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