Please note that this subreddit is not affiliated with Sony or any of its subsidiaries. Result: GameName Spoiler: spoiler text here Legacy Platforms: PS3 - PS2 - PS1 - PSP Spoiler Formatting PlayStation: Vue - TV - Wallpapers & Themes PS4: Pro - Deals - Banners - Mods - Clans (For other subreddit filters, click here. Media FilterĬurrently Visible Currently Hidden For complete and detailed rule descriptions, click here. Rules 1-3 apply to comments, all rules apply to posts. Giveaways and Surveys have to go through mod approval.ĭon't post spam, self-promotion, or let's play videos. Some content is only allowed on weekends, like Screenshots, Short Game Clips, Original Content and PS4-related pictures. Official game media must come from official sources.įlair your posts, mention the game in the title when necessary.Īll suggestions require means to cause change.ĭo not submit low quality content.

Also, all users and all data will be deleted, so back up your data before doing this.Do not discuss hacking, piracy, unofficial deals (especially grey market), and requests to account/game share.Īll spoilers and NSFW content must be properly marked.If they are not exactly as listed above, in UPPERCASE characters, this will not work. If your PS4 does not recognise the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct.Just follow the screens to complete the update, there are no further settings to choose. Select Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software). If the power indicator is lit up in orange (rest mode), hold the power button until you hear the system beep for a second time. Use exactly that name, in capital letters only, so it can be recognised by the PS4.Ĭopy the file to the UPDATE folder on your USB flash drive.

Plug the hard drive into your PC's USB port. Even if you are on a fast connection, downloading it may take some time due to Sony's servers. To tell if you're downloading the right file, it's around 800MB. This is not your usual system update that is around 300MB, rather, this is the entire software. To do this to your PS4, you'll need a USB hard drive or a thumb drive (with around 1GB of free space) and a computer with Internet access.ĭownload the PS4 firmware from this page on your PC, the link you're looking for is labelled as Download Now.

This how-to has two parts to it, the first is finding the right software update and the second needs the PS4 to boot in safe mode. This is different from the usual system update procedure. You need to reinstall the software if you plan to replace a hard drive, or if you're facing issues with games and menus slowing down, or if your console was on during a power outage. Sometimes you'll find yourself in a situation when you need to reinstall the system software. While the PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a good gaming console, it isn't perfect.

Ps4 pro update file for reinstallation