Can ps4 update download onto external drive

 · How to transfer PS4 games to PS5 external hard drive (Image credit: Sony) However, there is a silver lining to this external storage dilemma, in that you can store PS4 games on your external hard. Theoretically you could move it to an external hard drive, copy said hard drive files to a pc then move them back.  · Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS4" on a USB drive formatted as FAT Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE". Download the update file (button below) and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "bltadwin.ru". Plug the USB drive containing the file into your PS4 console.

Answer (1 of 3): Yes, when you plug in a hard drive, be it gb, 1tb, 2tb, or even 8tb, the PS4 will display a message along the lines of "The hard drive must be formatted for use with the PS4." Once that is completed, going to the Storage section in settings will show you the internal and exter. Is there a way to download the patches/roster updates (Madden 18 - PS4) to a USB then transfer it over to my PS4? I was able to do this with the PS4 system update but can not seem to find the patches for download or instructions how to do this for Madden. Thanks in advance for any help to figure out if this is possible and what the steps are. But then i had the same issue of not having enough space on my C drive to download the updated IOS. Basically you need to follow the same process, except the route/path to where iTunes downloads the IOS update is of course different to the backup folder location. Instead of pointing to a folder called Backup in.

If your external drive isn’t connected to your PS4 the “external games” still appear in your Home Screen list and Library – however, they’ll display a ‘!’ symbol. Now, if you try to start a game the following message will show up: “To start the application, connect the extended storage device it is installed on. If I back up an entire PS4 game file onto an external USB hard drive, can I access the game on the hard drive and play it from there? Unfortunately no. The Xbox one allows you to plug in external USB HDDs and copy and play games digitally downloaded or disc install, while the PS4 currently only allows you to install on the internal HDD. With the release of system software update , it is now possible to use an external hard drive to transfer games between PS4s.