Lastly I used a different hard drive entirely and this is where I am stuck. I messed around in Safe Mode multiple times trying the different settings and even after a couple times choosing option #7 “System Initialization” the PS4 would then work properly for about a week before returning to this cycle of errors.įinally I pulled the hard drive out and plugged it into my desktop PC and it did report some bad sectors, I wiped it and reformatted it (exFAT) and it reported “good” condition but still overall no luck.
Connect a controller and press the PS button”. On initial start up of the PS4 I would get a system error indicating “Cannot Start PS4. Also, all users and all data will be deleted, so back up your data before doing this.I as well recently been having a very similar issue….If they are not exactly as listed above, in UPPERCASE characters, this will not work. If your PS4 does not recognise the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct.Just follow the screens to complete the update, there are no further settings to choose. Select Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software).
If the power indicator is lit up in orange (rest mode), hold the power button until you hear the system beep for a second time. Use exactly that name, in capital letters only, so it can be recognised by the PS4.Ĭopy the file to the UPDATE folder on your USB flash drive. Plug the hard drive into your PC's USB port. Even if you are on a fast connection, downloading it may take some time due to Sony's servers. To tell if you're downloading the right file, it's around 800MB. This is not your usual system update that is around 300MB, rather, this is the entire software. To do this to your PS4, you'll need a USB hard drive or a thumb drive (with around 1GB of free space) and a computer with Internet access.ĭownload the PS4 firmware from this page on your PC, the link you're looking for is labelled as Download Now. This how-to has two parts to it, the first is finding the right software update and the second needs the PS4 to boot in safe mode. This is different from the usual system update procedure. You need to reinstall the software if you plan to replace a hard drive, or if you're facing issues with games and menus slowing down, or if your console was on during a power outage. Sometimes you'll find yourself in a situation when you need to reinstall the system software. While the PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a good gaming console, it isn't perfect.
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