This guide will show you how to install PKG files and/or the updates and DLCs associated with it
Files and Hardware Needed
1) PKG File
2) USB Drive
Step 1: Download Firmware
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Download the firmware of your choice (5.05, 6.72, 7.02) by clicking on System in the link.
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You can only download a firmware that is higher than your PS4 firmware, you can not downgrade to a lower firmware.
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Step 2: Create Folder
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Created a new folder called UPDATE.
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Put the PS4UPDATE.PUP into the UPDATE folder.
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Create a new folder called PS4 and put the UPDATE folder in the PS4 folder.
Step 3: Transfer to USB Drive
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Transfer the PS4 folder to an USB Drive.
Step 4: Plug USB into PS4
Step 5: Turn off WiFi
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On the PS4, go to Settings/Network and uncheck Connect to the Internet.
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This is a precaution to prevent the PS4 from downloading the newest Update.
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Step 6: Turn off Automatic Downloads
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Go to Settings/System/Automatic Downloads and uncheck all the boxes.
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This is a precaution to prevent the PS4 from downloading the newest Update.
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You should always have these boxes uncheck for a Jailbroken PS4.
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Step 7: Install Update on PS4
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Go to Settings/System Software Update.
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Make sure the Version matches the update file you downloaded.
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Click NEXT and then UPDATE.
Step 8: Wait for PS4 to Install Update
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Wait for the PS4 to finish installing the update, it takes about 10 minutes.
Step 9: Confirm Update in System Information
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Confirm the Update was successful by going to Settings/System/System Information.