{"id":16304,"date":"2024-10-11T11:47:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T03:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=16304"},"modified":"2025-12-27T11:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T03:54:51","slug":"how-to-update-ps4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-update-ps4\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update PS4: Using PS4, Computer, or Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to update PS4? This is simple. You can directly update it on the PS4 console or use a USB disk to finish the update process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updating PS4 gives you several benefits, such as better security, stability, and performance. You can enjoy many new features of PS4. So, it is worth updating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading through the post. You will learn everything about updating the PS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Do Before Updating Your PS4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To update your PS4 smoothly and avoid potential issues, make sure to complete the following preparations first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check the Internet Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To update your PS4, the system needs to download the official update file, which requires a stable and reasonably fast internet connection. Therefore, make sure your Wi-Fi or wired network is stable throughout the update process to prevent interruptions or update failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare a Formatted USB Drive (Update PS4 Via PC or Android Phone)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to update your PS4 using a computer or phone, you\u2019ll need a formatted USB drive to store the PS4 update file. The USB drive must be formatted correctly so the PS4 system can recognize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a PC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Plug the USB drive into a USB port on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Open File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select This PC<\/strong> from the left menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Right-click the USB drive and choose Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Under File System<\/strong>, select FAT32<\/strong> or exFAT<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Click Start<\/strong> > OK<\/strong> to begin formatting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. After formatting is complete, open the USB drive and create a folder named PS4<\/strong>. Then, create another folder named UPDATE<\/strong> inside the PS4 folder. Folder structure example: USB drive > PS4 > UPDATE<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This folder structure allows the PS4 system to quickly detect the update file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On an Android Phone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note:<\/strong> Formatting a USB drive on a phone is usually supported only on Android devices. iPhones generally do not allow direct USB formatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Connect the USB drive to your Android phone using a USB OTG adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Go to Settings > Storage<\/strong>, tap the USB drive, and select Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Once formatting is complete, open the USB drive and create a folder named PS4<\/strong>, then create an UPDATE<\/strong> folder inside it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      How to Update PS4: Using a PS4\/Computer\/Phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Updating PS4 Via PS4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can directly update the PS4 system software from the PS4 console. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1. Open the PS4 and sign in to your account. Just press the power button on the console to turn it on. After the PS4 is opened, press the \u201cX\u201d button on the controller to sign in to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 2. At the bottom menu, select Settings<\/strong>, which looks like a toolbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 3. Select System Software Update<\/strong> from the list on the Settings page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 4. Choose \u201cNext\u201d. Then, the available update will appear on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 5. Choose \u201cAccept\u201d to start the PS4 update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Updating PS4 Via Computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can also use a computer to help update your PS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 1. Plug the formatted USB drive into your computer. You can check the \u201cThings to Do First Before Updating PS4\u201d part to format the USB disk. If there’s an old PS4 update file on the USB drive, delete it first to avoid conflicts with the latest update file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 2. Download the PS4 update file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n