Yellow LED? After that, plug in the USB cable (the controller to the console), then turn the PS4 on. Check if the PS4 controller flashing white issue still occurs. This light may appear Yellow or Amber to some. Stupid question, but you are plugging it into your PC, right? Flashing yellow when plugged in means its charging. Common causes of PS4 blinking or flashing blue light issue Although the PS4 flashing blue light issue is no longer as widespread as it was years ago, there’s still a … I've tried resetting using the little hole in the back, holding the PS4 and share button till it does that blinking thing in rest mode, rebuilding the database, even bringing it … PS4™ Status: System powering off The console lights pulse white and then turn off when the console is powering completely off. Is it in Rest Mode? To turn the system on from Rest Mode, hold down the PS Button on a USB-connected or previously-paired controller. Blinking White then Transitions to Off . IMPORTANT: Buying a new charging cord is not required for this to work. Has this happened … Blinking white light, solid blue or blinking blue light When the blue light starts flashing on the console, press the PS button on the controller. Rest mode is a low-power state when the PS4™ can charge controllers, download and install content. If it doesn’t then … You will require a Windows PC to do this To resolve this issue, please update to the latest firmware using the free Strike Max software available HERE. So I just turned my PS4 on and the DS4 won't connect, it's flashing yellow and then when i click the home button it start's flashing white. When the blue light starts flashing on the console, press the PS button on the controller. Flashing blue when you hit the PS button means it's trying to connect wirelessly to something, but obviously failing. 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