How to Reinstall PS4 Update Using Your SMARTPHONE Without Losing Data

In this video I show you how to fix the problem where you can't install PS4 update 8.03. Whether you have a working PS4, but can't install PS4 update 8.03 or if you're stuck in a cannot start the ps4 safe mode loop this fix should help you out. I know a lot of you don't have a computer, so in this video I show you how to fix your PS4 using your smartphone.
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[@ZadiusTech]

If your PS4 is still not working WATCH this video to fix it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKWUaWqdo7Sjl5I

[@Kazpper88]

I GOT IT TO WORK BUT IT ONLY WORKED BECAUSE I HAD TO DELETE EVERYTHING OH WELL I LOST EVERYTHING BUT GOT IT TO WORK #THANKSBRO

[@richardalfaro2617]

Is there any other way to install the software update on my phone without a usb flash drive or USB adapter

[@leahradcliffe6801]

Thank you!!! My son and I are so happy that the PS4 is fixed! You are awesome!

[@ai8788]

I did everything correctly and worked only for a couple hours until it turned off and put me on a screen saying "Can't initiate ps4" now im stuck on a screen telling me to "Reinstall system software" By using a USB so i guess ima have to do that and replay every single campaign again 🗿

[@jamesforbes6063]

What has happened if it says cannot find the update file?

[@ZadiusTech]

For instructions on how to fix your PS4 with an iPhone click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2e5Xphnnbl_qbc

[@efrenmonroy5481]

Make sure you click on the eject usb on your pc or laptop don’t just yank it out it won’t save your files and you will get that annoying message usb not found on your ps4 when your trying to reinstall your software

[@nagamasa22]

After I did update it jus took me back to safe mode like I didn't do anything.

[@Jhaffeti]

Same

[@2011Inthemix]

lo solucionaste ?

[@Zalo_TopGaming]

OMG! YOUR A LIFE SAVER U DESERVE A SUB IM SO HAPPY🥰😊

[@ggg-kl2hk]

How did u do it

[@rayanlina5500]

Congrats bro i am trying this for 8days its still not working

[@umarmcplayz6493]

@@rayanlina5500 its probably ur hard drive that has gone bad and u need to replace it I have replaced mine cause I couldn't download my disk games and I followed all the steps and it worked for me I don't have a pc thats why I used an android phone

[@8xhizors]

This really works i tried this and my Jailbreak 4tb PS4 booted successfully you save me a lot of time you the best!

[@E86Films]

Thanks if it wasn't for you and your channel, I would not have a PS4 updated...Thanks for the Links and all the information I'll be following you... Stay updated...💪😎💯

[@kiritoaura8880]

Everytime I try to do anything about doing the reinstallation, it always says that the files are corrupted

[@kiritoaura8880]

Which I just bought a brand new hard drive

[@Jonah71204]

I can't find the flash drive that was used at 0:42

[@anglemenez1389]

I get sended back to safe mode after updating my ps4

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi står CoDm, if you have tried everything and its still not working, then your hard drive has probably gone bad. I recommend getting this PS4 replacement hard drive amzn.to/34CeexS and then you can follow this HOWTO video on how to replace your hard drive and install the PS4 system software on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianaZoKDaJJ2bas

[@geekykid8681]

@@ZadiusTech will replacing the hard drive delete all your data?

[@thecookieman3384]

I had the same issue, what worked for me was I turned off my PS4 and the held the ON button for 2 beeps then in the safe mode menu I chose "5. Rebuild Database". 2 minutes later my PS4 was on and working again! :) (note: before I tried that, I took out the HDD Harddrive and blew a little air on the connectors and put it back in, that could have been the solution too, im not sure, try both, HDD comes out easily.

[@ma4_life305]

@@ZadiusTech can u do this on iPhone pls I am stuck and I it says that I need an reinstall file for 8.03

[@og_2t_31]

@@ma4_life305 format ur hdd on pc n do option 7 in safe mode with downloading the update n put in ur usb it's work for me

[@tlangelanikhosa447]

I updated my PS4 but it keeps taking me back to safe mode

[@Shiroz_1]

Any fix?

[@jamesforbes6063]

You might need a new harddrive if you have tried every option

[@Kuclua]

@@Shiroz_1 new hard drive if it does that, get a new hard drive and repeat this process to download the files onto the new hard drive

[@seanflowers7378]

Does it work with a Android tablet?

[@merk1003]

Would it work for 10.01 ps4 system software update?

[@Ocelot4R]

Mine goes right back into safe mode after update. What do I do please? I really don't want to lose my data; I wouldn't even know how to begin downloading everything from scratch again. Internet isn't cheap in my country and not all my saves are backed up. I hate this so much...I was just playing RDR2 when the Power Holding Company took the power and just like that, my game keeps on looping into safe mode..loads up to 64% then jumps to 100% only to tell me "Cannot start PS4".

[@FALLAN_1]

Bro how you now

[@nadiav7283]

Omg I can’t get it to go into safe mode even with the correct cable, it just says cannot restart, then I need to install using a USB I click cancel and it’ll shut off, I turn it on, no menu.. Repeats…😩

[@gamdez1200]

Mine to

[@ZadiusTech]

If you weren't able to fix your PS4 and you need help right away, I have created a private Discord where you can go and ask your questions. I get hundreds of KZbin comments each week and there is just no way for me to answer all the questions and that is why I created the private Discord for those that really need help and want an answer right away. You can get the link to my private Discord through here: kzbin.infojoin, once you join you will automatically get the private Discord invitation link. Feel free to cancel your membership after you have the Discord link. For everyone else I have created a lot of helpful PS4 Repair videos which you can find on this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TTi4djnaucr68

[@MrYorkman]

While I was able to reinstall the 8.03 update successfully using my USB drive the PS4 still wouldn't boot up. Always started with scanning the system before giving me the same message again which was to update to 8.03 with the reinstallation file. So that's what I did and this worked but of course all data is gone. I tried all the other options first but no luck.

[@snowman451]

It says i can't open the file is it something I can do about that?

[@danielsackitey5964]

When i go to the download page am not able to download. When i tap no download file the page load but nothing comes

[@Onerabidmonk1]

me too. I press and no download starts. I tried it on my laptop and the same thing happens

[@quan687]

SAME any fix yet???

[@jimmyhernandez7028]

What if I did option 7 in safe mode and my ps4 isn’t working anymore just goes back to safe mode

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi Jimmy Hernandez, if you have tried everything and its still not working, then your hard drive has probably gone bad. I recommend getting this PS4 replacement hard drive amzn.to/34CeexS and then you can follow this HOWTO video on how to replace your hard drive and install the PS4 system software on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianaZoKDaJJ2bas

[@roadrunnerbryson2774]

Has it worked since you did that????

[@roborobpro8201]

Dude please help me my ps4 has been shutdown for 7 months and im still not able to use it, it's in safe mode and i need to know how to get my usb to update it please help it say some error on it.

[@brennanschram1143]

I keep trying to click on the blue "PS4 Update File" on Sony and nothing happens...I've tried on 2 computers and 2 different phones, is the link dead now? Anyone else having this issue?

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi Brennan, it looks like Chrome is blocking the file download, use Firefox instead I just verified that it works on that web browser.

[@Onerabidmonk1]

@@ZadiusTech This worked thank you. I was finally able to download the file when I used firefox

[@roadrunnerbryson2774]

Has anyone tried all options and it keeps sending them back to the safe mode screen???😒 pls tell me im not alone

[@umarmcplayz6493]

Sad; I'm just doing this cuz I got a new hard drive

[@najeerhussain5910]

It works definately got usb connecter attached with usb downloaded the update to my fone copied it onto the usb then plugged the usb in ps4 safe mode and updated it through there

[@jeremymccormick3124]

Does this process work for installing a new internal hard drive or do you already have a video for that also using a Samsung phone

[@chrisvsgaming4328]

I’m getting really frustrated because I tried all of these safe mode options that u were talking about in ur past videos and it’s just keeps shuttling off like it keeps just turning off and won’t go back I even tried option 6 and it still just turned off and the only thing I can do is go back into safe mode please help before I break something

[@bigthreekl2490]

I went Step by step and it just came back to the same screen

[@boriscickaji159]

The same :/ any fix ?

[@lucasisyourfav]

so my phone isn't a samsung, so this process was pretty difficult. I am however, unable to copy the file to the usb. I bought the recommended usb drive in the description on this video. whenever i try to copy the file to the usb, there is no option to click done, therefore, it doesn't copy over to the drive. i'm very sad that i'll be unable to play for the next year, but i appreciate this video regardless, thank you. EDIT: so i was able to locate the problem, and i am very hopeful now. i hope this works! thanks so much!!

[@Mickaye]

Did it work? Give me updates please I have the same issue

[@acrxnaarkzyt1622]

mine would say database is corrupted or the sony screen would just repeat then cut off

[@bugsotrill7487]

Did all that just for it to go back to "cannot start the ps4"

[@bugra285]

had the problem with the software update but then my controller tured off and blinks white once and turns off again I have tried connecting it with the micro usb cable from the original ps4 console while in save mode that doesnt work either I have diconnected the controler via reset button and then tried reseting the connection from the controller to the ps4 with holding share and home button and those things didnt work too. I dont know what to do ur my last hope man:/

[@jadmouazen7657]

It never starts the download. I just click on it, it load for a second then stops. Nothing happens. Can someone please help?

[@fcknmaudy]

BRO I HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO PLAY FOR 7 DAYS NOW LEMME GUESS FOR YOU WHEN YOU TAP THE UPDATE FILE IT DOESN’T DO ANYTHING RIGHT, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN I TAP TO UPDATE IT OR TO REINSTALL, IT DOESN’T DO ANYTHING IF YOU EVER FOUND A FIX PLS LEMME KNOW HOW THIS IS BS AND SONY IS A BITCH

[@dropzones2706]

same

[@nichols0vision]

Same

[@Aknayelth]

@@fcknmaudy use internet explorer or firefox, it will download...

[@user-ih5mt3pg7h]

Does this work for the 8.52 software update?

[@elyenanegrete4788]

Thankk you so much i was so confused at first but now I know what to do.!!

[@relqpsed]

Does It Still Work ?

[@anthony.duran07]

I need help everytime I go to safe mode and go to rebuild database it says error turn off ps4 every single time

[@roborobpro8201]

same look atmy comment about mine

[@russelavelino7361]

Its not working "The update file is corrupted" idont know what is the problem.

[@auroratheprotogen3370]

This did not work and it said usb is not connected

[@shirualcantar7002]

This really worked!!, I jailbreaked my ps4,thanks bro

[@bigraider530]

That's what I'm about to do. I scored mine for 40 bucks.

[@joseslifts]

Hey idk where the iPhone version of this is but it either got deleted or sum thing

[@ZadiusTech]

Iphone version is right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2e5Xphnnbl_qbc

[@alexpetria4582]

Thanks for the tip but my ps4 is still not working as he should

[@jodeexo4309]

me too

[@WolfeGlowson]

I have a SanDisk usb that holds 64 gb and I don't hit a galaxy but I do got a type c kind of phone do I just do the same like you did on the galaxy? 0

[@dankmemes1716]

Thank you man you're a life saver

[@GnarlyWolf666]

It wont let be download the file from my phone to my usb

[@jeremyrivera7116]

Is there any way to recover my data?

[@anthonymcgough2376]

Hey can u do one when it asked for the reinstallation because I had to buy a new hard drive and it's asking for that

[@princeleoofnohr583]

Will this fix the update corruption?

[@Dominick-72]

I got an update file for reinstallation version 11.50 or later message.

[@Jameel_A21]

Can I do this with out an adapter I don't have one

[@iceybrown8857]

It says i need an app to open this file

[@Booty_WarriorGaming]

I keep getting an error every time I select option #1

[@iceybrown8857]

I doesn’t work when i press ps4pup file

[@bilalgames6838]

When i press ps4 update file nothing come up, pleas help.

[@matthewstarr8448]

Hey zadius tech i got a question im using my lg stylo 6 to do this can you direct me

[@tonyfiscal3299]

Didn’t work for the app and to continue the update

[@keithtelevasquez4922]

Only lets me download the update as a txt file. Why!

[@Slycooper14]

I have a galaxy s8. When I download the update file, it won't let me pick where to do it. It downloads, and says it can't open file. My usb lit up too. Do I need that exact usb you have or should I use the one you recommended?

[@ZadiusTech]

no need to open the file, just use file manager that came with your phone to locate the file and copy it to USB drive.

[@Slycooper14]

@@ZadiusTech I'm using the flash drive you recommended. It says it can't find the update file. It doesn't automatically go to the usb storage 1 folder, so i have to manually copy it. when i copy it, do i copy it to the usb storage 1 folder, then ps4 update folder? or do i need to copy it directly to the ps4 update folder?

[@Stuck-ear4]

I want you to do how to fix the PS4 with a Samsung phone USB C

[@2.4Chris]

My PS4 is on safe mode and I don’t know if I saved my stuff

[@whesterbacil2620]

I got a newer phone and that doesn't work cuz my newer phone I think

[@mequirawhite9501]

I don't have a micro USB cable

[@davidcastro5450]

I only have option 7 what do I do

[@senpaichan16]

Any update

[@nun_f_ur_bznz5074]

Thank you bruv

[@demarcuscousinsthe3rd256]

When i try to UPDATE it after i press okay when i try to download it just say the update flie cannot be used connect a USB storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 8.03 or later

[@akktin8384]

Did u get it of not I might no why

[@boriscickaji159]

I do all of that just like you , and nothing happend.. ps4 load and stop on 24% and send me to screen where is cannot start the PS4.. what now ?

[@Crulgao]

Me too, that's where my problem started

[@emperorsilverbjd8946]

What if it's update 9

[@guestaccount759]

Dose this include android ipad?

[@jackpana5035]

Does it work with Xperia

[@umarmcplayz6493]

I got a new hard drive and I just need to install the software :)

[@chloydmanos5320]

My usb is fat32 i did all the stuff like adding a ps4 folder on the same folder i saved my videos

[@justice_ballerx2436]

I gotta samsung 10 and it won't let me copy

[@lordwaffles3622]

Hello, im on the website but it does not let me download at all any advice?

[@quan687]

SAMEEEE help

[@Shad0wBlaze]

Your mobile is a flash drive

[@ZadiusTech]

Tried it, won't work.

[@luckygetter6682]

bro thank you so much

[@endless_waltz18]

So i hit update and after it was done downloading it sent me back to cannot start PS4. Should I replace my hard drive then?

[@Delo2valid]

Yea I'm going to do that it should work

[@roadrunnerbryson2774]

@@Delo2valid did it end up working after u tried all the safe mode options??

[@kenesta3671]

could someone give me some advice..i was suppose to update my slim but always ended up in "update file is corrupted"

[@waxdoe115]

Same

[@kush1drobotUnlimited]

How do I format the usb stick where’s that info

[@Lander484]

He shows to do that in this other video he made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIWqmqSwiLWNq5o

[@juliusadom7669]

They asking for update version 10, do I use the same process?

[@ZadiusTech]

yes

[@gerardomartinez.15]

I see that you are using a samsung otg cable Need to know where you got it please

[@ZadiusTech]

It came with with of my old phones a long time ago. It's no longer available, you can get this otg cable which works just as well: amzn.to/2LiGxwa

[@gerardomartinez.15]

@@ZadiusTech will this work with a samsung galaxy a51 ?

[@daryllgaming429]

Please connect PS4 remote play code number 🥺

[@mererackz]

If I did option 7 in safe mode (initialize ps4, system software) id it doesn’t work then what do I do , Sony sent me a new ps4 btw because something similar happened like this before and I got it New Year’s Eve , I’m giving up on PlayStation might go to Xbox honestly

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi luhspazzout-, if you have tried everything and its still not working, then your hard drive has probably gone bad. I recommend getting this PS4 replacement hard drive amzn.to/34CeexS and then you can follow this HOWTO video on how to replace your hard drive and install the PS4 system software on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianaZoKDaJJ2bas

[@Ruth_lezz]

Does not work

[@yes4154]

Would the PS4 cable work as a usb cable?

[@chloydmanos5320]

No

[@Fuzy_xo]

I’m stuck in safe mode and I can’t do everything

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi Michael Gioka, if you have tried everything and its still not working, then your hard drive has probably gone bad. I recommend getting this PS4 replacement hard drive amzn.to/34CeexS and then you can follow this HOWTO video on how to replace your hard drive and install the PS4 system software on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianaZoKDaJJ2bas

[@Fuzy_xo]

@@ZadiusTech thnx for the help

[@miguelbarragan2328]

@@ZadiusTech hows about a firecuda? I had mine for a couple of years now

[@_rezixy_2354]

Ive canot Start ps4 safe loop evey time i insert a flash drive with the file downloaded it doesn't detect the usb flash drive is that because im using the wrong one PLS HELP ME IVE HAD THIS FOR 5MONTHS. I WISH I COULD JUST SHIP YOU MY PS4 AND SAVE MY PROBLEMS

[@ZadiusTech]

Get the flash drive in the description as I know that one works for sure.

[@_rezixy_2354]

@@ZadiusTech one last thing do you think if i was to send it to a repair store they could fix it easily?

[@dcombest_0512]

What do I do when it says the file is corrupted

[@ZadiusTech]

You'll need to download the file again.

[@dcombest_0512]

@@ZadiusTech now its saying the file cannot be used

[@ZadiusTech]

If you are getting that message, you may need to download the "File for Reinstallation" that I mentioned in the video. It will wipe the contents of the PS4, but usually that fixes the problem.

[@dcombest_0512]

Nvm its working thank you

[@anglemenez1389]

@@dcombest_0512 wait did you reinstall or just updated?

[@clips-lv5gd]

I dont have a flash drive or a PC so

[@morethanmeetsi3062]

Trying this rn with the newest update.

[@7mza.exe__154]

Hello man i like ur content and ur videos so i want to ask u Does marvo gk901 mechanical keyboard work on ps4

[@ZadiusTech]

Contact the manufacturer of the keyboard to ask them.

[@Jr-vo9gn]

Everytime i turn my ps4 back on after pressing “cancel” it doesnt take me to the loading thing and it just takes me to the ps symbol screen, but after the ps symbol disappears it stays stuck on a black screen

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi zquwe, it sounds like your PS4 hard drive has gone bad. I recommend getting this PS4 hard drive replacement: amzn.to/34CeexS. Replacing the hard drive is EASY, you can follow instructions in my HOWTO video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ianaZoKDaJJ2bas

[@savrna__]

i see this:this file is corupted or souhing

[@sxfwilson6603]

Mine just saying corrupt file

[@bluebird6717]

I LOEY YOU

[@hemi6486]

Thia worked for me and I am started thanks for your appreciation

[@mrdonkeyy1149]

Hey I really need help with my ps4 it's been stuck in safe mode loop for 3 weeks now and I want to upload the update onto my flash drive but I don't know how to since I have a Motorola phone PLEASE HELP ME OUT

[@pladoz]

thanks man your a life saver

[@j13nkz]

Then theres us rooted twrp users lol straight phone to console😂

[@jaygaming4320]

First

[@ZadiusTech]

Congrats! You are FIRST!

[@jayyskoo]

Second