How to Install PS4 System Updates without an Internet Connection

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain a big enough USB drive.

   Your drive must have at least 2GB of free space, and be formatted to the FAT32 file system
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   Step 2: Insert the USB into your computer.

   Insert the drive into the USB port on your PC. , Open the drive to view the contents. , Create a folder in the base directory with the name "PS4". , Open the PS4 folder and create another folder inside of it named "UPDATE".
   
   Keep in mind that both the PS4 and UPDATE folders must be named exactly as they are typed here (no quotes) with capital, single-byte characters in order to be recognized by the system. , Download the system update file from the official site into the UPDATE folder.
   
   The file in question is named PS4UPDATE.PUP, and should be the only thing inside the UPDATE folder at the end of this step. , Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in your system tray and remove the USB storage device from your PC. , Make sure your PS4 console is completely powered down before proceeding. , Insert the drive containing the update into one of the USB slots on the front of the PS4., Touch and hold the power button on your PS4 for at least seven seconds.
   
   This starts your system up in safe mode, which is the only way to install updates on the PS4 without an internet connection. , Select "Update System Software" from the options menu, and follow the directions to complete the installation.
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   Step 3: Open the drive.

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   Step 4: Create the folder.

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   Step 5: Create the subfolder.

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   Step 6: Download the update.

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   Step 7: Remove the USB.

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   Step 8: Turn off your PS4.

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   Step 9: Inert the drive.

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    Step 10: Reboot in Safe Mode.

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    Step 11: Follow the prompts.

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