Nov 19, 2015 · I finally got it to update after using your advice and a 2 gig usb. For whatever reason the ps4 wont update using a usb with greater than 4kb block size. Go figure. Thank you for your help!

Oct 20, 2017 · So I couldnt do anything but reinitialize my PS4 and lose all my data. What a waste - PlayStation 4

The PS4 reads the file, asks if I wish to continue because everything will be deleted and I proceed. 1) Step one, it does get to 100% full system initialization. 2) Then proceeds to do a system file update which succeeds (safe mode window) 3) then it displays PS4 graphics screen and does a second system file update and succeeds

Dec 25, 2017 · Was just in an update ps4 turned off and won't turn on. Just flashed blue when I turned it on then goes off. Tried unplugging still nothing. Please help

May 8, 2016 · I got this PS4 from someone. It didn't come with a hard drive he told me it would not take updates via usb. I installed a new hard drive tried 10 different thumb drives and about 5 different hard drives. Still get the same error; I have been using the big update file for new hard drive installations.

Jun 23, 2024 · I have a ps4 pro with a non working power button so I have to use a disc to turn it on. When I power it up it boots into the safe mode options. I have seen that usually if a PS4 boots into safe mode it would say “cannot start the PS4.” and if you wanted to safe mode options, you would have to... - PlayStation 4 Pro

Jan 26, 2021 · Create a usb with exfat or fat32 partition. Create a folder structure PS4\UPDATE and place your PSUPDATE.pup inside it. Then Ps4 will recognize it.

Nov 7, 2020 · Visit the PS4 system software update page and select the "Reinstall system software" section. Download the installation file and save it in the "UPDATE" folder.

Feb 2, 2018 · Looks like your PS4 is looking for the initialisation software. There are two options for downloading firmware from the PlayStation support website. One is a firmware update and the other is the full firmware package, both are called PS4UPDATE.PUP. You need the full firmware file which is a much larger file than the update, around 2GB I think.

Apr 2, 2017 · hi i have a ps4 it was working perfect then i got cranky and pulled the power cord out (not angry at ps4) and a usb charge cable for controller after a while of cooling down i pluged back in and the message comes up cannot start the ps4 connect the dualshock 4 using the usb cable and then press... - PlayStation 4