Be sure to download the update file from PlayStation.com only. Once you’ve downloaded the necessary PS4 update file, you have to create a folder in your USB drive and name it UPDATE.

Slow internet connection. If your internet connection is slow while trying to download and install the system software update, your PS4 may eventually lose connection to the server.

PS4 system software update 8.50 is now available to download onto your system with a number of updates and feature changes.

PS4 system software update 12.50 patch notes (March 24/25, 2025) “We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens,” the official changelog reads. No other information was provided.

PS4 System Software Update 7.01 is now live on the platform, bringing in only incremental changes. The update's file size weighs roughly 450MB.