Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
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Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Press and hold the power button.
Some safe mode options will result in the loss of data.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
So once connected to a pc you should get a message indicating that the system has properly recognized the connected usb drive.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Connecting ps4 usb storage device to a pc.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Reconnect the ps4 system and attempt to launch safe mode.
Release it after you ve heard two beeps.
Wait for the power light to stop flashing then remove the power cable and leave the ps4 system for 20 minutes.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
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.
Otherwise if the usb storage device is defective you ll get a message like the one below.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Connect the dualshock 4 controller with a usb cable that transfers data and press the ps button.
If all of the cables are working properly try power cycling the ps4 system to rectify the issue.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
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.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
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Completely turn off the ps4 by holding the power button.
If your ps4 system does not recognize the update file check that the folder names and file name are correct.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
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.
To enter safe mode turn off the ps4 by pressing the power button.
