Cannot Start the PS4 - Connect a USB storage device that contains an update file for reinstallation

In this video I show you how to fix the cannot start the PS4 error where it tells you to connect a USB storage device that contains an update for reinstallation. I will show you how to get into PS4 safe mode and use the options available there to get your PS4 fixed and up and running again. Some of the PS4 Safe Mode options I will cover include, update system software from Internet, restore default settings, rebuild database, initialize PS4, and reinstall system software.

Chapters
00:00 General Information
00:28 Cannot Access System Storage CE-34335-8
05:12 How to Donate to the Channel
05:40 Connect the DUALSHOCK 4 Using the USB Cable and Then Press the PS Button
05:56 Connect a USB Storage Device That Contains an Update File for Reinstallation
08:15 How to Access PS4 Safe Mode Menu
08:55 Cannot Get Into PS4 Safe Mode Menu
09:19 PS4 Power Button Broken
09:51 Nothing Happens When I Press the PS Button
10:41 PS4 Black Screen Problem FIX
12:35 Restore Default Settings
14:45 Rebuild Database
18:09 No Video or Audio Problem FIX
18:49 Reinstall PS4 System Software Update Without Losing Data (EASY Method)
23:02 Reinstall PS4 System Software Update Without Losing Data (ADVANCED Method)
35:14 Initialize PS4 (EASY Method)
38:09 Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software) - ADVANCED Method
46:52 Cannot Find the Update File

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[RajdeepBiswasInd]

Recently after update, I started getting error "connect an usb storage that contains update for re-installation of 11.50 or later". Faced this three times and I decided it's time to youtube. I chose "Rebuild Database" and restarted 4 times and its working as before. Thanks a ton. You have given many options with patience.

UPDATE. The fix only lasted few days. But after reinitializing system with downloaded update from PS website via USB, its been a week and the issue didn't reappear.

[Freefallr]

I never experienced a video quite like this before. you went slow, without any arrogance, did the painful part of redoing and huge amount of editing, to the point of near perfection. Nice confident chill voice. (as in "this will be fixed"). I just had to tell you of my experience, and offer a couple of bucks. I hope a million give you a buck or so! And here's why. One can only do something so great like this, only if they truly care about their brothers and sisters. This video is deeper than just tossing up a fix-it video. Hats Off! Bravo! Thank you so much! I've been brain dead today, making so many mistakes. I'm a young 61 year old male, and I kept getting stuck while putting in a new SSD. Silly errors, probably from not being attentive. I've done this once before also. Your second fix is what finally ended the humbling journey. I couldn't advance with the "now" properly written software. It kept writing, no software. <Something like that. I never thought about the cable because I've been using that cable for charging my controller for a while. Plus, it turned the machine on!!. I Changed the cable and I'm rolling without a hitch now, to the end.

[rachaelcatleesi]

The new update had my system nearly bricked today. I was in tears and had no idea where to start. Thank you for giving me a guideline and many new things to try, and for doing so in an easy to follow, relatable way. In the end, I had to reinstall (luckily most of my game, stats, trophies, etc. had been saved to my profile) but, thanks to this video, I really feel like I learned a lot of new things and am more prepared should this (hopefully not) happen again. Such a pain in the rear to have to download apps and sign in all over again, but worth it! Many, many thanks.

[bookys]

Why is this guy not famous, he is an amazing help. I'm going to advertise this channel everyone should know him. Please make gaming videos where u play with subscribers because I wanna hangout with you!

[sefyosparta]

You are awesome bro💪🏻
We need more people like you who genuinely want to help😊

[Hazehyuga]

Thanks Man. Even though I lost all my data its better to have a working ps4 then have no ps4 😊

[papamorte]

Thanks, man. Unfortunatelly I had to go all the way up to option 6, but this was a really clear tutorial and I appreciate you putting this together.

[DacesWithWerewolves]

My Safe Mode keeps looping. I connect the reinstallation file by USB to update my PS4, I go to the PlayStation web, follow all the instructions. I have the most recent updated reinstallation, it takes and is downloading and when it's done my PS4 turns off then comes back on and it's in safe mode again asking me to reinstall the software again. It keeps looping over and over to safe mode and I just don't know what to do anymore. I feel like I've tried everything.

[lqwgdxm]

Did anybody’s power go and and the ps4 says “cannot start ps4”

[shihadsubair]

It was showing serious error in the system software. I was worried and again downloaded new software for reinstalling it via USB storage. Then was checking upon YouTube for any similar issues. Luckily i found your video..i didn't had to install the software again and start from the "default settings" worked for a ton bro..

[mostarredarmy]

I really hate when ppl have small problem and it is fixed with videos like this, why i can have problems like you guys 🤣

[rcnautica]

Sir, you are incredible. Option number eight worked for me and what a lifesaver. What a blessing and may all of your good efforts come back to you tenfold!

[claraschronicles]

Thank you for going further at 44:02 that was the exact issue I was having and your solution worked!!! Saved my weekend! 🥳

[BY-wuzm]

Can't find initalize "ps4 (reinstall system software)"

[lavuntecolquitt]

A LIFE saver bro. Thx for ALL the help, got my noodle cooking and figured it out. I think my external H.D. was corrupted from power loss. Keep up the epic work

[esh]

It says I need to do reinstalling for 8.00 can u please help will this work for that system software ?

[bridgetburgos]

Tysm I've been watching yt videos for 3 months and none of them worked and this one worked I can't thank you enough

[benschafer]

This happens to me everytime I unplug my ps4 and move it somewhere

[ace-jackoween]

Thank you!!! I have been trying everything for a few weeks now, but nothing was working. Then I came across this video and my ps4 was fixed. Once again, thank you.

[salvador]

My ps4 needs update for reinstallation for version10.50 or later