Many people have been complaining about error ce-36329-3 on the PS4. The error ce-36329-3 can occur at anytime. When it happens, it even requests to turn off the PS4 console.
The error ce-36329-3 can be fixed by Updating the PS4 with the System Software, Rebuilding Database, or changing the internal hard drive of your PS4.
What causes error ce-36329-3 on the PS4
The error ce-36329-3 on the PS4 can be caused by many different things. Below is a list of thing that may cause the error ce-36329-3 on your PS4.
- Software issue
- Hard drive is fragmented
- Failed Hard drive
- Hardware issue.
Software Issue
One the causes of the error ce-36329-3 on the PS4 is a software issue. A software issue/bug will cause the PS4 console to bring error ce-36329-3 and turn off.
This happens because the system software has crashed and can't continue running. The only option the PS4 has is to shutdown.
The next time you boot your PS4 you will be greeted with a system memory check. Now sometimes the system memory check may pass sometime it may fail.
Either of them the PS4 may become laggy and continue bring the error ce-36329-3.
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The Fix
If the error ce-36329-3 is related with the software issue, you can fix it by installing the system software and not the system software update.
You may ask what is a system software?
A system software is a software for the PS4 console that is used to recover a bricked PS4 or if you are changing/upgrading your internal hard drive. It replaces every bit of the system software on your PS4.
System software shouldn't be mistaken with system software update.
How to update the PS4 with the system software
Updating your PS4 with the system software is a bit different with the system software update. You can only update with the system software when your PS4 console is in Safe Mode.
This is also helpful if you PS4 console is unable to boot or is stuck in safe mode loop.
Let's go through the steps to update the PS4 console with the System software
- Download the latest system software from Here (Make sure you download the system software and not the system software update)
- Format your USB flash drive to exFAT file system.
- Create the following directory in the root of your USB flash drive. PS4 > UPDATE
- Save the system software you downloaded in step one in the UPDATE folder. The directory should now read PS4 > UPDATE > PS4UDATE.PUP
- Plug the USB flash drive to your PS4 and start it in safe mode by pressing and holding the on button until you hear the second beep.
- Connect your controller through the USB cable, Press the PS button and select option 7 [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)]
Note: This will delete everything on your PS4.
Hard Drive is Fragmented
Another common issue that causes the error ce-36329-3 on the PS4 is the hard drive been fragmented. What is fragmentation?
Fragmentation is when files get scattered throughout the Hard drive. This makes it difficulty for the PS4 to access files on the hard drive hence bringing the error ce-36329-3.
The Fix
You may be wondering, how do I defrag my hard drive on the PS4? well it's simple. To defrag your hard drive on the PS4 you have to rebuild database.
When you rebuild database, what it technically does is it defrags the hard drive. What does this mean? This means it re-arranges all the files and puts them together.
To Rebuild database on PS4 follow the steps below
- Turn off your PS4 completely.
- Press and hold the on button until you here the second beep.
- Connect the PS4 controller through a USB cable and press the PS button.
- Select option 5 [Rebuild database] and follow the on screen instructions.
This should defrag the hard drive and the error ce-36329-3 should be gone.
Related: What does Rebuild Database do on PS4
Failed Hard Drive
The most common cause of the error ce-36329-3 on the PS4 is a failed hard drive. Hard drives may fail over time that's how it.
Your hard drive may also fail because of physical damage like dropping your console.
The Fix
If the error ce-36329-3 is caused by a failed hard drive. The only fix is to replace the hard drive itself. This is a simple and you can do it yourself.
I will update an article for you on how to replace a PS4 hard drive.
Hardware fault
Error ce-36329-3 is also caused by a hardware fault. This can be anything from CPU to GPU to Ram to wireless antennas, Peripherals or even the motherboard it self.
To be sure it's the hardware fault you have to do everything mentioned above. If you have done everything and you are still getting the error ce-36329-3 or your PS4 is laggy then we can say it is a hardware fault.
The fix
If it is hardware related you will have to take your PS4 console to a qualified technician for further assistant.
What does the error code ce-36329-3 mean?
The error code ce-36329-3 means that the system software has crashed and can not recover from a crash. The only thing to do is to restart your PS4.
However, If the error continues to show up often or at random times, you can read through this article.
Final Thought
The error ce-36329-3 is usually as a result of the system failing to get want it wants. More like the kernel is failing to communicate between the software and the hardware.
The most common cause of this error is the hard drive. I would recommend you first replace the hard drive before you conclude anything else.
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