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.
Use an external storage device a usb 3 0 or newer.
Connect your dualshock 4 wireless controller with a usb cable and press the ps button on the controller.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Make sure you reconnect it securely.
Besides xperia tm devices remote play can now be used on other smartphones and tablets running android 5 0 or higher 2.
Connect the external storage device directly to the ps4.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Using a computer create a folder named ps4.
Initialize and reinstall ps4 system software using safe mode using a pc or mac create a folder named ps4 on a usb drive formatted as fat32.
I moved my playstation from one tv to another and when attempting to turn it on it says cannot start ps4 connect the dualshock 4 using the usb cable and then press the ps button when i do proceed it asks for a usb storage device that contains an update file for 7 55.
Connect the usb go to sound devices stop using extended storage on the quick menu and then reconnect it.
Additionally for mobile devices running android 10 you can now connect a dualshock 4 wireless controller via bluetooth for remote play 2 3.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Usb d ps4 update.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
On the usb storage device create folders for saving the update file.
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.
Use an external storage device that has at least 250 gb minimum and a maximum capacity of 8 tb.
Reformat the external storage device.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Inside that folder create another folder named update.
Usb storage device such as a usb flash drive there must be 400 mb of free space.
Usb d ps4 update.
Inside that folder create another folder named update.
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.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Download ps4 remote play from google play to use this feature.