Post: PS4 Downgrade?
11-14-2016, 11:21 AM #1
killa_ninja58
NextGenUpdate Elite
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hey guys... I've been wondering if it's possible to downgrade the firmware of the ps4 by switching the HDD or wiping the HDD completely from the ps4 'recovery menu'. I'm only curious and I don't actually know as I don't have a spare HDD atm to test it... If someone could shed some light on this for me that would be grand... As I said I'm only curious and if it's similar to the PS3 with saving the update on the nor/nand chip...

Cheers guys
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11-14-2016, 01:12 PM #2
Hydrogen
Super Mod
Originally posted by EYE
No this is not possible


Originally posted by ninja58 View Post
Hey guys... I've been wondering if it's possible to downgrade the firmware of the ps4 by switching the HDD or wiping the HDD completely from the ps4 'recovery menu'. I'm only curious and I don't actually know as I don't have a spare HDD atm to test it... If someone could shed some light on this for me that would be grand... As I said I'm only curious and if it's similar to the PS3 with saving the update on the nor/nand chip...

Cheers guys


If you have a Non-Retailed PS4, you can downgrade/upgrade your firmware by following some steps with your usb, and by downloading the firmware you want. PS4 Pro isn't really possible. Especially with the word I got from SC58 even devkits can't downgrade/upgrade. If you own a Normal PS4 that's Non-Retailed Devkit/Testkit, you can downgrade.
11-14-2016, 01:17 PM #3
killa_ninja58
NextGenUpdate Elite
Originally posted by Hydrogen View Post
If you have a Non-Retailed PS4, you can downgrade/upgrade your firmware by following some steps with your usb, and by downloading the firmware you want. PS4 Pro isn't really possible. Especially with the word I got from SC58 even devkits can't downgrade/upgrade. If you own a Normal PS4 that's Non-Retailed Devkit/Testkit, you can downgrade.


Originally posted by EYE
No this is not possible


Cheers for the reply's guys!
Just as I expected but as I said I was just wondering haha, also Hydro... Are you a member of staff or admin or something? Need help with elite... I have put a thread somewhere and I'll re quote you when I get the link bud!! Also keep up the work on the ps4 scene Winky Winky
11-14-2016, 01:19 PM #4
killa_ninja58
NextGenUpdate Elite
Originally posted by Hydrogen View Post
If you have a Non-Retailed PS4, you can downgrade/upgrade your firmware by following some steps with your usb, and by downloading the firmware you want. PS4 Pro isn't really possible. Especially with the word I got from SC58 even devkits can't downgrade/upgrade. If you own a Normal PS4 that's Non-Retailed Devkit/Testkit, you can downgrade.


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There's the link bud Smile
11-14-2016, 02:19 PM #5
Hydrogen
Super Mod
Originally posted by ninja58 View Post
Cheers for the reply's guys!
Just as I expected but as I said I was just wondering haha, also Hydro... Are you a member of staff or admin or something? Need help with elite... I have put a thread somewhere and I'll re quote you when I get the link bud!! Also keep up the work on the ps4 scene Winky Winky


Not anymore, but an admin should help you out with your issue very soon though.

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