
PlayStation 4 System Update

Always update your PS4 system to the latest version of the system software. By updating, you can enjoy additional features, improved usability, and enhanced security.
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An update to the system software for PlayStation 4 systems was released on October 8th, 2019. You can use this to update your system software to version 7.00.
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You can update the system software of the PS4 system by any of the methods described below. To confirm that the update was completed successfully, once update process is completed, go to the function screen and select (Settings) > [System] > [System Information]. If the version number of the system update file you used for updating the system is displayed in the [System Software] field, this means that the update was completed successfully.
Use your PS4 system's network update feature to update the system.
Use an update file contained on a game disc to update the system.
This update method can be used if your PS4 system is not connected to the Internet. Download the update file to your computer, and then save it on a USB storage device. Copy the saved file to the system storage of your PS4 system to update the system.
The following things are needed to perform the update:
From the function screen, select (Settings) > [System Software Update]. Your system automatically checks over the Internet whether you have the latest version of the system software. If there is an update file for a later version, it is downloaded to the system. When downloading is complete, a notification message is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. From the function screen, select
(Notifications), and then follow the screens to perform the installation.
The following things are needed to perform the update:
When you play a disc that contains a later version of the system software, a screen is displayed to guide you through the update process. Follow the screens to perform the update.
The following things are needed to perform the update:
There are 2 types of update file which can be downloaded using via computer.
"Update File (Standard Update)" and "Update File (New Installation)"
Please be aware that both update files share the same name (PS4UPDATE.PUP).
This procedure is for initializing your PS4 system and performing a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive.
The following things are needed to perform the update:
There are 2 types of update file which can be downloaded using via computer.
"Update File (Standard Update)" and "Update File (New Installation)"
Please be aware that both update files share the same name (PS4UPDATE.PUP).