Update PS4 Firmware Offline

This guide will show how to update a hacked PS4 to the firmware of your choice and where to download the official Sony PlayStation firmware.

Files and Programs Needed

PS4 Firmware: https://sce.party/ps4/firmwares
(Under System)


Step 1: Download Firmware

  • Download the firmware of your choice (5.05, 6.72, 7.02) by clicking on System in the link.
    • You can only download a firmware that is higher than your PS4 firmware, you can not downgrade to a lower firmware.


Step 2: Create Folder

  • Created a new folder called UPDATE.
  • Put the PS4UPDATE.PUP into the UPDATE folder.
  • Create a new folder called PS4 and put the UPDATE folder in the PS4 folder.


Step 3: Transfer to USB Drive

  • Transfer the PS4 folder to an USB Drive.


Step 4: Plug USB into PS4


Step 5: Turn off WiFi

  • On the PS4, go to Settings/Network and uncheck Connect to the Internet.
    • This is a precaution to prevent the PS4 from downloading the newest Update.


Step 6: Turn off Automatic Downloads

  • Go to Settings/System/Automatic Downloads and uncheck all the boxes.
    • This is a precaution to prevent the PS4 from downloading the newest Update.
    • You should always have these boxes uncheck for a Jailbroken PS4.


Step 7: Install Update on PS4

  • Go to Settings/System Software Update.
  • Make sure the Version matches the update file you downloaded.
  • Click NEXT and then UPDATE.


Step 8: Wait for PS4 to Install Update

  • Wait for the PS4 to finish installing the update, it takes about 10 minutes.


Step 9: Confirm Update in System Information

  • Confirm the Update was successful by going to Settings/System/System Information.