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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 146,345 times. Learn more...
Updating your PlayStation 4 keeps your experience fresh and offers more stability to your console. We'll show you how to update the system software on your PS4 online or using a USB drive.
How to Update PS4
On the console, open your profile, go to settings, and select “system software update.” To update with a USB drive, it must have the FAT32 or exFAT formatting. Turn off your PS4, plug the drive into the console, and turn it back on.
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1 Turn on the PS4. You can turn the console on by pressing the power button on the console or by simply pressing on the PlayStation button on the controller (the small circular button in the middle).
Make sure your PlayStation 4 is connected to the internet if you do not have an internet connection for your PlayStation 4, you can download the update to a USB drive from an internet-connected computer and use that to update your PlayStation 4.
2 Select your user profile. If you have more than one PlayStation user account on your system, use the controller to select your user account and press the "X" button on the controller to log in to your user account.
If you have a passcode set up on your user account, use the controller to enter you passcode,
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3 Select Settings from the dynamic menu. The dynamic menu (XMB) has two rows of options on the PS4. The bottom row has apps and games you can play. The top row has user options. Press Up on the controller to navigate to the top menu and select the Settings option. It has an icon that resembles a toolbox.
If you have any games or apps open on your PlayStation 4, select the app and press the Options menu. Then select Close Application to close the app.
4 Select System Software Update. It's next to an icon that resembles two arrows forming a circle. Selecting this option will prompt your system to check for the latest firmware version. If you do not have the latest version, it will be downloaded to your system.
5 Select Next. If an update is available, the version number will be displayed on the screen. Select Next to continue. The update will start downloading.
6 Select Accept. This indicates that you agree to System Software License Agreement. Your PlayStation 4 will begin installing the system update. This may take a few minutes. When it is done, your PlayStation 4 will restart.
You may be asked to log in to your PlayStation Network account or create a new one after the update.
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1 Format a USB drive in "FAT32" or "exFAT" format. You can format a USB drive using a Windows or Mac computer. Select FAT32 or exFAT.under File Format.
2 Prepare the USB drive. Use the following steps to prepare the USB drive.
Insert a drive formatted in FAT32 or exFAT format.
Open the Finder on Mac, or press ⊞ Win+E to open File Explorer on Windows.
Open the USB drive.
Right-click and New.
Click Folder or New Folder.
Name the folder "PS4".
Open the "PS4" folder.
Create a new folder called "UPDATE" inside the "PS4" folder.
3 Download the update file. You'll need to do this from a computer that has an internet connection. You can download the update file from the website. Scroll down to the bottom and click agree to terms and download complete software. It's below the header that says "Downloading instructions". The filename should be “PS4UPDATE.PUP.”
If you've downloaded previous updates, be sure to delete them before you download the latest update.
4 Copy the update file to "UPDATE" folder on the USB drive. After you download the latest update file, copy it to the "UPDATE" folder inside the "PS4" folder on the USB drive.
If there are any previous update files on the USB drive, be sure to delete them before copying the latest update file.
5 Turn off the power of your PS4 completely. Check that the power indicator is not lit. If the power indicator is lit in orange, touch the power button on the PS4 for at least 7 seconds until you hear another beep from the system.
6 Connect the USB to the PS4. While turned off, insert the USB in front of the USB and touch the power button to power on the USB drive.
7 Update your PS4 through the console. With the USB drive inserted into your PS4, use the exact steps outlined in Method 1 to update your PS4. Your PS4 will automatically detect the update file on the USB drive and use the update file to update your system.
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Written by: Travis Boylls wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. This article has been viewed 146,345 times. 41 votes - 59% Co-authors: 14Updated: April 11, 2025 Views: 146,345 Categories: PlayStation 4Article SummaryX
1. Log in to your Playstation 4. 2. Press Up on the controller to access the user menu. 3. Select the Settings option. 4. Select System Software Update. 5. Select Next. 6. Select Accept. Did this summary help you?YesNo
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1 Turn on the PS4. You can turn the console on by pressing the power button on the console or by simply pressing on the PlayStation button on the controller (the small circular button in the middle). 
2 Select your user profile. If you have more than one PlayStation user account on your system, use the controller to select your user account and press the "X" button on the controller to log in to your user account. 
3 Select Settings from the dynamic menu. The dynamic menu (XMB) has two rows of options on the PS4. The bottom row has apps and games you can play. The top row has user options. Press Up on the controller to navigate to the top menu and select the Settings option. It has an icon that resembles a toolbox. 
4 Select System Software Update. It's next to an icon that resembles two arrows forming a circle. Selecting this option will prompt your system to check for the latest firmware version. If you do not have the latest version, it will be downloaded to your system. 
5 Select Next. If an update is available, the version number will be displayed on the screen. Select Next to continue. The update will start downloading. 
6 Select Accept. This indicates that you agree to System Software License Agreement. Your PlayStation 4 will begin installing the system update. This may take a few minutes. When it is done, your PlayStation 4 will restart. 
1 Format a USB drive in "FAT32" or "exFAT" format. You can format a USB drive using a Windows or Mac computer. Select FAT32 or exFAT.under File Format. 
2 Prepare the USB drive. Use the following steps to prepare the USB drive. 
3 Download the update file. You'll need to do this from a computer that has an internet connection. You can download the update file from the website. Scroll down to the bottom and click agree to terms and download complete software. It's below the header that says "Downloading instructions". The filename should be “PS4UPDATE.PUP.” 
4 Copy the update file to "UPDATE" folder on the USB drive. After you download the latest update file, copy it to the "UPDATE" folder inside the "PS4" folder on the USB drive. 
5 Turn off the power of your PS4 completely. Check that the power indicator is not lit. If the power indicator is lit in orange, touch the power button on the PS4 for at least 7 seconds until you hear another beep from the system. 
6 Connect the USB to the PS4. While turned off, insert the USB in front of the USB and touch the power button to power on the USB drive. 
7 Update your PS4 through the console. With the USB drive inserted into your PS4, use the exact steps outlined in Method 1 to update your PS4. Your PS4 will automatically detect the update file on the USB drive and use the update file to update your system. Advertisement 
Community Answer Do it by Android by using otg cable and connecting pendrive to android and put the file in pendrive. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 7 Helpful 20 
Community Answer You can't update your PS4 offline. Wi-Fi is required to update your System Software on it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 3 Helpful 11 
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