Completely turn off the ps4 by holding the power button.
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Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
If your ps4 system does not recognize the update file check that the folder names and file name are correct.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Always attempt to back up data from your ps4 system to an external hard drive usb storage device or online storage before selecting an option from the safe mode menu.
Connect the dualshock 4 controller with a usb cable that transfers data and press the ps button.
Wait for the power light to stop flashing then remove the power cable and leave the ps4 system for 20 minutes.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Reconnect the ps4 system and attempt to launch safe mode.
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Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Some safe mode options will result in the loss of data.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Release it after you ve heard two beeps.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Press and hold the power button.
If the ps4 can t recognize the usb storage device perhaps there s an error in the usb port in which the usb storage device is connected.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
This option updates the ps4 system software via direct download external storage device.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Otherwise if the usb storage device is defective you ll get a message like the one below.
To enter safe mode turn off the ps4 by pressing the power button.
Safe mode is designed to fix issues with ps4 firmware and should only be used when recommended by a playstation support article or sony support staff member.
So once connected to a pc you should get a message indicating that the system has properly recognized the connected usb drive.
Or you might not get any response at all from the system.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
Connecting ps4 usb storage device to a pc.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
