These options can be especially useful when you're unable to start your console normally or if it's experiencing performance issues. So it pays to know how to boot your PS4 or PS5 into safe mode.

With your PS4 controller, select Update System Software > Update from USB Storage Device > OK. During this process, you may encounter storage issues when trying to update your PlayStation 4 console.

Sony released PS4 system software update 12.00 alongside a major PS5 firmware update today, and here's what it does.

If you're not immediately prompted to update your PS4 upon boot-up, head over to Settings > System Software Update, and download the latest firmware.

Sony has released PS4 system update 12.00 to download. You can find out more details on the latest PS4 firmware here.