How to install NEW PS4 Hard Drive (500GB to 2 TB) Upgrade Tutorial 2019!

[@Bda277]

Update: to download the file, Sony changed the layout of the website or it. They have two links now, “Download PS4 Update file” and right below it, “Download PS4 reinstallation file” make sure to click the reinstallation file and not the other.

[@issacguerrero4943]

THANK YOU

[@lightningonlycommentsonce5824]

Did all this and now I keep getting the "Cannot access the USB storage" message.

[@Bellend50000]

@@lightningonlycommentsonce5824 me too. It's getting on my nerves

[@Jackson-nn9rd]

@@lightningonlycommentsonce5824 you can try downloading it to your computer and then moving it, that’s what worked for me

[@valentinalvarez8637]

This saved me. Thank you guys!

[@thexassassin15]

Just tried it and everything worked fine!!! Such a detailed video on how to upgrade your internal hard drive thank you!! 🙏

[@thecrownofnoah9100]

Wait but will all your game progress delete as well and your capture gallery

[@thexassassin15]

TheCrownOfNoah You would have to backup your Saved Data and Gallery onto another USB storage and any games will be deleted, they will have to be reinstalled again once you replace your hard drive

[@talvinderjit1]

Michael Lay would all the data in the 500gb still stay there

[@thexassassin15]

Talvinderjit Neta no that will all be on the old hard drive. You would have to backup and restore your data and reinstall games you had on the new hard drive

[@kyledowning6108]

Michael Lay and how do u do that

[@pippi98503]

I was so nervous to try and switch out my hard drive since I’ve never done anything like this before. You’re video was incredibly helpful and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@oo6069]

Hi, are there any risks? Like if I want to buy one from someone who has changed the hardrive are there anything to keep in mind?

[@DutchVanDerLinde-sx1ox]

@@oo6069 the only thing I'd keep in mind is that the hard drive can be a very fragile piece of equipment. Handle it with care

[@desmondpierce9177]

@@DutchVanDerLinde-sx1ox where you brought your hard drive

[@DutchVanDerLinde-sx1ox]

@@desmondpierce9177 Amazon

[@desmondpierce9177]

@@DutchVanDerLinde-sx1ox what size you get and did you also do the USB flash Drive update

[@jasseralvarez3107]

Tim, brother…after 5 years my systems drive crashed. You just saved my life. Appreciate your knowledge brother. Keep up the good work.

[@tomatopie3548]

where did you find the update file? i can't find it plz tell me

[@bab2thebone1]

Everything is spot on! I did this twice. Once with switching to 2 TB (2.5” one) and the second time was with the nyko data bank. Got a 4 TB separately with that (3.5” one). Luckily my nyko data bank can hold a 3.5” and a 2.5” hard drive. You would just have to press the button to switch to hard drives. Make sure red light matches to 2.5 or 3.5 as it says on the front of the nyko data bank. Make sure to only do that when the PS4 is completely turned off and while it’s plugged in. Then you turn the PS4 to the desired hard drive you want to start up. This only works for the original model of the PS4. I am unsure if the slim or pro has any nyko data banks for their models. This was before external drive support was added by Sony. Might as well keep what I have right now as long as it’s maintained

[@yomamasmaggot]

Hooah! Just did this to my kids PS4 Slim. Used Western Digital Blue 2TB 2.5 drive work flawlessly. Your video is probly the best I've seen on how to do this, granted it's not hard but great quality instructions make a big difference going through with it.

[@YourSixStudios]

Thanks John, I'm glad I was able to help!

[@FatalCorleone07]

Can you link to where I can buy the same hard drive?

[@emmanuelescobedo3342]

this was released five years ago and its still helpful thanks man u made it 10X easier and made me more confident to do it

[@luisherrera1039]

Dude was charging me $220 to do this🤣

[@7treesbikelife976]

Fr same 🤣🤣👍🏼

[@Coyote-Underwood]

What! Ripoff

[@TheSoulRep]

They were charging me 300 I swear you gotta love KZbin

[@dhruvavikas1632]

Damn imagine how many games you can buy with that THANK YOU KZbin

[@masterofpuppets2004]

a sucka is born every minute...haha

[@mrshep8215]

Before you watch this video, learn about backing up your info first. You will lose all info doing this.

[@YourSixStudios]

An external hard drive of 250 gb or more will do!

[@prodsludgemasterk]

What if you store it online with ps plus

[@mikey9836]

F8TAL that will be good enough

[@christinakritikos3029]

will my uninstalled games lose its data as well?

[@prodsludgemasterk]

kristvnn if you have ps plus you can save all your data online so none of it is lost

[@johnhayabuza818]

I just wanted to say thanks my dude if it werent for ure detailed video man Idk what to say i appreciate it so much

[@YourSixStudios]

Hey John! Thanks for the positive feedback! I'm happy to hear that everything went well for you!

[@enriqueavilamoreno980]

YourSixStudios I got question will this fix my lag and crash on ps4 slim

[@bigw5507]

Correction 2.5 inches not mili meters.

[@CHlEFFIN]

Will this solve the issue of my PS4 not starting properly? Every single time I boot up my PS4 it performs a storage status check and never goes to the main menu. It has been over 3 weeks now and this is driving me insane.

[@lukas-vk7ro]

@@CHlEFFIN have you done it?

[@CHlEFFIN]

lukas yes. It fixed the problem. All you need is an HDD (or SSD) to replace the one in your PS4 which are crap, a 1.1GB flash drive and your set mate. It’s very easy.

[@lukas-vk7ro]

@@CHlEFFIN I orderd one 5 minutes ago

[@CHlEFFIN]

lukas good luck mate! I will be here if you need any help.😁

[@AisSmp-g6i]

Luke is 25 and still posting amazing CODM videos-this guy just never misses! His content keeps getting better, and it's so cool to see someone stay so passionate and consistent over the years. Honestly, it’s inspiring to see him still crushing it in the CODM community!

[@stabwizard7284]

Thank you, I fixed my slow ps4 pro with the help of this tutorial. ✌🏼

[@thessbest123]

2 years later you are still the man. You earned a new sub.

[@dcolenutt995]

Thanks for the video, it was really helpful in upgrading my hard drive. I would never thought of the reinstallation file.

[@zoldilox2412]

So my data got corrupted and my ps4 went into a safe mode loop. Bought a new harddrive and used this video as a guide. My ps4 is in the factory reset menu rn and I hope to god i will never have anymore problems. Thx for this video bro

[@hebrewmarcelin5879]

Thanks so much for your help. My PS4 has been lagging and I wanted to see how difficult replacing the hard drive is and if it was even worth it; saved my life

[@KingOfCurses-309]

Have u tried going to safe mode and rebuild the database?

[@FadedThanAH03]

Delayed i have,it doesn’t do nothing,i’m getting a hardrive today 😭

[@KayBee211]

Man you're so awesome. Great detail and you broke it down and perfectly. Now I'm going to install my new harddrive with confidence. Thanks for your help💛

[@KayBee211]

Update: Thank you soooooo much! I did it 💛💛💛💛

[@TheExeption]

@@KayBee211 has it given you any problems since then

[@kabuto6611]

Glad you pointed at the ps4 so We knew what you were talking about

[@fitz2589]

This was the easiest walk through, and made the changeout and everything super simple. Much appreciated!

[@tomatopie3548]

where did you found the link? i can`t find the downloading file

[@tomatopie3548]

plz tell me

[@Spicy_So_Nicey3746]

Even though Playstation has updated their page, was easily able to follow your instructions and get this task completed. Your video made this so much less intimidating!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@underworld323]

So I think you're the only one who explains exactly which file to download. Thanks Now time to buy a hard drive

[@enriqueavilamoreno980]

Roger dude will buying new hard drive fix my lag and crashing on Fortnite please tell me

[@mannymaserati8500]

PoliceGuy1111 Rblx yea but why do all of that when u can just goto safe mode and rebuild the ps4 database? ( it doesnt delete anything what it does is fix any problems like ps4 lag/freeze/ disc problems etc and no it does not delete anything off of ur system ). It’s basically like a quick fix

[@mannymaserati8500]

PoliceGuy1111 Rblx i just rebuilded mines a couple months ago and my ps4 been running extra faster and smooth since then and my disc problems are now gone as well

[@enriqueavilamoreno980]

Manny Maserati I tried that I don’t crash I only get framedrops on gta online when I’m in a big lobby and it didn’t use to do that please guide me please I beg you

[@mannymaserati8500]

PoliceGuy1111 Rblx yea i get what ur sayin that was happening to me on black ops 4 as well , you only did it once? It took me 2 times of rebuilding database back to back to get this to work i also but default settings back and everything was fixed bro

[@khapa4698]

Damn thanks. My 1T hard drive started being bunk. So i went and grabbed a 2T. Wish me luck lol. Thanks for Uploading this video. Appreciate it!

[@Immobilgravy]

Now I know what to do when my new hard drive comes in next week

[@TheJalisco1985]

so my sister in law had me upgrade her ps4 for her for the first time and i had never done anything to ps4asi have watched several videos but no mater what none had hit the steps i was missing and i couldnt figure it out but you went step by step and showed everything by farthe best video tutorial thank you

[@przfinestg94]

I feel like sony is making things more difficult to do simple stuff I did everything this guy said and my ps4 still wont let me update the hard drive all it says is put a USB with the file eventhough I have it

[@KarachayTulpar]

www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/ps4-system-software/ You have to make sure that you have the right file bc I was having the same problem. It's the one at the bottom right of the page to the link in this comment. Download PS4 reinstallation file

[@kingzokrew60]

KarachayTulpar are you trolling or fr

[@gouthama9221]

also, your flash storage has to be formatted in fat32 since ps4 cant read the NTFS format

[@tappavapahvi6184]

@@gouthama9221 its so bad because fat32 is over 20 years old

[@therealbiggiecheese7034]

Make sure it’s usb 3.0 or higher

[@douglasbriel6103]

You are a lifesaver. My roommate played so much God of War that his PS4 cried uncle. Hahaha!

[@momomartinez3935]

Thank you this was very easy to follow, was able to help out my brother with this.

[@operationsomnus6116]

man, my ps4 hard drive just went crazy so i put my ps3 hard drive in it. and my dad had a ps4 when it first came out and the hard drive went crazy in it and it got stuck, you’re video is going to help me fix it after like 5 years

[@zeroday87]

What about backing up everything that you already have on your ps4?

[@acdcrulz40]

Copy it too the cloud or another flash drive.

[@luissantos9071]

Im not too worried about backing everything up. I normally play COD WW2, but now I play Division 2.

[@jasons5704]

If you have a subscription to Psn you can just upload to the cloud. Otherwise use a usb zip

[@PracarYT]

U can use a back up function in the settings

[@MajinInca]

You cant back up using an external hard drive? It has to be a flash drive? I just bought an external hard drive and it's only letting me use it as extended storage it wont read it as a USB storage device when I try to back everything up 😩 its 1tb I was excited to do this today

[@kentwilton]

I just did the upgrade. While access to my hard drive is different, it wasn't hard to figure out. The rest was very easy. The system is updating the games and everything now. Thanks a bunch!

[@Subsaibot2526]

Thanks for the great tutorial I thought it was going to be hard since i'm not tech savvy but it was pretty easy. The only thing i messed up on was transferring my save data. I copied it instead of backing it up and was freaking out that I'd lost everything but thankfully my old drive wasn't entirely dead so I could back up my saves. Again thank you.

[@Sticky_Ricky]

How do you go about transferring saved data? I'm not tech savvy either, like at all. I've got a ton of sentimental stuff on my PS4. My son started playing Plants Vs Zombies when he was two, right when I got the PS4 and I'd be really bummed out to lose all of that data.

[@Subsaibot2526]

@@Sticky_Ricky I honestly can't remember. I know i had to look up a video and follow it step by step.

[@anthonypulley4670]

Umm idk who the idiots are that gave this a thumbs down.. But you couldn't be more informative and break it down for all the incompetent ppl who actually want to learn how to do this.. great vid

[@barnuner]

Thank you for the thorough and clear tutorial! Helped me a lot.

[@earthworm5979]

What problem did u have plz help

[@danryder6032]

Dude I've been all over you are the only one that tells us to name files . mine would not work till I did this. Thank you so much now me and my brother can enjoy faster loads thanks again.

[@TechImaginist]

Good and clear video. Nice work. If you want to transfer your saved games, profiles etc., do a backup (from backup & restore option on the ps4 settings) to a USB external drive, before replacing the hard disk. After replacing the hard disk and installing the system software, restore the backup from the same menu.

[@NijahsLover]

How much space would I need on the external drive

[@TechImaginist]

@@NijahsLover You can check how much storage is being currently used on the existing hard drive and use an external which has as much space or more. Make sure that the external is empty.

[@justiceforusall7038]

years later still coming in clutch bro. I did this for my ps3 years ago and figured it was time for ps4 but wasn't sure how. Just wish my themes transfered but it is what it is.

[@makeda3508]

Question do you have to keep the hard drive in your ps4 forever?

[@BovoM8]

worked a treat mate thanks heaps. turned out my disk drive ribbon cable was unplugged causing me to get the error su-42118-6

[@Sergio98monster]

Coukd you fix this, mine saying an error to but su 30645 8 aboht The update file is corrupted

[@MischiefMeat]

THANKS TIM i was literally factory resetting my ps4 every day but I just followed along to your video and although my ps4 is shaped a little different than yours it was still very obvious what parts were what and what I had to do. now i have a hard drive twice as big as original and hopefully i won't be having that problem anymore! all my fingers crossed.

[@Omi-7k]

Thanks my man. Very easy process to follow from beginning to end.

[@alonzup]

everting you said on this video works fine, even 4 years later! thank you

[@Judaous7]

I'm confused why do you need to go on Playstation to download the Playstation update when you can just update the PlayStation 4 or is that something totally different

[@marcusvonmaximus8071]

because when you put the new hard rive in it will be blank. you have to put the running system on a usb stick so the new hard drive can download it to make the ps4 begin running.

[@TheRustDominatorTN]

What about 2 ps4 harddrives, I want to take my broken ps4 1 tb and put it into a 500 GB ps4

[@dcmasta123]

Maxisamust - yeah just make sure you back it up first

[@mapzilla]

Thank you for the level of detail. The other how-to videos fail to mention formatting the USB to FAT32. Typical tech guys. Always assuming people know stuff they don't.

[@bojobanaag8691]

Bro if i replace my hdd does that mean i can install other firmware? Or i need to start from the lowest firmware?

[@moisescerda8908]

Awesome video. You're a Lifesaver. I've been trying to reinstall the OS. But finally realized it had to be the HDD. Got a new one in and everything looks to be going right. Thanks. Ur video gave me the confidence to do it myself

[@supaviolentz3603]

Great videi

[@YourSixStudios]

Thanks Supa! I appreciate the positive feedback. I think this video turned out well. I'm happy.

[@rv_dwarvenlt8786]

😭😭 I was super worried. Thanks a bundle for the easy steps

[@FaithfulHorrorhound]

When I get to the Safe Mode, it constantly tells me it can't upload the update file, even though I downloaded it a couple hours before I tried this. Latest file and everything, yet it won't get uploaded.

[@oCMSo]

PS4 folder, UPDATE folder, the file, he showed it wrong

[@LEG3NDxGAM3R]

Download it using internet explorer or edge , i think you were using chrome , chrome tends to corrupt files , it did the same for me

[@123diegoxis123]

I have the same problem. Please I meed help. I did step by step on the video and my ps4 cant find the update file. I did both folders, ps4 and updates, but cant solve it. Did you find any solutions? Thank you!

[@FaithfulHorrorhound]

@@123diegoxis123 I'm waiting till I get my own computer and a new flash drive, pretty sure my old one's screwed up.

[@LEG3NDxGAM3R]

@@123diegoxis123 did u try to use "edge" browser ?

[@michaelmiller6107]

Thanks soooo much out of all the videos on KZbin, yours was the clearest and easy to follow ,really appreciate the time you took to make this ,

[@THiiZKiid]

Can you use your phone instead of a usb drive? Someone reply!!

[@jose-emanuelgoossens3050]

Idk

[@GetLifty]

No

[@coopervilli5046]

I know I’m a year late. But this vid was so detailed. Helped a ton! Thanks!

[@skylersmallwood1697]

Do you know if it's possible to swap between multiple internal drives without formatting each time?

[@alphakappa8818]

Do I really need to have a laptop or pc to do this why can’t I just take out my internal hard drive put the new one in and done and just update my ps4 and download my stuff from online

[@Zenbon111]

Because like a computer needs the Windows OS to do anything on it. The ps4 needs that update to install the ps4 OS.

[@alphakappa8818]

ImKokujin so this is what I do right now with my ps4 hard drive that’s messed up when it takes me to the save mode screen I just restart my whole ps4 to factory mode like it’s a new ps4 and I log into my account and down the update could I do that with a new hard drive is my question

[@Patel-Chirag-Gupta]

​@@alphakappa8818 i would like to know as well👀🧍‍♂️

[@chriswells2953]

It worked like a champ and didn't take long at all. This was an excellent tutorial and now my PS4 runs about as fast as my PS5. The only thing I did a little different is install a 2 TB SSD hard drive in mine so it moves a lot faster. I will definitely recommend your videos.

[@Trueboyfabian]

Heys how the 2tb working im thinking about getting a new ssd and did you replace because your hardrive failed on you ? Thats the reason im looking into one

[@chriswells2953]

It works great. I can tell the difference in speed and now my PS4 works as well as my PS5

[@TTVSmileyz420]

I have literally tried everything and I can't stop getting SU-41350-3

[@juliancollins2235]

I just tried removing the.PUP part in the file name and it worked

[@garryg3802]

Fixed my console cheers, didn’t want to replace it as waiting to get a ps5 noticed everything loading quicker as well

[@ramonlopez3712]

It worked for me until I connected the USB to the ps4 and said it couldn’t access the update file

[@lordgunnyquay8933]

You have to make the folders in order PS4 folder first on your external hard drive then add an UPDATE folder in the ps4 folder then add the sofware file in the update folder

[@FaithfulHorrorhound]

@@lordgunnyquay8933 I did that, still didn't do a thing, even did the FAT32 formatting.

[@lakersboy8248]

Thanks bro i appreciate the patience and time u took to show up.

[@PinelliSC]

What if the hard drive has data from the laptop? Do I need to delete it or can I still use it for the PS4

[@rossjames6765]

Did you ever find this out? I'm in the same position

[@pia7975]

Thanks i.thougt the ps4 pro was fried but after the hard drive replacement and your help it was running like new again like n subscribed👍💯

[@TheRustDominatorTN]

I need help I wanna take my old hard drive and out it into a 500 GB ps4, do I need to format or can I just simply swap the harddrives

[@bawn5813]

Maxisamust you obviously have to format most laptops have it formatted automatically

[@jananstunes]

Thank you brotha, I just subscribed because it's full detail

[@_alexwavy_8473]

Will this fix corrupted data within the ps4?

[@YourSixStudios]

I'm not sure, I'd try rebuilding your Database on your PS4 first.

[@therealbiggiecheese7034]

Corrupt data is on your hard drive that’s why you are replacing it with a new one

[@Dannyboy927]

GREAT VIDEO WAS THE ONLY MOST RECENT VIDEO THAT HELP ME OUT THROUGH THIS PROCESS!! 👍🏼

[@elcartel1402]

Hi. Do you know how to install games from an external driver

[@instalive1411]

Bought a new hard drive and followed your steps my ps4 is now bck thank you bro 💯‼️‼️‼️👍

[@cDayz]

Well you lost me at 2 mins in as I don't have a lap top for creating folders & all the others bits. I'd only fk everything up if I tried. :-/

[@someguy6135]

cDayz me too

[@angelalmazan9201]

cDayz go to a liabary

[@guillermoserrano4241]

Brought my PS4 back to life let’s go thanks for the video, Nerds 🎉 😂

[@RK-iw8jz]

2.5"...

[@TheRatedRAssassin]

This was very helpful in installing a new hard drive and reinstalling the system software, thank you so much!

[@hakeembristel7687]

He's one of those people thats annoying without trying And makes u wanna smack him for no reason....

[@reidpayne6539]

Hakeem bristel Bruh he did nothing wrong lol

[@ikemyzon]

Wow, you are the man! Did exactly what you said, except finding the update. Used search bar on PS website Support and found it. Worked like a charm. Thank You so much! And it is 6/13/2021.

[@xchr23va]

Dude you are my hero and both my sons 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 works as of March 2023 thank you so much!!!

[@amish.arthur.morgan]

A guy on market place sold his ps4 to me for $65 he said he switched the hard drive and it wasn't working. I followed this guy's instructions and got a working ps4 😆

[@vlonemari8175]

Do you need a certain type of computer because I have a laptop

[@D_Dowg626]

Thank you soo much dude!! Swapped out my slow freezing hard drive with an upgraded 2TB!!! HUGE THANK YOU!

[@jaxola]

Thank you! I'm trying this out next week. A place near me is trying to charge almost $200 for this.

[@connord3320]

about to receive my new harddrive in the mail after my old harddrive would not let me update my software, very helpful video i’ll come back to when it comes in.

[@DRKLION53]

thanks for making a straightforward and easy to understand video, new hard drive works great in the old PS

[@LocallightskinnnJ]

Just subbed. You’re a life saver my guy 🎉

[@raphaelpanganiban4799]

Such a detailed video, you sir deserve a medal, im gonna try this on my ps4, thank you sir

[@GiancarloGarcia]

Amazing video! This did the trick. Thank you!

[@samvairaktaris2795]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I usually have the WORST luck with technology, not that I'm bad with it just that I get scammed and stuff, anyway I figured out that the problem was all the hard drive and now I can thank you enough

[@exsquidd1]

Tim, you are the "Man"! Easy as Apple Pie. Thank you.

[@sgfkprodz]

Thanks man for a nice & easy tutorial 🤙🏾

[@nathanfalls2975]

You make this seem easy but man most of it is rocket science to me

[@S.R.Crnt.]

When operating the thumb stick, always make sure you turn it the wrong way for the initial push. And only then can you go ahead and turn it correctly. That's just standard practice for optimal experience.

[@bq6796]

i was gonna use a pc hard drive good thing i watched ur vid befor gettign one

[@pv2smurf]

thanks for concise directions my good feller

[@thefurrygamer1489]

I'm already familiar with electronics but I'm not familiar with the PS4. I'm hoping to buy a used PS4 and then do a hard drive upgrade. So I needed to know what to do when I do the upgrade. So thanks for the video.

[@catieheart]

Extremely helpful video, Thank You!!🥰

[@rodword]

Had to do this because my ps4 keeps freezing and it had that "ps4 could not start" error. I hope this replacement hard drive works better. Many thanks for your help.

[@abdullahnawaz7656]

Did it work

[@smoothlitz]

My question is can you take out the hard drive after u install it????

[@maddex2011]

thank you.very simple and effective tutorial .

[@thebest-sp5me]

Thank you brrooo i fixed it finally It works right now hope every body believe Thank you for everything ❤️

[@luissantos9071]

Thanks to your video, I finally decided to upgrade my PS4 500 GB HD to a 2TB SSD. Amazon has the Seagate FireCuda 2TB Solid State Hybrid Drive Performance SSHD - 2.5 Inch SATA 6GB/s for $64.99. Anyway, it's working very well. The lastest PS4 update download is 6.72..that is as of 10/4/2019.

[@YourSixStudios]

woooh. I'd love to see the speed boost with that hard drive.

[@JuanTorres-gn2ss]

Luis Santos wait do you have the ps4 slim

[@sajidvijayan4306]

can you send the link of the SSD

[@MagpieGeordie]

Brilliant and well talked through well done young man and happy gaming 👍👍😉

[@knection1986]

Thanks bud just replaced my old hard drive!

[@jaydeleon6447]

Thanks dude for the best explanation bon how to upgrade your PS4 more power to you and God bless you brother.

[@tonyholbert7888]

Thanks for the help. You got another subscriber

[@almalakii96]

Thank you 🌹 The file downloaded was PS4UPDATE and it worked Without the PUP 👌🏼

[@YourSixStudios]

Great!

[@hakeemshabazz3207]

MAHDi Hussain Care to explain? Did you download the PS4 update at the top of the page with the blue banner? 🤔🤔🤔

[@almalakii96]

@@hakeemshabazz3207 at first yeah It didn't work and then i downloaded the right one and it worked

[@PawelDev]

@@almalakii96 What I think happened to you is that you had file extensions hidden. That is why you didn't see the .pup after the file name but it really was there.