Fix: PS5 Error NP-102946-2

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Fix PS5 NP-102946-2

In this guide, we will be taking a look at how to fix PS5 error code NP-102946-2. You will more than likely receive this error if you need to install the latest update, and if you don’t then you will carry on receiving the NP-102946-2 error.

Having error codes on your PS5 can be very frustrating and may not clear until you do the latest update for your PlayStation 5 console and the game/app you are trying to launch. Luckily, there are a couple of things you can do to fix the PS5 error code (NP-102946-2) which I have listed below.

Why am I getting NP-102946-2 on my PS5?

The reason you are getting the NP-102946-2 error code on your PS5 is that you just need to install the latest update for either your PS5 or the game/app you are trying to launch.

But if you are also struggling to do the latest update due to an error, we have listed below how you can fix the NP-102946-2 error and also what to do if you cannot do the update.

How to fix PlayStation 5 error NP-102946-2

Below are the different methods for fixing the PS5 error (NP-102946-2).

Fix 1: Update PlayStation 5 system

Download and install the latest update for your PS5:

  • Open Settings > System
  • Select System Software” > Then go to System Software Update and Settings
  • Now choose Update System Software
PS5 system software and update settings.

Fix 2: Storage space

Ensure you have enough storage space on your internal and external drives:

  • Go to your PlayStation Home Screen
  • Open Settings > Go to Storage
  • View how much free storage space you have > If you are getting low free up some space
PS5 amount of console storage used and free space available

Fix 3: Restart

Restart your PlayStation 5 console and once restarted try again.

We hope the above methods helped fix NP-102946-2 on your PS5 and you enjoyed reading this guide.

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