Ps4 support reinstallation download file cannot be used

If the above method fails to work, you can try installing the PS4 system software manually. It is a method that has been proven to be useful by a great many users. Please bear in mind this method will lose your personal data on your USB drive. So, back up all the important data on your USB drive in advance. After that, you can follow the steps below to install the PS4 system software manually. In the Home page, press the Up on D-pad to enter the Function menu.

Then click the Settings icon and press the X button on the console to open it. Press the X button to add a checkmark in the Application saving section.

After that, your PS4 will restart and transfer all the data that you have stored. Now, you can install the PS4 system software manually by using the file from the PS4 official website. Does anyone know what to do? Ask A Question. Keep me logged in on this device. Forgot your username or password? The Update file cannont be used? Will the update file get deleted when the PS4 gets turned off during downloading process? It says I have to update when I can't. System software features on the PS4 console.

Version 9. In Trophies, you can now view PS5 trophies in your trophy list. You can also view PS5 trophies in the trophy list on the profile screen under the [Games] tab.

In Messages, we've updated the following: If you're the owner of a group, you can now delete it. To delete a group, open the options menu, and then select [Delete Group].

If you delete a group, it will be deleted for all members. Now when you block someone, you can choose to also leave the group that only you and they are in at the same time. You won't leave groups that include other players. We've made the following improvements to parental controls: Now when a child requests to use communication features for a game, their parent or guardian will receive a notification on the PS4 and PlayStation App. The child will also receive a notification when their parent or guardian accepts, denies, or stops allowing the child to use communication features for a game.

You can now select whether you'd like to receive notifications on your PS4 or through email about new products and special offers. How to update the PS4 console system software If the system software update on your PS4 console is stuck, restart the update.

Manually update PS4 system software. PS4 console update file. How to reinstall the PS4 console system software Reinstalling the system software on your PS4 console will delete all of the data on your PS4 console. The update file cannot be used. You can download the update file for reinstallation from playstation. This did not work at first and would would tell me the update file could not be used and give me the error code.

If I use the larger download, the mb one, it would work fine. I AM NOT installing a new harddrive and the mb installation says it will erase all the users and all the data. Starting over would just be Shut Off your ps4. After that hold the ON botton for 7 seconds.