How to speed up downloads on PS4

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To speed up downloads on your PS4, try pausing and then resuming the download to refresh the connection. Also, using a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi can significantly boost download speeds!

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DroppingSway·7 months ago

You can also try changing your DNS settings to Google's DNS (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220). It worked wonders for me!

InterferingHood·7 months ago

Make sure your PS4 firmware is up to date. Sometimes, updates bring optimizations that improve download speeds.

WarningSquad·7 months ago

The only thing I found helpful was downloading during off-peak hours. Fewer users online means faster downloads for you.

NailingSurge·7 months ago

Honestly, the best way to speed things up is to just be patient and occupy yourself with something else while the download completes.

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