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Does uninstalling PS5 delete saves?

Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games or applications — you can re-download your purchases from your game library whenever you like. Go to Settings > Storage > Games and Apps.
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Does deleting a PlayStation game delete saves?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.
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How do I recover saved data on PS5?

So, here's what you're going to do:
  1. Open Settings on your PS5 and scroll down to Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
  2. Now, pick either the Saved Data from PS5 or PS4.
  3. Then choose "Cloud Storage". ...
  4. And pick the game you wish to recover the saved game for.
  5. Wait for the download to finish and confirm when prompted.
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Does PS5 automatically save to cloud?

How to Automatically Sync Your PS5 Data to the Cloud. One of the first things you should do with your PS5 is set up automatic updates to the Cloud. Ensuring your console syncs your data with the Cloud whenever you close a game or put your console into rest mode takes all the hard work out of managing your Cloud data.
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Can PS5 download saves?

To download PS4 save files on PS5, follow these steps: Access Settings. Choose the option Saved Data and Game/App Settings, then Saved Data (PS4). Choose the option Cloud Storage, then Download to Console Storage.
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Where are PS5 saves stored?

How to manage saved data on a PS5 console. When you're a PlayStation Plus member, you can upload your saved data to cloud storage. Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings. Select Saved Data (PS5) or Saved Data (PS4).
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How do I download old save data on PS5?

  1. Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
  2. Select Saved Data (PS5) or Saved Data (PS4).
  3. Select Cloud Storage and select a game > Download to Console Storage.
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How do I free up space on my PS5 without deleting games?

If you have a compatible external USB drive plugged into your PS5, you can move data there rather than deleting it—but you'll need to choose whether you want to use the drive for the games themselves, or for captured images and videos.
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How to recover lost saved game data on PS5 without PS Plus?

How to recover lost saved game data on PS5?
  1. Turn to Settings > select Saved Data and Game/App Settings > choose Saved Data (PS5) > choose Cloud Storage.
  2. Download to Console Storage > choose the target game > Download.
  3. Choose the target game data > Restore > wait for the console to restart.
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How do I get my saved game data back?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.
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How do I backup my PlayStation saves?

Insert the USB drive into your PS4 console. Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore. Select Back Up. Confirm which data you'd like to back up.
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How do I recover a saved game?

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop, then locate the deleted game files from them, drag the mouse to select them, right-click on these files and select Restore.
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Will my game data save if I uninstall?

The game uses Google Play or Game Centre to save your progress, what this means is if you change your device or uninstall the game to install it again, You will be able to recover your progress as long as you log into the original account used when first installing the game.
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Can I uninstall a game and keep the save data?

Nope, your game saves are safe.
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Does Redownloading a game delete save data?

The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.
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Does resetting PS5 delete everything?

Restore Default Settings will restore all of the settings on your PS5 to their default setting, but leave your data intact. Reset Your Console will restore all of the settings to their default options and erase all of the data that has been saved to your PS5.
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How do I redownload my old PS5 games?

Scroll to the top of a PlayStation.com page and select Sign in. On PlayStation App select Game Library > Purchased. Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download. Select which linked PS5 console or PS4 console you would like to download to.
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Is game data saved on PS account?

PlayStation Plus online storage lets you save your game progress to the cloud and pick up your adventures on any other console with that game installed. You can save up to 100 GB of PS4 saved data and 100 GB of PS5 saved data.
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What do I do when my PS5 storage is full?

How to Increase Your PS5 Storage Space and Manage What You Already Have
  1. How to Check Your PS5's Storage Space. ...
  2. Delete Your Unplayed Games and Apps. ...
  3. Physical Games Take Up the Same Storage as Digital. ...
  4. Use an External Hard Drive. ...
  5. Install a Second Internal Solid State Drive on Your PS5.
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Why does my PS5 say not enough free space but there is?

If an error occurs even though the free space is reserved, try changing the save destination to either the console storage or the extended storage. If you have another extended storage, try that to see if the situation improves.
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How many PS5 games can 1TB hold?

How many PS5 games can you store on 1TB? Even if you mix in some PS4 games and smaller indies, you can realistically store 10-15 games on the drive at a time.
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How do I uninstall and reinstall games on PS5?

How to Uninstall PS5 Games From the Game Library
  1. On the Home menu, go to Game Library.
  2. Select the Installed tab.
  3. Highlight the game you want to delete and press the Options button on the PS5 controller. It's the small button to the right of the touchpad.
  4. Select Delete. ...
  5. Select OK.
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Where are game saves stored?

On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.
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How do I recover deleted videos on PS5?

How to restore PS5 console data from a USB drive
  1. Connect your USB drive to your PS5 console.
  2. Select Settings > System.
  3. Select System Software > Back Up and Restore > Restore PS5. When there are multiple USB drives connected, select your USB drive.
  4. Select the data you want to restore.
  5. Select Restore > Yes.
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