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Will I lose my saved games if I uninstall on PS5?

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. Select Delete Content. Select the data you want to get rid of and select Delete.
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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 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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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it?

If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.
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Will I lose my progress if I uninstall Modern Warfare PS5?

You can select Uninstall Campaign Packs when prompted to uninstall and delete the content files from your console's storage. Note that uninstalling and deleting content files will not delete your game save data.
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How to Delete Games on your PS5 (Must Know Info!)

Does reinstalling PS5 software delete everything?

Important! Safe Mode option 7 (Reinstall System Software) will delete all data on your PlayStation console and will also replace the system software. Selecting this option should be considered as the last step when troubleshooting.
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Will I lose my online progress if I delete GTA 5 PS5?

All your saves, your photos everything has been uploaded into Rockstar's server(if you were online while playing GTA V), so you don't have to worry about your experiences either.
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Will I lose my data if I uninstall a game?

Save data is separate from game data. So unless you delete the save data also, you won't lose it by uninstalling a game.
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Does uninstalling delete everything?

When uninstalling a program using the uninstaller, all files copied to the computer are removed, and system setting changes are removed or reverted to their defaults. The deleted files are not sent to the Recycle Bin or Trash, and the program would need to be installed again to be used.
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Can I recover a game I uninstalled?

Tap on the app you want to reinstall

Locate your lost app and tap it. This will open the app's Play Store page where it can be reinstalled normally.
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Does uninstalling games save storage?

If the save data is stored with the game files, then uninstalling the game will usually delete your save data, unless it's a cloud-save game and you've enabled (or not disabled) could saves.
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Does PS5 save games?

To bring a save game from the PS4 to PS5, if you have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, you can use the cloud save storage to get your save game over to the PS5. The manual old-school method is that you copy the saves from a PS4 to an USB stick and import them onto your PlayStation 5. Fingers crossed!
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Are PS5 saves on 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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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 recover my Playstation save file?

How to restore your PS4 console data
  1. Go to Settings > System > Back Up and Restore.
  2. Insert the USB drive that contains the backup into your PS4 console.
  3. Select Restore PS4.
  4. Select the backup file you'd like to restore.
  5. Select Yes to restore.
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Where do files go after uninstall?

Generally, deleted files go to the Windows Recycle Bin. This makes them available for recovery. However, you will not be able to access the files in the Recycle Bin if: You deleted the files with “Shift + Delete.”
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Does uninstalling and reinstalling an app clear data?

Uninstalling an app basically gets rid of all the data and cache associated inside it. Reinstalling the app gives you the same app but without any such data. The same result is obtained merely by deleting the cache and data of an app, instead of wasting time on uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall messages?

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Messages by Google application should not result in text messages being deleted.
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What happens if I delete game data on PS5?

No. Uninstalling the game will only delete the application. It will still retain all the saved data (i.e. your progress). So if you ever reinstall the game you will be able to pick up where you left off.
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Will I lose everything if I buy GTA 5 on PS5?

Grand Theft Auto 5 allows you to transfer PS4 save data progress to PS5 using the Rockstar Games Social Club. This means all your weapons, cars, and story mission progress in GTA 5 will be transferred to Sony's new console.
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Will I lose everything if I migrate GTA 5 on PS5?

Also, this migration is a one-time process and cannot be undone or repeated on the same console – migrating your profile from a PS4 or Xbox One to a PS5 or Xbox Series X will completely remove all GTA Online data associated with the PS4 or Xbox One, so there's no going back either.
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How do I restore my PS5 without losing games?

Connect your USB drive to your PS5 console. FAT and exFAT formatted USB drives are supported. Go to the home screen and select Settings > System. Select System Software > Back Up and Restore > Back Up Your PS5.
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Is PS5 cleaning necessary?

Dust can get inside your PS5 console and become lodged in the fan. Over time, this dust can affect the fan's ability to properly cool your system, causing your console to overheat. To prevent this, it's recommended that you clean your console every couple of months.
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Is PS5 jailbreakable?

You Can No Longer Update Your PS5 and Games

To successfully jailbreak your PlayStation 5, the system needs to be running a specific firmware version or older. So if you want to jailbreak your console, you need to hold off on updating your PlayStation 5.
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Does cloud gaming keep your saves?

Your data is stored on both your hard drive and in the cloud. Xbox keeps your important data in sync so you don't lose anything when you use a friend or family member's console, or even when you switch to a new console.
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