Select update from usb storage device ok.
Ps4 safe mode connect a usb storage device 7 50.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
To enter safe mode turn off the ps4 by pressing the power button.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Connect the dualshock 4 controller with a usb cable that transfers data and press the ps button.
This option updates the ps4 system software via direct download external storage device.
Completely turn off the ps4 by holding the power button.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
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.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
So once connected to a pc you should get a message indicating that the system has properly recognized the connected usb drive.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Release it after you ve heard two beeps.
If your ps4 system does not recognize the update file check that the folder names and file name are correct.
This is a bad omen then.
Or you might not get any response at all from the system.
Some safe mode options will result in the loss of data.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
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.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Press and hold the power button.
Select safe mode option 3 update system software.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Connecting ps4 usb storage device to a pc.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Otherwise if the usb storage device is defective you ll get a message like the one below.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
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.
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.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Reconnect the ps4 system and attempt to launch safe mode.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
