shungokusatsu
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The 800MB file is for people replacing their HDD and it includes the OS. The 300MB file is the basic update from and old version to the newest.
It should work. Make sure to capitalize the folder names.Can this be installed from an Android phone or something like my Nook HD+ if I create the folders on them?
No, that's not right. There's some flash on the actual system that retains critical info like the boot procedure for the console, safe mode, the software update procedure, and the current software version of the system. If you remove the HDD and install a new one you'll be prompted to install the same version of the software the old HDD had or something newer, it won't let you downgrade.Let me get this straight:
1.) Download the recovery file
2.) Install new hardrive
3.) PS4 is now downgraded to 1.5
Now when 1.5 is hacked, everyone can easily downgrade to 1.5.
Did Sony think this through?
OP says to use Select 7 [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)] for a HDD replacement.
looks like they did that in the video as well.
But Sonys site repeats Select 3 [Update System Software]
Can I assume Sony copy/pasta'd wrong? Use option 7 for HDD swaps?
I'm going with what the video said only because you need to format a new drive for it to work on the system and the only option that has a format warning on Sony's own knowledge center is option 7.OP says to use Select 7 [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)] for a HDD replacement.
looks like they did that in the video as well.
But Sonys site repeats Select 3 [Update System Software]
Can I assume Sony copy/pasta'd wrong? Use option 7 for HDD swaps?
Safe Mode Options
The following options are available in Safe Mode:
- Restart System - Ends Safe Mode and restarts the PlayStation 4 normally.
- Change Resolution - Changes the screen resolution to 480p when the PlayStation 4 is restarted.
- Update System Software - Allows the PlayStation 4 to update the system software via Internet, USB Drive, or Disc.
- Restore Default Settings - Restores the PlayStation 4 to the default factory settings.
- Rebuild Database - Scans the drive and creates a new database of all content. This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
- Initialize PS4 - IMPORTANT: All data and settings will be lost by performing this step. Deletes all user data and restores the PS4 to as if it just came out of the box. This option is the same as [Initialize PS4 ] in the (Settings) menu. System software (firmware) is not deleted.
- Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) - IMPORTANT: Deletes all information on the HDD, including the System Software. A message that states a USB storage device containing the System Software must be connected, is displayed. Then you can confirm the selection.
Yes.Is party chat supported on day 1 in this patch?
Thanks guys! Should be read to roll.
Hoping this 1TB Seagate SSHD shows a nice performance boost.
It probably means little, but for reference:
Ah, thanks for that. I ran MD5 on two copies of the file that I downloaded, and they matched, so that was a good sign. Also matches that one that you posted. It's a good check to know the file's solid before installing it.If anyone cares, it appears the md5 hash of the file is in the download URL. i got this for the first (update) file:
MD5(PS4UPDATE.PUP)= df008b5601f4a214a3cc65030a02ac4a
That's only true for early fat units. When they started to revise the hardware in order to bring down the cost one of the things that didn't make the cut was the 256MB on board flash for the firmware. They dumped it for a 16MB chip that holds the critical boot stuff and moved everything else to the HDD just like on the PS4. So most PS3 units require you to reinstall the firmware when upgrading the HDD.actually shocked that the PS4 requires an OS install. Neither prior-gen console needed one. PS3 still needs an HDD but can format a new one on it's own.
although it sounds like it should be EXTREMELY difficult to actually brick a PS4 from a firmware update. So that's a good thing.
Sorry, I have no idea what any of this means. What is this MD5 hash talk?If anyone cares, it appears the md5 hash of the file is in the download URL. i got this for the first (update) file:
MD5(PS4UPDATE.PUP)= df008b5601f4a214a3cc65030a02ac4a
If you're paranoid, you might want to verify your download. On OS X or any other *nix, you can run in a terminal:
openssl md5 PS4UPDATE.PUP
On Windows, there are many freeware utilities that can do MD5 hashes.
Let me get this straight:
1.) Download the recovery file
2.) Install new hardrive
3.) PS4 is now downgraded to 1.5
Now when 1.5 is hacked, everyone can easily downgrade to 1.5.
Did Sony think this through?
MD5 is a checksum algorithm. It analyzes the file and generates that code, which you then match up against the checksum from the original file. If the checksums match, then the file is guaranteed bit-for-bit identical to the original. A single change anywhere in the file, no matter how small, will result in a completely different checksum value, letting you know right away that something went wrong in the copy.Sorry, I have no idea what any of this means. What is this MD5 hash talk?
MD5 is a checksum algorithm. It analyzes the file and generates that code, which you then match up against the checksum from the original file. If the checksums match, then the file is guaranteed bit-for-bit identical to the original. A single change anywhere in the file, no matter how small, will result in a completely different checksum value, letting you know right away that something went wrong in the copy.
I'm going with what the video said only because you need to format a new drive for it to work on the system and the only option that has a format warning on Sony's own knowledge center is option 7.
Yes.
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/party/about_party.html
I think you're right. I went back to the gamespot video and noticed The Playroom icon was already on the SSD tile bar and since we know it's not available for download from the PS Store, the only way they could have installed it was if it was already included in the recovery update.in fact, i suppose that the playroom games is in the 800Mo Update ?
It'll be best to use FAT32.Does it matter what format the USB drive is in? FAT? FAT32? NTFS? HFS+? If there are limitations, the acceptable format(s) should be in the OP.
Yeah, I'll surprised if the system has NTFS or HFS+ support.It'll be best to use FAT32.
Just the recovery file. The support page for when you replace the HDD only links to the recovery file.When installing the software on a new HDD, do you have to have both the 1.5FW and the recovery file? As they're both called exactly the same thing, so you can't have both in the same folder (as I wouldn't think the PS4 could see the file if its not called the correct name).
The 800MB file is for people replacing their HDD and it includes the OS. The 300MB file is the basic update from and old version to the newest.
Just the recovery file. The support page for when you replace the HDD only links to the recovery file.
If you want to have the HDD within the system, yes.Is the PS4 HDD laptop size only?
It's thinner than 9.5mm.This model is ok for PS4 ? (i think it's a great SSD..) : http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00E...=1&s=computers
it is thicker than 9.5 mm, no ?
Many thanks,
I couldn't get the USB method to work. It was Fat32 formatted, folder was named properly, and update file was named properly, but whenever I tried to update software from recovery mode on the PS4 it just got an error.
So I said screw it and downloaded it over PSN. I didn't even hardwire the PS4 to my router, just did it over my wifi, and it did just fine. Took exactly 3 minutes to DL the 300mb update, and maybe another 3-5 minutes for it to do its thing, and I was up and running.