if I plugged the Mini USB cables into the PS4 and that is super annoying. So, I bought this charging station and plugged it into the wall and it totally works.
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Does PS4 controller stop charging when full?

It's smart enough to stop charging when it's full, so you can leave it plugged in as long as you want.
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Can you charge PS4 controller without plugging in PS4?

You can charge a PS4 controller with a phone charger that matches the Voltage/Amp rating of the controller and also from a laptop or PC via a Micro USB charger cable. Those are some ways to charge a PS4 controller besides using a PS4 console.
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Can I play while charging?

Playing while charging does not damage the battery or phone directly. The only problem is that: battery gets warmer when is charging, and phone also gets hot when playing. So, when you play while charging, phone gets too hot and we know that battery life would be affected when it works in very hot conditions.
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How long does DualShock 4 battery last?

A PS4 controller officially lasts for 4 to 8 hours. It has an official charge time of 2 hours. However you can get more battery life and quicker charge times if you utilize smart usb chargers or those special wall outlets that come with usb chargers.
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What do the different colors on the PS4 controller light 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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How long does a PS4 controller last on 1 bar?

Typically, the DualShock 4 lasts for four to eight hours of play per charge (typically on the lower end of that range), far less than the Xbox One controller or the Nintendo Switch Pro controller.
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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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How long does a PS4 last?

On average, a PS4 can last 5 years at least. However, things could be different in certain cases. To make sure your PS4 can last longer, you need to take care of it in your daily life. In the following content, you can get some tips that can help extend the PS4 lifespan.
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Why does PS4 controller take so long to charge?

If your PS4 controller won't charge, you can try swapping out the charging cable or checking the charging port. You can also try resetting and re-pairing your controller, or performing a power cycling on the PS4. The issue may also be with the charging port or the charging cable.
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How long does it take to charge a PS4 controller halfway?

It usually take's up to 1–2 Hours, but if your playing and charging then it'll slowly charge and not die when your using it. Approximately 3 Hours if you charge it directly to PS4 and by the time it got red light signal (low battery).
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Can you overcharge Playstation controller?

It uses Lithuim ion battery. Just like Nintendo switch you can't overcharge. There is a built in chip that will NOT allow the PS5 controller to overcharge. However, it's best to unplag the controller after fully charge to avoid killing the battery.
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Why is my move controller blinking red?

When properly plugged in and charging, a flashing red light should appear until the controller is fully charged. When the battery is fully charged, the red light will stop flashing.
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How do I know if my PS4 motion controller is charging?

Charging your controller

Charge the motion controller by connecting it to a PS4™ system that is turned on, using the USB cable supplied with the PS4™ system. While the motion controller is charging, the status indicator blinks slowly.
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How do I charge my PS4 controller from the dock?

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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Why is my PS4 white?

If the indicator light only blinks white, or if the blue light never transitions to solid white, the console is frozen and needs troubleshooting. Follow the troubleshooting steps below: Unplug the console. Wait 60 seconds, plug the console back in, and turn it back on.
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Why is my PS4 blinking blue?

Check the cables

The blue light of death could mean that your power or HDMI cables are damaged or faulty. Here's how to find out if that's the problem. Press and hold the Power button until your PS4 beeps twice and turns off. Disconnect all your PS4 cables.
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