Sony PlayStation 4 Firmware 3.50

The main features that are updated in version 3.50:

- You can now create events. Select (Event) > [Create Event], set the date and time, number of players who can join, and other details, and then send invitations to players you want to play with. You can also create events in (Messages).
- (Play Together) has been added to (Party). For online multiplayer games that support the Play Together feature, you can automatically invite other players and start game sessions immediately.
- Notification messages are now displayed when Friends go online. You can change the settings in (Settings) > [Notifications] > [When Friends Go Online0.
- You can now change your online status to offline, even if you are actually online. When you log in to the PS4 system, select [Log In With Online Status [Appear Offline]] from the options menu. You can also change your status from your profile screen or the quick menu.
- You can now use Remote Play on a computer (Windows or Mac) that has (PS4 Remote Play) installed.
- You can now broadcast gameplay on dailymotion.

Other features in version 3.50:

- You can now send event or party invitations to groups or communities.
- You can now share other players’ activities. In [What’s New], for example, select an activity to share, and then select (Share Activity).
- When uploading screenshots or video clips, players can now tag others they’ve played games with. To choose who can tag you, select (Settings) > [PlayStation Network/Account Management] > [Privacy Settings] > [Sharing Your Experience] > [Tags].
- Depending on the content, verified accounts are now displayed on the content info screen so that you can follow the accounts more easily.
- PlayStation Network service status can now be checked by selecting (Settings) > [Network] > [View Status of PlayStation Network Services].
- Notification messages are no longer displayed when Friends join parties. You can change the settings in (Settings) > [Notifications] > [When Friends Join a Party].
- Users of a certain age can now create sub accounts without waiting for a master account holder to sign in to PlayStation Network. For sub account users to access network features, the master account holder must sign in and provide approval. The master account holder can also set parental controls in (Settings) > [Parental Controls].
- More features now support accessibility.

Notices:

- Do not install system software soon before or soon after a power outage.
- Do not turn off your system during the installation. Interrupting the installation can cause your system to be damaged.
- You might not be able to use some applications or content without first updating the system software.

Update using a computer:

- On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file.
- Using a computer, create a folder named "PS4".
- Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
- Download the update file, and save it in the "UPDATE" folder you created in step 1.
- Save the file with the file name "PS4UPDATE.PUP".
- Connect the USB storage device that the update file is saved on to your PS4 system, and then from the function screen, select Settings (Settings) > [System Software Update].
- Follow the screens to complete the update.
- If your PS4 system does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.

Perform a New Installation of the System Software:

- This procedure is for initializing your PS4 system and performing a new installation of the system software, such as for when you replace the hard disk drive.
- Be careful when using an update file for reinstallation. All users and all data will be deleted.
- On the USB storage device, create folders for saving the update file.
- Using a computer, create a folder named "PS4".
- Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
- Download the update file, and save it in the "UPDATE" folder you created in step 1.
- Save the file with the file name "PS4UPDATE.PUP".
- Turn off the power of your PS4 system completely.
- Check that the power indicator is not lit. If the power indicator is lit up in orange, touch the power button on the PS4 system for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time).
- Connect the USB storage device that the update file is saved on to your PS4 system, and then touch the power button for at least 7 seconds.
- The PS4 system starts in safe mode.
- Select [Initialize PS4 (Reinstall System Software)].
- Follow the screens to complete the update.
- If your PS4 system does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.

About Gaming Consoles Firmware:

Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit’s overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features (or add support for new ones).

In addition to that, if you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console’s functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn’t always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it’s best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

That being said, if you have duly considered all these aspects, either click on the download button to get the present release, or check with our website as often as possible to find out first when the firmware that you desire is available.