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.
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.
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.
Usb storage device such as a usb flash drive there must be 400 mb of free space.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Download the update file and save it in the update folder you created in.
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.
Make sure the storage device is fat or exfat formatted.
Use an external storage device that has at least 250 gb minimum and a maximum capacity of 8 tb.
Inside that folder create another folder named update.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Download ps4 remote play from google play to use this feature.
Using a computer create a folder named ps4.
On the usb storage device create folders for saving the update file.
The ps4 system.
Connect your dualshock 4 wireless controller with a usb cable and press the ps button on the controller.
Inside that folder create another folder named update.
Make sure you reconnect it securely.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Connect the external storage device directly to the ps4.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Usb d ps4 update.
Use an external storage device a usb 3 0 or newer.
Connect the usb go to sound devices stop using extended storage on the quick menu and then reconnect it.
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.
Usb d ps4 update.
Reformat the external storage device.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.