How to Reinstall PS4 Update Using Your SMARTPHONE Without Losing Data

[@ZadiusTech]

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[@lewisleighh3479]

I have tried absolutely everything, nothing is working, forcing me to buy a PS5, Sony’s doing this on purpose

[@Monwitdachoppa]

Facts this is the 4 or 5th time it happened to me since the PS5 came out

[@nrreno]

@@Monwitdachoppa same man so annoying i have to redownload my ps4 everytime

[@nolifepeps3130]

@@Monwitdachoppa how do you fix it I’ve tried everything and the only option is 7th I did it but it didn’t work …

[@brandongarcia6305]

That's exactly what it feels like

[@XYZincPlays]

Couldn't you sue sony for doing this?

[@cattacks]

For me it’s a loop i do everything but it just sends me back to cannot start the ps4 screen

[@herobrine1533]

What have u Done to start the ps4

[@jjaylenee]

Same it does that to me I’ve tried everything

[@jjaylenee]

@@herobrine1533 Ik u didn’t asked but I turned on my ps4 and cannot star ps4 showed up like it’s stuck on safe mode and I don’t know how to fix it like I’ve tried everything

[@thebiggest8683]

same

[@jayvobeonpercs]

Same

[@ylithebulgarian766]

Can you do it for 8.03 because I've been having a terrible week because of that

[@achel2797]

me too

[@Gaddiel3897]

Bro same

[@damian4467]

Same it does the update and everything then brings me back to square one again , I’m thinking the only option is to initialize the ps4 and you’ll have to redownload all ur games n lose ur clips or do this, gonna try this method and hope it works

[@charlesthurman6801]

@@damian4467 I've tried it doesn't work either idk what to with mine. Might have to just get a new one

[@vrlove2123]

@@damian4467 this is happening to me too..

[@cranjismclettuce6380]

My PS4's also stuck on safe mode loop. I tried to update it (already 4 times) using wifi and an ethernet cable in the safe mode, also tried to rebuild database a couple of times, and also the restore default settings option. I've tried all of these but unfortunately, my PS4's still in the loop. My last option is the initialize option which will delete my data and reset the whole PS4 but the thing is, the gmail I use in my PSN account is already deactivated and in case I choose initialize I won't be able to recover my data. It's so sad because I have 4 years of game data stored in that account and also purchased games and now I'm left with the last option (initialize) in the safe mode. So for you guys concerned with the safe mode loop, I strongly believe the initialize option will get you out of the loop but you'll have to make sure you can still access and log in to your PSN account. As for my case, I'll try to contact playstation regarding the migration of my PSN account to my working gmail.

[@ossimakela3803]

youknow, i have tried to initialize it multiple times with several different usb drives, and external HDD's. done it through my pc and my phone and it still tells me that the ps4 can't locate the update file.

[@cranjismclettuce6380]

Then we're probably screwed for now then. I'll try to wait for another update and I won't use the PS4 for now. Sony's updates suck.

[@lennydickson8845]

@@cranjismclettuce6380 Seems to be this way ever since update 8.00

[@aimslol]

initializing sadly does NOT get you out of the loop. i have initialized 8 times within this WEEK all initializing because it is my last resort.

[@I_Am_That_Is]

Can't we førce the Playstatiøn tø erase everything than rebuild itself piece by piece frøm the bøttøm up {and repeating if necessary.} Until it is døne thrøwing a temper tantrum and having it's identity crisis¿¿

[@Matteo-lm6yy]

After i did this with lan cable it says the software will update but after the ps4 restart he send me back to the loop

[@JOAOFERREIRA-xh1ix]

Same I did it with a drive and with internet still didn’t work :(

[@redspartanvi4157]

same dude might just wait till christmas when i get a ps5

[@Diniiiiiiiiiii.]

Me 2

[@JohnWilliams-sw3yu]

Likewise hoping someone finds a solution 🙏🙏

[@Meria.j]

Did u get yours to work

[@saviorz_14]

When I'm in safe mode it only allows option seven and it doesn't read the USB

[@shawnporterjr2890]

Same

[@Racks0n4]

Same

[@nolifepeps3130]

Same…

[@fhaneef2]

i get the same, i cant use the controller to move to OK, just stuck on cancel

[@juniornunes6602]

@@fhaneef2 use the ps4 controller the arrows

[@repag4960]

A pre warning is your phone needs to be fully charged as the file transfer takes forever and your phone might die 😂

[@dee.forgiveness1464]

Thank u

[@mr_0nly174]

Can you do it without an adapter

[@rafaygoraya8567]

Yo, Man I tried doing this I updated my PS4 and when it automatically restarted it went into loop again. What do I do 😭💔

[@Mr.Alright]

Initialize ps4

[@tqlan1459]

@@Mr.Alright I don’t wanna loose my stuff man

[@imjustagamer3948]

@@tqlan1459 that's the only other way

[@natedoggie213]

@@Mr.Alright doesn’t work just loops :(

[@twz8730]

@@natedoggie213 same 🤦🏻‍♂️ fuck sony

[@mjbarber39]

I've watched 2 of your videos now and just wanted you to know how helpful they were. I also watched other people trying to explain the same content, your approach is by far the best explained and clearly delivered. Thank You for the time you spent making them.

[@bruceburdett5248]

So I just got a thumbdrive and try everything on the safe mode list but 8 would love to hear another way to try and fix my ps4 since the ps5 doesn't seem to exist

[@valvfn5770]

Its just stuck on the screen it wont change anything

[@pablobueno6400]

I bought a new HDMI Cable & rebuilt database. Started working great

[@ZadiusTech]

Thanks for sharing

[@kermitdoesminecraft7768]

So could it be the hdmi cable

[@leofoster9765]

@@kermitdoesminecraft7768 i bought a new hdmi yesterday and woke up to the screen like that. Maybe power cord/ hard drive?

[@bsesq249]

I had this problem and tried everything but today I had to hit option 6 and wipe my PS4 Pro. Thankfully everything was saved in the cloud and I was able to download all of my Cold War progress yeaaa!! ;)

[@ZadiusTech]

Nice! I'm glad to hear that you were able to fix your PS4. :)

[@david_smxth1371]

@Lazar Beam it will delete them but if you log back into your account you can re install them

[@codymonroe1674]

I buy games on the ps4 not the disc it’s not letting me download the update. If I restart it will all the games on my ps4 will be lost ? And so I have to buy them again ?? I really need help please

[@zeen-on-1-fps826]

@@codymonroe1674 no they will b in ur library you just have to download them back

[@nicusorrobert]

Ps4

[@joecrak249]

I'm broke as a joke Hence I still have a ps4 lmaoo but I do urge and encourage all to donate to this man for his absolute fantastic videos and sharing to the gaming community

[@michaelwhite1032]

Hey bro could you show how to do that on Android 👍

[@Random-ut2qk]

Lmao

[@garcia4650]

Ha what a loser

[@keatonscott9120]

@@garcia4650 bruh imagine using apple

[@lilorichardson2268]

Yes pls make one for us

[@marquisjennings2707]

lmao

[@AntinioHurd]

1:52 1:53 I did it with all caps and it didn't work but when I put in all lower case it worked perfectly (ps4 pro) thx very much for your help

[@teamfvbo9948]

Bro, just tried it with the PS5 Slim step by step and I got it!!!! Thank you so much bro, you are the shit!

[@DerAalSchlackert]

I got the Problem if I Update and All is finished i Land back to the Start as if i havent Done the Update. What can I do?

[@slimeboogie1267]

Same literally

[@true_gamer39]

Hey dude u are the only guy in the world that knew what to do u saved my ps4 thanks man

[@Chris_P_Bacon62]

I'm 2 weeks late but I want to say thanks for showing us how to disable automatic downloads for system software updates. I never knew there was an option to that. It's like you said, some updates don't require a restart to install, and if auto-update is enabled, there's always a chance that you'll get the "cannot start ps4" error when you wake it up outta rest mode. Thankfully that's never happened to me, but that doesn't mean it never will, but at least I can leave it in rest mode without any worries from now on

[@lxgqdz8771]

This update got me fk up bro for real

[@zurst_8474]

Why

[@keonnyron5728]

Ong

[@Daniel-tr9mk]

Did you fix it?

[@casingoutantx3410]

Did you fix it

[@e-dimex4082]

Facts

[@sebastianrosengren2760]

Can this damge your phone in any way?

[@LJ-xb6cs]

It’s now on 8.03 and when I go on the PS4 website it won’t download, I’ve tried 2 laptops and on 1 phone and the update won’t install and every device I used to do this has enough space to download so I don’t see why it won’t work any help?

[@moldybreadisyum8587]

you are supposed to do this when it says "safe mode connect a usb storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation for version 9.60 or later", right?

[@Mike-gc2hm]

Same problem dude what can we do I'm so lost

[@cicciuuhhh5811]

@@Mike-gc2hm it’s the same process of the video

[@cicciuuhhh5811]

@@Mike-gc2hm i also have this problem but i don’t have a usb device

[@TRUBLUE3716]

Can you please please do this for Android. Thanx much.

[@Chopstixx-hl3ym]

No bc u have a android

[@L0stfever]

My problem is my PS4 it keep telling me to download 8.01 update when I download it you keep taking me back to safe mode

[@L0stfever]

My last option is to wipe my ps4 I need help

[@problem123]

Me to, is says download and update 8.01. I download it with internet and after installing It send me again to safe mode. I did it to with a harddisk but it sends me also to safe mode after updating. Maybe a 8.02 will fix it. I don't know. 😕

[@masons6081]

@@L0stfever me too 🙁

[@taniels94]

@@L0stfever the same problem :(

[@DerAalSchlackert]

Same

[@Slycooper14]

If you could please do this for android that would help so much! also, which adapter do i get? the usb-c or micro usb? or does it not matter?

[@nettegee86]

Whichever one plugs into your phone bro

[@mpgodjr]

Can you use your laptop so as to not need the adapter? So replace the phone with a laptop and just connect the USB to the laptop directly

[@daking7799]

yes

[@lennydickson8845]

It’s still not working. I’ve followed the instructions (with pc) perfectly and nothing. What do I do?

[@nickbrandon8846]

Put it in safe mode and click download latest software...

[@itzkingsworld8759]

@@nickbrandon8846 still doesn’t work

[@juanmachorro3065]

Can you do it on android

[@brysonorm3187]

plz answer what is the Hardrive u used for the vid?

[@xamirfn1395]

Bro only solution is 7. Initialize ps4 i set and this work but removed everythink

[@botzlyy5215]

it works for me yesterday but today im stuck again in the bootloop then i initialize my ps4 again

[@ajcj3017]

Can u help me I had got a new hardrive and a usb and I download reinstallation file for ps4 and it says update file is corrupted

[@ajcj3017]

Does that mean I downloaded the wrong one?

[@devinwhittley8047]

What usb did you use?

[@angry_aries95]

Currently trying to fix my ps4 thank you for all of your videos!! I didn't even know it was possible to try and fix!!

[@ZadiusTech]

Glad to help

[@Adhamadous]

I only have my Ps4 My charger My smartphone Can these help me?

[@Kaizen203]

I have a school computer restricted access to the PlayStation website I can do it on my phone is there a way to get the update besides using the USB adapter let me know.

[@zurst_8474]

Hey i was wondering if it will work with WD - easystore 64GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Blu usb?

[@brendenhooper5614]

Do you have any tips on my situation because I’ve tried using a usb to update my ps4 I tried updating using internet I tried everything in safe mode and I can’t get the newest update what should I do

[@liban4783]

Basically so my ps4 wasn’t working I tried loads of things that didn’t work so now I initialised it but I also backed up my data before. Now it comes up with a message saying connect to a usb storage device or something like that and I’m not sure what to do someone help me please😭

[@bobdavil1491]

It’s over get a WII

[@chuyblessed650]

IF YOU ARE STUCK IN LOOP OF ERROR MESSAGES ON THE PS4 TRY AND REFORMATTING USB FROM FAT32(default) to exFAT then the folder name steps and saving the update file to the USB hope you pin this happy gaming much luck to those trying to find a ps5 (my self included) lol

[@MarcoMunoz8]

If it goes threw as if it downloads but when it restarts it brings me back to the safe mode do I need a new hard drive?

[@satpalsingh6933]

Hey if u have solved that issue can u tell me How?

[@moonlightemo267]

Are you able to do it without a computer and USB?

[@andoryu856]

I only have an adaptor for my iPad does the same steps used in this video work for my iPad as well?

[@VictorRodriguez-rd5xl]

Zadius when I push download no icons pop up just downloads directly to phone.

[@angelsantana2184]

I’m convinced it’s my harddrive so ima replace it but how do I restore all my files from the harddrive that’s inside already since I can’t even access the menus at all. No option worked.

[@mr_0nly174]

Can you do it without an adapter

[@damioncofield7489]

I did what you instructed and it's telling me that the USB isn't detected. Please help me.

[@Deviant-Strategic-Assassins]

@John Doe bruh...................

[@cephelmo4914]

Either way I need a flashdrive... I want to find a way to do it without a flashdrive just my phone?

[@laylamarie1787]

Literally did every step and it’s still stuck on safe mood loop. What does this mean?

[@skippyyy_k3423]

you might have to initialize it

[@ghost_clan2k880]

Same dude

[@ibsacko2054]

Same

[@sassylopez7201]

No cap

[@andrewmanden266]

@@skippyyy_k3423 can I get my stuff back?

[@lilcrash8404]

Where did you get that iPhone from I need the exact same one

[@yhatetrav]

everytime i do this and install the update it just takes me back to the safe mode loop what do i do?

[@Dizzycreed]

Do you have to keep the USB connected to the ps4? I installed yesterday and it deleted all my games and info so I redownload everything and this morning I turned my ps4 back on and it was back into safe mode asking update the software again

[@fable6253]

Thanks you so much bro, you're a lifesaver

[@ZadiusTech]

Hi Fable. I'm glad I was able to help you, if you could subscribe that would really help me out. Thanks!

[@penguino4509]

@@ZadiusTech will the re install update work with the phone

[@itzkingsworld8759]

@Fable what did you do mines still doesn’t work

[@RicostaBurtsjr]

Does this still fix it?

[@biggio9010]

Hey you think you can help me. My ps4 has the thing where it says cannot start connect controller through USB but it doesn’t work and my controller just starts blinking and stops

[@jamescrag6311]

Can you do it for 8.50 because I tried everything and it’s not working why this had to happen today

[@pugnoises2839]

Same

[@DamianHaarder]

I tried your mathod but eish nothing keeps on bringing me to checking system storage status

[@autumnouellette1241]

this video seems really helpful but can i download it and do everything without a flash drive?

[@relqpsed]

It Requires A Flash Drive

[@Icy14000]

Why is it not giving me the option to save files on the usb drive ?

[@Makingmoneyismyhobby]

Can we use a camera adapter usb female OTG adapter compatible with iPhone

[@Sensei.Shifu.]

I did everything and right when it is done with copying the update file it says error su 42118 6

[@zayslime4l97]

Can you do a video on update 8.03

[@jonathan2432]

Can I do that on my laptop

[@Kiharu_Sunzuko]

Btw you should be able to.

[@stfu_soban]

SO GUYS HEAR ME OUT OF YOUR PS4 STUCK AT 24% OR SOMETHING YOU SHOULD GO TO SAFE MODE AND CHECK FOR UPDATE I AM SURE THAT THERE IS UPDATE IF NOT THEN TRY CHANGE RESOLUTION OR INTALIZE

[@tirebouchon-er8fn]

AT 66 %

[@shiki6462]

Still in the same loop is there any other way

[@AIBando47800]

Nah fr

[@safiullah5173]

It says cannot initialise after i have plugged in thr USB

[@kevinpineda1899]

Mine does not either it says cannot download system software update

[@tpc-amos8069]

I did everything you did but it said cannot update

[@Deviant-Strategic-Assassins]

same, i just want answers bruh...

[@aprilonlyson8049]

I updated the file to a Vertabrim IPhone/USB Flash drive and when I go to update file it says it couldn’t find the update file.

[@maxwellfranschman]

Same dude

[@akaanwar5166]

Did you check for the of the update that you download

[@rutendohatendi8102]

Thank you so much for this! It worked for me...!

[@tyclemmons5355]

Thanks for the video I had to buy a new hard drive but I cannot find the video on how to download for new compatible hard drive

[@iammcici23]

can you make a new for 10.05🥺i havent played my game in weeks!!!

[@theinfamouswoodnypmh1367]

You need a usb that’s the only way, they are cheap in the 10$ range

[@drew6702]

@@theinfamouswoodnypmh1367 how do I get it?

[@ic3dragonite652]

Am i able to do this with a wire connector?

[@didaabri1363]

can you do the 8.03 version.?? it doesnt update..

[@taylovalero]

facts bro it wont initialize @Dida abri

[@senpaichan16]

Any update

[@jackthevandal1445]

@@taylovalero sameee I can’t initialise mine either and that was my last option

[@raymondbowen275]

Mine has version is 11.00 how I get it and I have android phone

[@Gthegr8one]

Will this work on the base ps4??? About the last September update?. Tried to update (haven't turned on the system in a while). Heard about the bricking playstations. Mines telling me to get a USB to get the older. Did playstation go back to using that? Need help 😓😓😓

[@stevonecapone7958]

This shit is b s I only had my ps4 for over a year and I dont play it every day and its stuck in save mode smh

[@Lylythetruth]

Hold on to the power button until u hear 2 or 3 beeps

[@lahirupeiris3389]

Is this a for blue light of death

[@javiercardenas6093]

Can I do this after putting in a new hardrive?

[@ivangarroch1933]

So my on button doesn't work I've got an older ps4 not the pro unfortunately and the power button hasn't worked for while

[@whesterbacil2620]

How u do this with an android

[@rebojacobijaola6731]

I did this and it said error occurred, how can I fix this please?

[@garciasam2]

Mine to

[@abdi_7161]

I got tired of this shit so i bought a ps5

[@joshuamcgee4155]

Can’t you plug the charger port to the PS4 and share files that way?

[@ZadiusTech]

No

[@rumitjr6270]

Can you do it on Mac ?pls

[@idkoro1]

Who’s here from the update 8.52

[@Thetedfybear]

What I do to update my playstation to 11.50

[@WolfeGlowson]

Have you did it on the android yet?

[@codyjames9056]

Why couldn't u just down load straight from the phone right to the PlayStation

[@larryhickman8866]

How many times do I have to update to the 8.1 in order to make my PS4 work

[@JOAOFERREIRA-xh1ix]

Same

[@xbox_traitor_1970]

Can I do a software re install using this same method with my phone? I have a new SSD but no pc to download the firmware onto a thumb drive. Thanks to anyone that knows for sure and takes the time to answer! 👍

[@rPriim]

Same

[@FishingGingerly99]

Same im still in need of this did you find out if it's possible?

[@JustTyFr]

Is there a solution without a USB? Because I dont have one.

[@midnighterx]

If there is a problem with my harddrive and I bought a ps5 would I still be able to transfer everything

[@chocolatechippy7860]

Nothing for me works none of the methods on any video have helped me

[@lewisleighh3479]

Literally, forcing me to buy a PS5

[@hebrew2k436]

Bad hard drive or disk drive

[@angierichards6939]

How can i format this thumb drive on my android. Format to Fatboy something. How with no pc ...

[@larryhickman8866]

So would that make the PS4 work better then if I do all that

[@Cooki__.]

Bro can u do it for android

[@waxdoe115]

Yeah but what about android? How do I save it? Like do I copy and paste to update or ps4?

[@andriiwkk]

Hey zadius, how come after the installing update file finishes, it says checking system storage?

[@lion4611]

So it stoped showing the safe mode for good after you did that?

[@AKUKALA]

Can i do it without usb?

[@linus7768]

@Zadius Tech I cannot put my Ps4 in safe mode

[@Knockoutispc-pg2gy]

Same