two methods for installing the update: directly onto an
Internet-connected PlayStation 4 or with a USB flash drive. The latter
can be utilized for those who don't have an Internet connection readily
available.
Here's how to do it:
Step one:
Insert a USB drive with at least 1GB of free space into your computer.
Step two:
Create a folder on the drive titled "PS4" -- no spaces. Step three:
Inside of the PS4 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE" in all caps. Step four:
Download the update from Sony's website and save it in the UPDATE folder on your USB drive. The latest update is version 1.50.
Step five:
If the power indicator on the PlayStation 4 is orange, hold the power
button until the system beeps (approximately 7 seconds). Once the system
is turned off, connect the USB drive. Step six:
Boot the PlayStation 4 in safe mode by holding the power button for 7 seconds. Step seven:
Plug the controller in, hit the PlayStation button, and select the
"Update System Software" option. After a few minutes and a couple of
restarts, your PlayStation 4 should be up to date. Step eight:
To ensure the update was properly installed, enter Settings, click on System Settings, and select System Information.
