#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE SOFTWARE LICENSE#
#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE INSTALL#
#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE SERIAL#
#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE UPDATE#
#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE UPGRADE#

Select the 'Restore PS4' option and the backup file you'd like to restore. Go to 'Settings > System > Back Up and Restore'. Connect a USB storage device or external hard drive to the system. You can restore saved data from an external device or a USB storage device to the PlayStation 4 system by performing the following steps. Restore the PS4 Backups from an External Device Verify the system version by going to the 'Settings > System > System Information' screen. Sign in with your existing account on PSN or create a new one. Then, press the PlayStation button on your controller and log in with your user profile.

#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE UPDATE#

After the update is completed, the PS4 will restart. The system software is now installing onto the PS4.

#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE SOFTWARE LICENSE#

Once the copy is complete, read the System Software License Agreement, select 'Accept', and press the 'X' button. Plug the external storage device with the system update into a PS4 USB port. Select 'Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)', and press the 'X' button.

#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE INSTALL#

Install the software, enter PS 4 Safe Mode by pressing and holding the Power button until you hear the second beep. Follow the instructions to download and install the update on a USB or an external device(1GB free space). Visit the PS4 System Software Update page. Then, you need to install the newest PS4 system update software. Hard disks installed in PS4 need to be recognized and reformatted by PS4 itself. Install the PS4 System Software on the New Hard Drive Be sure to insert the hard drive in the hard drive bay fully. Attach the new internal hard drive to the system using the screw. Replace the new hard drive in the bracket for the PS4 system's hard drive.

#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE UPGRADE#

Install and Upgrade to the Bigger PS4 HDD Remove the four screws with a Phillips screwdriver from the sides of the hard drive case. Remove the screw and pull the internal hard drive toward the front of the system to remove it Lift the right side first when lifting and removing the cover. Place both of your hands on top of the hard drive cover and slide it to the left. Power off PS4 and unplug the AC power cord, and then disconnect the other cables from the system.

Your videos can also be saved to USB or Facebook or even YouTube with the same steps.

You can press Options and Copy to USB Storage Device or click the Share button to upload pictures to Facebook for safekeeping.

If you need to view any captures, you can go to Settings > System Storage Management > Capture Gallery, and this will allow you to see everything you've recorded.

Remove the external storage device from the PS4 system. When done, highlight 'Back Up' and press the 'X' button. You are advised to back up Saved Data to avoid losing any game progress during the hard drive replacement.ДЄ progress bar will show the current status of the backup. оЄ Tip If you choose not to back up Applications, you'll need to download or reinstall them when you eventually restore the data on the system with the backup you're creating. Confirm the data you are going to back up. Go to 'Settings > System > Back Up and Restore > Back Up. Go to your PS4 Home screen, and insert the external storage device into one of the PS4 USB ports. Then, follow the steps to back up PS4 data before starting to replace the hard drive with a bigger one. Go to 'Trophies', press the 'Options' button, and select 'Sync Trophies With PSN'. It is of vital importance to sync your Trophies since they're not included in the backup data. If you want to back up your entire PS4 with an external device, follow the steps below: You can save up to 100GB of game save data and up to 1000 saved data items. If you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you have the option to back up your saved data to online storage for your account on PlayStation Network. Back Up Game Files Saved on PS4 Hard Drive If you prefer to manually change the PS4 hard drive on your own without any clone or backup software, you may follow the below tips to do the PS4 hard drive replace work: Procedure 1.

#CLONING A PS4 HARD DRIVE SERIAL#

Only the 2.5-inch internal type (9.5mm or slimmer)* and Serial ATA (Parallel ATA is not supported) internal hard drives are officially supported with the PS4 system.

Officially supported replacement hard drive.

External storage device with at least 1GB of free space.

Full stepsД«efore you are going to upgrade PS4 hard drive to a bigger one, figure out what you need. Follow the instructions to download and install the update. Power off PS4 and unplug the AC power cord, and then disconnect the other cables.

Cloning a ps4 hard drive