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# PlayStation®5 Bypass

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**We recommend**[ **Zen Link™**](/zen-link/what-is-zen-link.md) **instead.** Zen Link™ enables PS5® Native Mode with a one-time setup, while the bypass below is a manual procedure that has to be repeated.
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This page explains how to set up the PlayStation®5 bypass with the Cronus Zen™ and a DualSense™ or DualSense Edge™ controller.

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### <i class="fa-arrows-rotate">:arrows-rotate:</i> Setup <a href="#setup" id="setup"></a>

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#### Enable Bluetooth®

Go to **Settings → Accessories → General → Advanced Settings**.

If Bluetooth® is already **On**, continue with the next step.

If it is **Off**, select **Turn On Bluetooth** and press **✕**. The PS5® console restarts automatically.
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#### Connect the controller over Bluetooth®

Use the **Bluetooth Accessories** screen to connect your DualSense™ or DualSense Edge™ controller wirelessly.
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#### Set the communication method

Go to **Settings → Accessories → Controller (General) → Communication Method**, choose **Use USB Cable**, and press **✕** to confirm.
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#### Put the Zen into Gearhead mode

Connect the Zen to the PS5® front USB port. If the display shows a GamePack or script icon, tap the right blue button until the Gearhead logo appears.

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To verify that Gearhead is the default screen, unplug the **rear USB cable**, then reconnect it once and confirm the Gearhead logo is still displayed.
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Unplug the cable again so the Zen is no longer connected to the PS5®.
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#### Connect your controller to the Zen

Connect the controller to the Zen's **A1** USB port on the left side.
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#### Highlight the controller

Go to **Settings → Accessories → General → Turn Off Accessories** and highlight your DualSense™ or DualSense Edge™ controller with the D-pad.

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Do not press **✕**. The controller only needs to be highlighted.
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#### Execute the bypass

While holding **D-pad Right**, reconnect the USB cable to the Zen's **rear USB port**. Keep holding for about five seconds, until the Zen display flashes and returns to the Gearhead logo.

Release **D-pad Right**, then press **○** to exit the menu and launch your game.

The bypass is now active.
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### <i class="fa-scale-balanced">:scale-balanced:</i> Trademark notice <a href="#trademarks" id="trademarks"></a>

"PlayStation®", "PlayStation®5", "PS5®", "PSN®", and "DualSense™" are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.


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