Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Ps4 connect a usb storage device 7 55.
Connect the external storage device directly to the ps4.
Usb d ps4 update.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
Additionally for mobile devices running android 10 you can now connect a dualshock 4 wireless controller via bluetooth for remote play 2 3.
Besides xperia tm devices remote play can now be used on other smartphones and tablets running android 5 0 or higher 2.
The ps4 system.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Using a computer create a folder named ps4.
Inside that folder create another folder named update.
Make sure you reconnect it securely.
Reformat the external storage device.
Connect the usb go to sound devices stop using extended storage on the quick menu and then reconnect it.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
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.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Make sure the storage device is fat or exfat formatted.
Usb d ps4 update.
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.
Download the update file and save it in the update folder you created in.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
On the usb storage device create folders for saving the update file.
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.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Use an external storage device that has at least 250 gb minimum and a maximum capacity of 8 tb.
If the power indicator is lit up in orange touch the power button on the ps4 system for at least 7 seconds until the system beeps a second time.
Inside that folder create another folder named update.
Download ps4 remote play from google play to use this feature.
