If you cannot download the software update on your PS4 directly, there is a way to do it with a USB key. Go to the PlayStation Blog and download the update file to your PC. Then follow the included instructions below and use a USB device to perform a complete System 1.51 update.

Instructions Provided by Playstation Blog:

• • On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file.
    Using a computer, create a folder named 'PS4'. Inside that folder, create another folder named 'UPDATE'.
    [[File:|PC Update]]
  • Download the update file, and save it in the 'UPDATE' folder you created in step 1.
    Save the file with the file name 'PS4UPDATE.PUP'.
    [[File:|Download Now]]Click to start the download.
  • Turn off the power of your PS4™ system completely.
    Check that the power indicator is not lit. 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).
  • 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.
    The PS4™ system starts in safe mode
  • Select [Update System Software]. Then select [Update from USB Storage Device].
    Follow the screens to complete the update.
• If your PS4™ system does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.

Jan 29, 2018  How to Update System Software on PS4. Download the update file. You are going to have to save the file inside the “UPDATE” folder. The filename should be “PS4UPDATE.PUP.” 3. Turn off the power of your PS4 completely. Connect the USB to the PS4. On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file. Inside that folder, create another folder named “UPDATE”. Download the update file, and save it in the “UPDATE” folder you created in step 1. Save the file with the file name “PS4UPDATE.PUP”. Download PS4 Firmware Update. 1- On the root of a USB device make a folder called PS4. 2- Inside the PS4 folder make another one named UPDATE. 3- Place PS4UPDATE.PUP inside the UPDATE folder. 4- Turn your PS4 off (if it isn't already). 5- Press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds (until it boots into Safe Mode). 6- Select the Update System Software option. 7- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

1. Nov 19, 2015 - There is a good chance that you have the wrong update file loaded onto your drive. I kept downloading the wrong file. I tried a USB drive with 2 GB and mine doesn't get recognized by the PS4 either.
2. If you cannot download the software update on your PS4 directly, there is a way to do it with a USB key. Go to the PlayStation Blog and download the update file to your PC. Then follow the.
3. If you can't download update from the Safe Mode menu then select to Rebuild Database. I use a USB hub to connect other devices to the Pro.

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Information Provided By: https://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/new-install/

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