How to download large update files on ps4

Version 9. In Trophies, you can now view PS5 trophies in your trophy list. You can also view PS5 trophies in the trophy list on the profile screen under the [Games] tab. In Messages, we've updated the following: If you're the owner of a group, you can now delete it. To delete a group, open the options menu, and then select [Delete Group]. If you delete a group, it will be deleted for all members. Now when you block someone, you can choose to also leave the group that only you and they are in at the same time.

You won't leave groups that include other players. We've made the following improvements to parental controls: Now when a child requests to use communication features for a game, their parent or guardian will receive a notification on the PS4 and PlayStation App. The child will also receive a notification when their parent or guardian accepts, denies, or stops allowing the child to use communication features for a game.

You can now select whether you'd like to receive notifications on your PS4 or through email about new products and special offers. How to update the PS4 console system software If the system software update on your PS4 console is stuck, restart the update.

There are a two ways of doing it: through the system menu and in safe mode. We have guides on how to use a flash drive with both iPhone and Android.

First things first—grab the latest download from the Playstation website. Sony does an excellent job of providing manual downloads for users who may be experiencing issues. Next, you need to move the update to your flash drive. With the game you want to update still selected, press the options button on your controller. Go to downloads if the game is ready for an update. Select the game and begin the download. Updates take time. The amount of time they take to install depends upon the size of the update file.

You can play games while the update installs. Click the option button to the right of the center button. Scroll down and select "check application for update. Yes No. Not Helpful 22 Helpful Belle K. No, it needs to be able to download the update. If there's no internet access, it will have nowhere to get the update from. Not Helpful 7 Helpful 6. The update time depends on the size of the update, as well as your internet speed.

If this is happening to you, we explain why and how to fix it. For additional reading, you might want to catch up with our PS5 complete guide for the total lowdown on the console. If you can access the home screen but the system software update has failed, connect the PlayStation console to your router using a LAN cable and follow the steps below:. If the update fails, please follow the instructions below.

Visit the PS5 system software update page and select the "Update system software" section. Start the PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep. If your PS5 console does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct.

Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters. If your console does not recognize the update file, check that the USB is in FAT32 format and that the folder and file names are correct.