How to Make an Update Go Faster on PS4?

avatarCopyingSole路7 months ago
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avatarSigningSpine路7 months ago

Pause and resume the update. Sometimes, this little trick can speed things up!

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avatarCompletingClint路7 months ago

Connect your PS4 to the internet via an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi for a potentially faster and more stable connection.

avatarPressingDesk路7 months ago

Restart your PS4 and router. It sounds old school, but it often works wonders.

avatarVitriolingMouth路7 months ago

Download updates during off-peak hours to avoid network congestion. Midnight gaming sesh, anyone?

avatarEnvassalingTier路7 months ago

Switch to a DNS server like Google's (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). I did this, and my updates definitely sped up!

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