If your PS4 is having difficulty installing an update normally for whatever reason, you can opt to do so by using the Option 3 [Update System Software] in safe mode menu.

How to put PS4 in safe mode- In this guide we show you how to use the PlayStation 4 Safe Mode properly and how to fix death loop issues which might be occurring.

Confused about PS4 Safe Mode and troubleshooting your system? We help walk you through your options in PS4 Safe Mode.

Once you’ve successfully booted the console to Safe Mode, just select Option 3 [Update System Software]. Fix #4: Try updating the system software manually with USB storage device.

After completing these steps, you will then be in Safe Mode – giving you options to update the system software, rebuild the database, and a few more things.

The PS4 system starts in safe mode Select [Update System Software]. Follow the screens to complete the update ...

Once finished, the system will restart. 4. After the reboot, the PS4 automatically entered Safe Mode. This time, we selected Option 6 to Initialize the PS4.

Sony has released a new system software update (version 1.51) for PlayStation 4, which is now available for download. The mandatory update contains some minor changes including improved stability ...

This system software update improves system performance. If you want to download it diretcly on your PS4 or your PS4 Pro, you can simply activate the related feature in the settings.

PS4 software update v2.01 is coming soon, and will address issues some users have encountered when powering on the system from Rest Mode — PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 5, 2014 ...