System software update for PlayStation 4 (version 1.51) is now available. With this minor required update, stability of system software has been improved. In addition, minor refinements to elements of the system UI (such as clearly indicating when a user downloads a game and a game patch at the same time) have been introduced. In the North American region, automatic downloads for system and game updates are enabled by default when PS4 is in stand-by mode. Once system software update 1.51 is available later tonight, your PS4 will automatically download it, enabling you to update quickly and easily. Need to download from a PC and update your PS4 that is not connected to the internet? Download the region specific files. US Official Download Link 1.51 Perform a new installation of the system software This procedure is for initializing your PS4â„¢ system and performing a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive. Be careful when using an update file for reinstallation. All users and all data will be deleted. The following things are needed to perform the update: PlayStation[sup]®[/sup]4 system Computer connected to the Internet USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive * There must be 400 MB of free space. On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file. Using a computer, create a folder named “PS4″. Inside that folder, create another folder named “UPDATEâ€. Download the update file, and save it in the “UPDATE†folder you created in step 1. Save the file with the file name “PS4UPDATE.PUPâ€. Turn off the power of your PS4â„¢ system completely. Check that the power indicator is not lit. If the power indicator is lit up in orange, touch the power button on the PS4â„¢ system for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time). Connect the USB storage device that the update file is saved on to your PS4â„¢ system, and then touch the power button for at least 7 seconds. The PS4â„¢ system starts in safe mode Select [Update System Software]. Follow the screens to complete the update. If your PS4â„¢ system does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.
