Why does copying take so long on PS4, and how to make updates go faster on PS4. One of the queries that players have is that copying the file sometimes takes longer than downloading the actual file itself.
If this is happening to you, we explain why and how to fix it. For additional reading, you might want to catch up with our PS5 complete guide for the total lowdown on the console. Unscrew the four black screws, two either side of the hard drive enclosure - leaving the rubber holders in place.
Then remove the drive that came with the PS4. Slide the drive back into the console until it feels like it has attached properly and screw it in place using the large PlayStation screw. As the console now has a brand new drive with none of the system software installed, you'll need to reinstall it manually.
You'll definitely need an external USB drive or memory stick on at least 1GB in capacity for this part of the set-up, even if you stored all of your saved games in the cloud.
You then need to download the latest system software file from Sony and be wary of following some links on the PlayStation site as they can send you to earlier versions that won't work you'll just get an error message when trying to install. The latest system software at the time of writing is version 8. It will be around 1GB to download but is the complete software, not just an update. If the file is much smaller it's the wrong one and won't work. Then press the on switch on the front of the machine for seven seconds or longer.
This will boot up the console into Safe Mode and give you some options. It only takes around five minutes in total and then your PS4 will reboot and start up as if it has just been unboxed and set up for the very first time. Of course, you'll then have to reinstall everything again and sign into your PlayStation Network profile, but at least you'll have much more storage space than when you started. As we opted for a RPM drive much like the one that came with the machine in the first place we've not really noticed much of a performance upgrade on the internal drive.
We weren't aiming for speed though for that you can opt for a RPM drive instead if you're willing to splash a little more cash and just having that extra storage space is making a big difference to our gaming lives. If we're being honest, you're best advised to go down the external drive route, considering that's dead simple and relatively cheap these days.
But if you really want to beef up your system, you might want to add a new, faster internal drive too at some point. Why you can trust Pocket-lint. Writing by Rik Henderson. Originally published on 30 December After that, you just need to transfer your Ghost of Tsushima PS5 save and you're away. He does not care for Xbox Achievements. Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more!
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