Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Ps4 connect a usb storage device 7 55 or later.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
The ps4 system.
Connect the usb storage device that the update file is saved on to your ps4 system and then touch the power button for at least 7 seconds.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Additionally for mobile devices running android 10 you can now connect a dualshock 4 wireless controller via bluetooth for remote play 2 3.
My ps4 will only boot up to give me this message.
This is a bad omen then.
So once connected to a pc you should get a message indicating that the system has properly recognized the connected usb drive.
Connecting ps4 usb storage device to a pc.
Download ps4 remote play from google play to use this feature.
I insert the usb into the ps4 with the update and it still says i need to connect a usb with a update of 7 55 or later even though i did.
If the power indicator is lit up in orange touch the power button on the ps4 system for at least 7 seconds until the system beeps a second time.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Otherwise if the usb storage device is defective you ll get a message like the one below.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Connect the dualshock 4 using the usb cable then press the ps button when i connect my controller and press the ps button it brings me to a screen that says connect a usb storage device that contains an update for reinstallation for version 4 74 or later.
Usb d ps4 update.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Besides xperia tm devices remote play can now be used on other smartphones and tablets running android 5 0 or higher 2.
This just started happening last night.
My ps4 will only boot up to give me this message.
Connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 7 51 or later help tech support.
Or you might not get any response at all from the system.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
For those asking i ve tried it with my usb being format exfat and fat32 then it says cannot find the update file.
A little suspicious this is happening now coming up to the ps5 release.
If your ps4 system does not recognize the update file check that the folder names and file name are correct.
