Is it possible to update it without wiping the whole HDD. I really dont want to factory reset it, because I have so many clips and other files that I want to keep. Says update complete and when it restarts it doesnt want to boot. Back at the beggining, checked the HDD and it just doesnt want to update. Tried with USB (FAT32, 4 GB storage abd everything named and downloaded corectly) the ps4 got it, downloaded the update, applied it and after restart - nothing. After that it restarted and checked my HDD again and I was at the beggining. AppToUSB Format a USB HDD as exFAT and use stoogeds AppToUSB. On the PS4 go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices > Select Your USB Drive > Format As Extended Storage 2. This is the easiest and most simple method. First it downloaded the update, then it started applying it. PS4 Extended Storage USB HDD Format a USB HDD on the PS4 as Extended Storage and then install or move the games to that. ,update file 7.51 available” I press it to update. I booted it in safe mode and tried internet (with lan cable). So the next day I go to turn it on and it says that I need to install the update file via usb, disc or internet. I didnt want to turn it on again because of the possibility that it could go out again. I had a power outage the other day my ps4 was on. I have looked online and nothing has helped.Ok so…. 'Cannot access the USB storage device CE-31414-3'. With both of them when the backup actually starts I get the following error message: I have tried using a FAT32 and exFAT external drive. All because they never thought there might be a power outage during a save. I'm trying to backup my drive because I had a power outage while playing Shadow of War and I lost my savegame. If I stop using the USB device as extended storage then try the backup, it tells me that the device is not connected.īut I can only connect as extended storage! This is a catch-22 and very frustrating! The connected USB Storage is being used as extended storage'.

Then, type ' diskmamt.msc ' into the Run dialogue box and hit Enter key to open Disk Management. Please refer to the following steps: Step 1: Press ' Windows + R ' keys simultaneously to open Run dialogue. Then I go to System → Backup and Restore → Back up PS4, but it gives the following error: In this part, I will show you how to use these features to make the PS4 drive appear in Windows again.

However when I connect my external drive there is only one option: 'Use this Extended Storage'. It seems simple: connect the drive, select backup PS4, hit 'Go'.

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