So once connected to a pc you should get a message indicating that the system has properly recognized the connected usb drive.
Ps4 connect a usb storage device 7 51 or later.
Usb d ps4 update.
Connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for 7 51 or later.
Or you might not get any response at all from the system.
So i did the update i tried through internet using safe mode and through usb the update completes and then it still says cannot start ps4.
1 download the latest version of ps4 second screen available from google play or the app store.
Download ps4 remote play from google play to use this feature.
Connecting ps4 usb storage device to a pc.
Select update from usb storage device ok.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 7 51 or later help tech support this just started happening last night.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Usb d ps4 update.
Additionally for mobile devices running android 10 you can now connect a dualshock 4 wireless controller via bluetooth for remote play 2 3.
Otherwise if the usb storage device is defective you ll get a message like the one below.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
Press and hold the power button releasing after the second beep.
Start the ps4 system in safe mode.
Select safe mode option 7 initialize ps4 reinstall system software.
Connect a ds4 controller using a usb cable and the usb drive to the ps4 system.
While on the playstation store the console crashed and a message appeared connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 7 51 or later i downloaded the update file and put it on a usb stick following sony s instructions regarding folder and file names and stick format.
Ensure that the ps4 folder is at the root of the usb storage device and not contained in another folder.
If your ps4 system does not recognize the update file check that the folder names and file name are correct.
This is a bad omen then.