To get your new hard drive up and running, youll first need to initialise your ps4 pro and perform a new installation of the system software. Plug in your usb drive and all cables into your ps4. How to upgrade your ps4 hard drive without losing p. When ps3 hard drive full, you need to upgrade the small hard drive to a larger drive or ssd to improve your ps3 system. The technology used in this console is the most advanced yet, and adding a dedicated ssd will only make things better. Learn how to install a new ps4 hard drive without losing any of your. Jan 25, 2016 thankfully, theres a way to trade out the ps4 hard drive without losing p. Press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds until you hear a beep for the second time. How to upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive without losing games. If youve backed up ps4 game files and data to a usb drive, you can follow guidelines below to copy saved data from usb. Upgrade the hard drive of the ps4 and download the sony playstation 4 system software update to your usb drive and install it on the ps4. Apr 18, 2019 are you curious what happens when you swap hard drives on your ps4 with another hard drive.
Jul 03, 2017 we used the very technique outlined in guide to upgrade all hard drives in our office pcs. Youll want to get at least two spare pen drives for game saves and for ps4 os data. I very recently upgraded to samsung 2tb ssd and was hoping to get that data transferred. Remove the four philips screws from the hard disk cage and pull the old hard drive out. In researching i see it accepts external storage but, not to download games. And when you upgrade your ps4 hard drive with a 2tb drive, youll get around 1. Nov 14, 20 it is surprisingly easy to replace or upgrade your ps4s hard drive.
A howto guide for swapping a ps4 hdd while keeping p. What is the best way to upgrade the ps3ps4 hard drive without losing data. The ps4 ships with a formidable 500gb hard drive, but if you want more storage or a faster drive, then youre going to need to swap it out for a bigger, faster one. As long as it doesnt surpass the 79 milimeter of thickness that is supported by the ps4s hdd tray there shouldnt be any problem with the swap. The easiest way to increase the storage of your ps4, whether it be the original model, 2016 refresh or a ps4 pro, is to add a usb 3. The bay securely holds the hdd with four sidemounted screws. After powering up the ps4 pro, go to the settings menu. Once the screw is removed the drive bay simply slides out, revealing the stock ps4 pro hard drive in its bay holder.
This copies or mirrors the drive completely with data, applications, and settings intact. Attach the internal hard drive to the system using the screw. Jul 10, 2018 as long as it doesnt surpass the 79 milimeter of thickness that is supported by the ps4s hdd tray there shouldnt be any problem with the swap. Part 1, we explained the first steps of the process, such as getting the right hdd, backing up files, removing the original hard drive, and putting in the new one. Yeah, if you want, you can keep whatevers on your stock drive until it gets full, then just install new stuff on the new drive and hot swap between them if you like. How to add more storage to your playstation 4 cnet. How to upgrade or replace your ps4 and ps4 pro hard drive. Dec 18, 2018 the standard ps4 hard drive is a 500gb 5400 rpm sata ii hard dri, whereas the ps4 pro includes a 1tb drive.
In both cases the actual time spent doing anything with the project was around 10 minutes opening cases, running software, etc. Apr 07, 2015 to do this to your ps4, youll need a usb hard drive or a thumb drive with around 1gb of free space and a computer with internet access. To do this to your ps4, youll need a usb hard drive or a thumb drive with around 1gb of free space and a computer with internet access. After the hdd has been replaced, the system software must be reinstalled. Both ways inevitably require that you remove the stock hard drive from its drive cage and connect it to a computer. The ps4 system must have system software version 4. Internal is swine to do, but i dont think many people will swap a drive that often. I have a hot swap storage unit a ghetto one, but i want my ps4 hard drive to be read. External will eat up one of the few ps4 usb ports, so you may need to buy a. For detailed instructions, see how to manually update ps4 to software 1. I know this has been posted a lot and i apologize but im not entirely certain about my situation here even after reading through all those posts. Extract the old ps4 hard drive by first removing the sole philips screw at lower left, then gently pull the hard disk drive cage forward toward the front of the system and out.
Then, you can physically swap out the old drive in your computer with the new drive, run the cloning software again on the new drive, and install the cloned image you saved from that external drive or nas. If you lose the hard drive cover, screws, mounting bracket, or any other parts, contact technical support for assistance. An external storage device or a usb flash drive with at least 460 mb of free space. Be careful when using an update file for reinstallation. How to upgrade your hard drive on the playstation 4. You can manually do this in settings by clicking on system software update. Sign in and restore all backups from ps online storage to your new ps4 hard drive. Im assuming youre wanting to swap hdd so that you dont need to reinstall anything. So, i know you can upgrade the hard drive which is a huge plus. How to upgrade a sony ps4 hard drive updated youtube.
We open the console up and swap its stock disk with an ssd, a hybrid drive, and an old hard drive to see if a storage. To install a new hard drive on a ps4 pro, you still need a phillipshead screwdriver, a pair of usb flash drives, and a 2. How to transfer data and programs to a new hard drive. Ps3 hard drive space can quickly run out of space once you start downloading games, demos, and hd videos. How to swap out the stock playstation 4 hard drive for a. A geeky 1gb flash drive for housing the latest ps4 system software. How to upgrade your ps4, ps4 slim and ps4 pro hard drive. How to replace or upgrade your ps4 hard drive extremetech. I have a bunch of captured gameplay and i dont want to slowly put everything through usb.
Actually, upgrading the internal hard drive of ps4 to a better drive is a trend among ps4 users thats getting bigger day after day. Jan 09, 2017 the spanking new hard drive a seagate firecuda 2tb 2. My ps4 hard drive only shows up in device manager so i cannot access its data. Getting an ssd for your ps4 means youre a serious player who wants to take his gaming experience with ps4 to the next level. Cannot initialize a new hard drive on ps4 tech support guy. How to replace and upgrade your playstation 4 hard drive. Will you need to redownload all your saved games or will the ps4 hard drive.
When searching for a hard drive, you will want to know what hard drives are compatible with the ps4. How to reinstall your ps4s system software ndtv gadgets 360. Either way, well show you how to upgrade your ps4s hard drive in this. The system software of the ps4 system and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from sony interactive entertainment inc. Using a computer, save a system software update file for reinstallation to a usb storage device. What is the best internal hard drive upgrade for ps4. Nov 14, 20 the good news is that ps4 owners will be able to quickly and easily swap out their 500gb 2. Install the ps4 system software on the new internal hard drive. Take the usb drive on which you saved the ps4 system files and insert it into any of the ps4 pros available usba ports. You cant just plug a hard drive that used to be in a ps4 and extract the data. It was a long time coming but you can finally connect an external hard disc drive hdd to your playstation 4 ps4 or ps4 pro. Place ps4 hard drive into a usb external hard drive enclosure, then connect it to a computer via usb connection. Solved upgrade or clone ps3ps4 hard drive to a larger.
Be sure to fully insert the hard drive in the hard drive bay. Before upgrading the ps4 stock hard drive, you have to know its dimensions in order to get a compatible drive that fits into ps4 drive cage. Replacing internal hard drive on ps4 playstation support. Do not download system software files from any other websites, however. It is surprisingly easy to replace or upgrade your ps4 s hard drive. How to use an external hard drive with ps4 and ps4 pro you can also expand your ps4s storage capacity with an external hard drive, thanks to firmware update 4. How to upgrade your existing hard drive in under an hour.
The days of swapping games in and out of the meager 500 gb gigabyte. Are you curious what happens when you swap hard drives on your ps4 with another hard drive. Seagate stgd2000100 game drive for ps4 systems 2tb external hard drive portable hdd usb 3. How to transfer everything from your old ps4 to your new ps4. Does anyone know if it will be possible to swap drives between ps4 and ps4 pro. Thankfully, theres a way to trade out the ps4 hard drive without losing p. My ps4 just bricked power supply issue so im planning to buy a ps4 pro. If you experience multiple failed downloads, please update the ps4 system software using a usb. Touch and hold the power button for at least seven seconds, until the. How to upgrade the hard drive on your ps4 toms hardware. How to transfer everything from your old ps4 to your new.
Follow the steps below to replace the internal hard drive and reinstall the system software after the replacement. Requirements for an external storage device a ps4 system with system software 4. You can try doing a backup of the old one onto an external hdd or usb stick. Then, hook your ps4 back up, but do not turn it back on yet. Dec 31, 2015 this procedure is for initializing your ps4 system and performing a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive. How to upgrade your ps4 hard drive without losing games. If you own a playstation 4, you will likely reach a point when you need to either add new hard drive space or just get a hard drive that will help your system run smoother. Mar, 2014 sonys playstation 4 features an easytoreplace 2.
The seagate firecuda 2tb hard drive was the choice for this little experiment. Wd blue laptop mainstream 1tb 5400rpm sata ii 3gbs 2. There are two ways by which you can format the internal hard drive of ps4. Best ssd for ps4 pro is it worth upgrading your ps4 pro. The full method of a hard drive swap is time consuming, depending on how much stuff is on your ps4 hard drive. I installed a 1tb hybrid drive in my ps4 day one and i want to use it in the ps4 pro. Mar 31, 2020 how to use an external hard drive with ps4 and ps4 pro you can also expand your ps4s storage capacity with an external hard drive, thanks to firmware update 4. What you can store on the formatted extended storage device. The good news is that ps4 owners will be able to quickly and easily swap out their 500gb 2. If you swap the drives, the new ps4 will erase the old hdd. Ps4 internal hard drive hdd upgrade guide ps4 storage. Seagate game drive for ps4 systems officially licensed 2tb external usb 3. Ps4 swapping hard drives in and out and still being able to.
The thing i want to know is if i run out of room on a 1 tb or 2tb hard drive i could always replace it and keep my existing psn account. Psn prozac786 it shows how poorly education and raised someone really are. How to replace a ps4 hard drive without losing game data. Ps4 swapping hard drives in and out and still being able. In fact, the answer to that question is not the same for everyone. This install video shows you how to upgrade any ps4s internal drive and guides.
If you merely replace current hard drive with new hard drive after simply back ps4 up to usb drive, youll have to redownload and reinstall all the stored games. I understand i may have to download the system software to install on the drive as they may be different but maybe that would still keep all the data from the ps4. It comes with a load of new features to enhance your gameplay and give you an edge on the competition. How to replace and upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive. Now that the new hard drive is inside your ps4, you need to install the software which is on your usb drive. You need to download the software in standalone form, using. Ps4 internal hard drive hdd upgrade guide ps4 storage expert. Jul 10, 2019 after the hdd has been replaced, the system software must be reinstalled. Storing game content on an external drive lets you take your games with you. Solved upgrade sony ps4 hard drive without reinstallation.
Best external and internal hard drive for ps4 2019 update. This is also the case with replacing ps4 hard drive with an ssd. If you want to stick to a budget when upgrading your ps4 s hard drive, then that doesnt mean you have to skimp on capacity. To back up saved data, you must update the system software and be signed in to psn. Be sure to fully insert the hard drive in the hard drive bay see the diagram below. The reason i say that is because i want to go all digital with my games.
Any portable hard drive at least 500gb for backing up and restoring your ps4 content. The new ps4 pro is an excellent product for serious console gamers and newbies alike. The standard ps4 hard drive is a 500gb 5400 rpm sata ii hard dri, whereas the ps4 pro includes a 1tb drive. Best ps4 internal hard drive hdd replacement many ps4 users keep asking about the best hard drive hdd upgrade for ps4, not knowing how to pick the right one. The spanking new hard drive a seagate firecuda 2tb 2. When backing up ps4 data onto an external drive, the system saves it in a specific way. You can copy saved data from a usb storage device to the playstation 4 system by performing the. What happens when you swap ps4 hard drives with another. Put back the removed hard drive cover see the diagram below. Then, you can physically swap out the old drive in your computer with the new drive, run the cloning software again on the new drive, and install the cloned.
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