The error code CE-30784-2 means the USB storage device is not detected on the PS4. This means there is a problem with the USB stick. There is no official solution said by the PlayStation of this error code.

The PS4 error CE-30784-2 occurs when the PS4 user tries to initialize the PS4 using a USB storage device. But the PS4 is not detected in the USB device and it shows a message that the USB device is not connected.
PS4 Error CE-30784-2
There are so many users who still face the error CE-30784-2 on their PS4 when trying to update the PS4 firmware or initialize the PS4. There are so many reasons to show the message that the USB device is not connected with the PS4.
Yesterday I face the same problem when I’m trying to update my PS4 firmware system software to the latest version PS4 firmware 7.51. I already downloaded the PS4 firmware 7.51 and copy to the USB device. Then I insert it my PS4 and I’m trying to update my PS4 but the error CE-30784-2 appears on the screen.
The error also occurs when the PS4 user trying to initialize their PS4. Here I’ll write all the possible reasons and solutions that will fix the error easily.
Reasons for the PS4 Error CE-30784-2
If the error CE-30784-2 appears on the screen you cannot able to update or initialize your PS4. So, you need to fix the error before update or initialize your PS4.
Here is all the possible reasons for the PS4 error:
- The USB device maybe damaged.
- If the USB storage format is different from FAT or exFAT.
- Make sure the USB device supports USB 2.0 or 3.0
- Make sure you inserted the USB device properly on the PS4.
Solutions for the PS4 Error CE-30784-2
To fix the error PS4 CE-30784-2 you must follow the below instructions steps by step. If you failed to follow any of the steps the error might not be fixed.
Here is all the possible methods to fix the error:
PS4 supports only FAT and exFAT format of the USB device. So you must format the USB device to the supported format before trying to use it on the PS4.
- To format the USB device to FAT or exFAT right click on the USB storage and click on [Format] > choose [FAt or exFAT] > click on [Start]
- Now, you’ll see the popup message ‘Ok’ ‘Cancel’ click on [Ok]
After format the USB to the FAT or exFAT you need to keep the update file to the right path on the USB.
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FAQs on PS4 Error CE-30784-2
This error means there is a problem with the USB storage format or the downloaded update file is corrupted or the file is in the wrong path.
To fix the error CE-30784-2 you need to format the USB FAT or exFAT.
This error appear when the PS4 user trying to initialize the PS4 with a USB storage device.
Before fix the error makes sure the USB storage device is inserted correctly.
Maybe the USB format is wrong or the USB device is not inserted properly to the PS4.