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PlayStation Error CE-38606-3

Currently, PlayStation users are not able to download themes that they have bought. Each time users try to download themes, an error occurs which says code CE-38606-3. The code prevents the download and adds frustration for PlayStation users.

PlayStation users cannot download themes for Battlefield, Star Trek, etc. The error reads, “Cannot add the following content to [Downloads]. An error occurred on the server.(CE-38606-3)“There are a few solutions to this problem that scatters all over the internet. We will bring them in one place, which is on this page.

Error CodeCE-38606-3
Error TypeServer error
Error MessageCannot add the following content to [Downloads]. An Error occurred on the server. (CE-38606-3)
Device Type​PlayStation
Error Causes​Corrupted game data
System software issue
Incomplete game installation
Connection issue between the device and PlayStation Network
Informational box

Fixing CE-38606-3 Error in PlayStation

Sony PlayStation error (CE-38606-3)
Error (CE-38606-3)

Most of the time, when tons of users get the same error code on PlayStation, the server is the issue. More often than not, one can easily assume that it’s the server that is the culprit and nothing from the user side. But, there are certain things that you can perform and make sure the issue is not from your side.

Method 1: Restore the license

Our research on forum posts has shown that restoring the license might work for you. This method is not a sure shot to fix this CE-38606-3 error, but you can always try it.

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. PlayStation Network
  3. Restore Licenses.

Doing this may fix the issue where you cannot download themes.

Method 2: Open PlayStation Store through theme settings

  • Go to Theme Settings on your PlayStation.
  • Click/Select any theme there. You will get an option to go to PlayStation Store.
  • Once the PlayStation store opens up, try to download your theme from there.

Few More things you can try:

  • Sign out and sign back in.
  • (We will add more to the list.)

If the abovementioned methods don’t work for you, especially method #2, then you can be sure that the problem is from the server side. This is what the error page says, at least. Guys at PlayStation would be already working on the issue. You can wait until this is fixed to download your purchased themes on PlayStation.

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