PlayStation 5(PlayStation 5)严重依赖系统软件和固件更新来添加新功能、保持与新视频游戏和配件的兼容性以及提高游戏过程中的总体性能。因此,如果自动和手动 PS5 更新(automatic and manual PS5 updates)无法下载或安装,则您遇到了需要立即关注的重大问题。
本故障排除指南将引导您完成 10 个修复,以解决更新 PS5 系统软件时的常见障碍。从连接问题到存储问题,我们将提供解决方案,让您的索尼 PS5(Sony PS5)保持最新状态并以最佳状态运行。

1. 重试系统软件下载(System Software Download)
临时网络问题和随机服务器故障是PS5系统软件更新失败的常见原因。重试更新,希望它应该再次开始移动。要做到这一点:
- 按(Press)DualSense无线控制器上的 PS 按钮。
- 选择下载/上传图标。
- 突出显示(Highlight)失败的系统软件更新。

- 按选项按钮。
- 选择“查看错误信息”(Select View Error Info)并选择“重试”(Try Again)。
2. 检查错误码
Downloads/Uploads队列记下错误代码(重复上面部分中的步骤),并与索尼的错误代码列表(Sony’s list of error codes)进行交叉检查。
这应该可以帮助您查明故障的性质,使您能够专注于适用于您的特定情况的修复。
例如,错误代码WS-116420-4表示控制台无法与PSN服务器通信。
3.重启你的PS5
另一个快速修复方法是重新启动PS5。该过程会刷新控制台内存并清除导致软件更新问题的技术异常。要做到这一点:
- 按 PS 按钮。
- 向右滚动并选择电源(Power)图标。
- 选择重新启动 PS5。

4. 检查PSN系统状态
如果您在检查系统软件的较新版本时遇到问题,或者更新下载时间过长或经常失败,则问题可能不在于您的主机,而在于 PlayStation Network(PlayStation Network)。
检查 PSN 服务状态页面,(Check the PSN Service Status page)查看是否存在任何已知的中断或维护活动。如果PSN服务遇到问题,您必须等到问题解决后再更新 PS5。

或者,检查Twitter(Twitter)或Reddit 等(Reddit)社交媒体网站,看看其他PS5玩家是否也遇到类似问题。
5. 测试您的互联网连接
稳定的互联网连接对于下载PS5(PS5)系统更新至关重要。要在控制台上执行连接测试,您必须:
- 选择PS5 主屏幕(PS5 Home Screen)左上角的“设置”(Settings)按钮。

- 选择网络。

- 选择测试互联网连接。

如果互联网连接测试失败,您可以采取以下措施来解决该问题:
- 如果您使用的是Wi-Fi,请切换到有线连接以获得更高的稳定性(如果可能)。
- 重新启动或重置路由器(reset your router)以解决潜在的网络问题并提高互联网速度。
- 连接(Connect)到不同的无线或有线网络。
有关更多网络故障排除技术,请参阅我们的有关修复速度缓慢的 Wi-Fi(fixing slow Wi-Fi)和以太网的(Ethernet)指南。
6.更改DNS服务器
如果您的互联网没有问题,但PS5更新仍然失败,则最好将DNS(域名系统)服务器(DNS (Domain Name System) servers)更改为流行的公共 DNS 服务(popular public DNS service)。这增加了控制台成功找到最佳 PSN 服务器进行连接的机会。
要使用Google 公共 DNS(Google Public DNS)进行PS5网络连接:
- 访问 PS5 的“设置”菜单。
- 转至Network > Connection Status>设置 Internet 连接(Set Up Internet Connection)。

- 突出显示(Highlight)互联网连接并按选项(Options)按钮。
- 选择高级设置。

- 将 DNS 设置(Change DNS Settings)从自动(Automatic)更改为手动(Manual)。
- (Set)将主DNS(Primary DNS)设置为 8.8.8.8,辅助 DNS(Secondary DNS)设置为 8.8.4.4。

- 选择确定。
7.释放存储空间
虽然如果PS5(PS5)上的存储空间不足,则无法启动系统软件更新,但如果主机只有最低限度的存储空间,则肯定会出现问题。理想情况下(Ideally),您应该至少有 10GB 的可用空间用于系统软件更新。
要释放 PS5 存储空间,您必须:
- 访问 PS5 的“设置”菜单。
- (Scroll)向下滚动“设置”(Settings)菜单并选择“存储”。

- 查看游戏、应用程序、保存的数据和媒体库的列表,并删除不需要的项目。

了解释放 PS5 SSD 存储空间(free up storage space on your PS5’s SSD)的其他方法。
8. 通过USB更新系统软件
如果您的 PS5 系统软件下载反复失败,请通过USB(USB)执行更新。您需要一台Windows PC 或Mac以及一个FAT32 或 exFAT 格式的 USB 驱动器(FAT32 or exFAT-formatted USB drive)才能完成此工作。就是这样:
- 将USB驱动器插入您的 PC 或Mac。
- 通过文件资源管理器(File Explorer)或Finder打开USB驱动器,并创建一个标记为PS5的文件夹和一个标记为(PS5)UPDATE的子文件夹。

- 从 PlayStation 支持
下载最新版本的PS5 主机更新文件。(PS5 console update file)

- 将PS5UPDATE.PUP(PS5UPDATE.PUP)文件复制到闪存驱动器上的UPDATE子文件夹内。

- 将 USB 驱动器连接到 PS5。
- 访问 PS5 的“设置”(Settings)菜单并选择“系统”(System)。

- Select System Software > System Software Update和设置(Settings)。

- 选择更新系统软件。

- 选择通过 USB 存储更新。

- 等待(Wait)PS5通过USB驱动器完成自我更新(PS5)。
9.通过安全模式(Safe Mode)更新系统软件(Update System Software)
如果你已经尝试了所有方法但仍然无法更新 PS5 的系统软件,那么就该进入安全模式(Mode)了。将安全模式视为(Think)PS5 上的特殊帮助模式(Safe Mode as a special helper mode on the PS5),仅加载运行控制台所需的内容。好处是它可以让您在这种简化的状态下更新系统软件,并且这可能正是您需要获得有问题的更新才能继续进行的。
要进入安全模式(Safe Mode)并更新 PS5:
- 关闭你的 PS5。
- 按住电源(Power)按钮重新打开控制台,并在听到第二声蜂鸣声后松开。
- 等待(Wait)PS5启动
进入安全模式(Mode)。(PS5)
- 通过USB(USB)连接控制器并按下DualSense控制器上的 PS 按钮。
- 选择更新系统软件。

您还可以通过USB在安全模式下更新(Safe Mode)PS5。
- (Download)从PlayStation(PlayStation)网站将最新更新下载到USB驱动器上(上一节中的说明)。
- 在 PS5 上进入安全模式。
- 选择“更新系统软件”(Select Update System Software),然后选择“从USB 存储设备(USB Storage Device)更新”(Update)。
10.重置你的PS5设置
如果到目前为止没有任何效果,则需要将 PS5 的设置重置为出厂默认设置。这可以让您的 PS5 重新开始(无需删除任何数据),并修复因设置损坏而导致的问题。就是这样:
- 访问 PS5 的“设置”菜单。
- 选择系统。

- 转至System Software > Reset Options。

- 选择恢复默认设置。

如果系统软件更新继续失败,您唯一剩下的选择就是擦除所有数据并将 PS5 恢复出厂设置(wipe all data and factory reset your PS5)。
您已成功更新 PS5 的系统软件(System Software)
保持索尼 PS5 的系统软件和固件最新对于最大化您的游戏体验至关重要。与更新相关的问题确实有时会发生,但通过标准故障排除,您应该能够解决问题(在大多数情况下,相当快)。从重试下载到检查您的互联网连接、使用安全模式(Mode),甚至通过 PC 或Mac进行更新,有多种方法可以克服这些障碍。
Can’t Update Your PS5’s System Software? Try These 10 Fixes
The PlayStation 5 relies heavily on system software and firmware updates to add new features, maintain compatibility with new video games and accessorieѕ, and improve general performance during gameplay. So, if automatic and manual PS5 updates fail to download or install, you’ve got a major problem that requires immediate attention.
This troubleshooting guide will walk you through 10 fixes to tackle common hurdles in updating your PS5’s system software. From connectivity issues to storage woes, we’ll provide solutions to get your Sony PS5 up to date and running at its best.

1. Retry the System Software Download
Temporary network issues and random server glitches are common reasons behind PS5 system software updates that fail. Retry the update, and it should—hopefully—begin moving again. To do that:
- Press the PS button on your DualSense wireless controller.
- Select the Downloads/Uploads icon.
- Highlight the failed system software update.

- Press the Options button.
- Select View Error Info and choose Try Again.
2. Check the Error Code
If the PS5’s system software update issue persists, note down the error code via the Downloads/Uploads queue (repeat the steps in the section above) and cross-check it with Sony’s list of error codes.
That should help you pinpoint the nature of the failure, enabling you to focus on fixes that apply to your specific case.
E.g., error code WS-116420-4 indicates the console is unable to communicate with the PSN servers.
3. Reboot Your PS5
Another quick fix is restarting your PS5. The procedure flushes the console memory and clears technical anomalies causing software update issues. To do that:
- Press the PS button.
- Scroll to the right and select the Power icon.
- Select Restart PS5.

4. Check the PSN System Status
If you have trouble checking for newer versions of the system software or if updates take too long to download or constantly fail, the issue may lie not with your console but the PlayStation Network.
Check the PSN Service Status page to see if there are any known outages or maintenance activities. If PSN services are experiencing issues, you must wait until they’re resolved before updating your PS5.

Optionally, check social media sites like Twitter or Reddit to see if other PS5 gamers are experiencing similar issues.
5. Test Your Internet Connection
A stable internet connection is crucial for downloading PS5 system updates. To perform a connection test on the console, you must:
- Select the Settings button on the top-left corner of the PS5 Home Screen.

- Select Network.

- Select Test Internet Connection.

If the internet connection test fails, there are a few things you can do to resolve the issue:
- If you’re using Wi-Fi, switch to a wired connection for more stability, if possible.
- Restart or reset your router to resolve potential network issues and increase internet speed.
- Connect to a different wireless or wired network.
For more network troubleshooting techniques, refer to our guides on fixing slow Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
6. Change DNS Servers
If there’s nothing wrong with your internet, but PS5 updates continue to fail, it’s a good idea to change the DNS (Domain Name System) servers to a popular public DNS service. This increases the console’s chances of successfully locating the best PSN servers to connect with.
To use Google Public DNS for a PS5 network connection:
- Visit your PS5’s Settings menu.
- Go to Network > Connection Status > Set Up Internet Connection.

- Highlight an internet connection and press the Options button.
- Select Advanced Settings.

- Change DNS Settings from Automatic to Manual.
- Set the Primary DNS to 8.8.8.8 and Secondary DNS to 8.8.4.4.

- Select OK.
7. Free Up Storage Space
Although it’s impossible to initiate system software updates if there’s insufficient storage on your PS5, there are always bound to be issues if the console only has the bare minimum to work with. Ideally, you should have at least 10GB of free space for a system software update.
To free up PS5 storage, you must:
- Visit your PS5’s Settings menu.
- Scroll down the Settings menu and select Storage.

- Review your list of games, apps, saved data, and the media gallery, and delete unwanted items.

Learn other ways to free up storage space on your PS5’s SSD.
8. Update System Software via USB
If your PS5’s system software downloads repeatedly fail, perform the update via USB. You need a Windows PC or Mac and a FAT32 or exFAT-formatted USB drive for the job. Here’s how:
- Plug in the USB drive to your PC or Mac.
- Open the USB drive via File Explorer or Finder and create a folder labeled PS5 and a sub-folder labeled UPDATE.

- Download the latest version of the PS5 console update file from PlayStation Support.

- Copy the PS5UPDATE.PUP file inside the UPDATE subfolder on the flash drive.

- Connect the USB drive to your PS5.
- Visit the PS5’s Settings menu and select System.

- Select System Software > System Software Update and Settings.

- Select Update System Software.

- Choose Update via USB Storage.

- Wait until your PS5 finishes updating itself via the USB drive.
9. Update System Software via Safe Mode
If you’ve tried everything and still can’t update your PS5’s system software, it’s time for Safe Mode. Think of Safe Mode as a special helper mode on the PS5 that only loads what’s necessary to run the console. The good thing is it lets you update the system software in this simplified state, and it might be just what you need to get a problematic update to proceed.
To enter Safe Mode and update a PS5:
- Turn off your PS5.
- Hold the Power button to turn the console back on and release it after the second beep.
- Wait until your PS5 boots into Safe Mode.
- Connect your controller via USB and press the PS button on the DualSense controller.
- Select Update System Software.

You can also update your PS5 in Safe Mode via USB.
- Download the latest update from the PlayStation website onto a USB drive (instructions in the section above).
- Enter Safe Mode on your PS5.
- Select Update System Software and choose Update from USB Storage Device.
10. Reset Your PS5 Settings
If nothing’s worked so far, it’s time to reset your PS5’s settings to factory defaults. This gives your PS5 a fresh start—without deleting any data—and fixes problems caused by corrupt settings. Here’s how:
- Visit your PS5’s Settings menu.
- Select System.

- Go to System Software > Reset Options.

- Select Restore Default Settings.

If system software updates continue to fail, your only remaining option is to wipe all data and factory reset your PS5.
You’ve Successfully Updated Your PS5’s System Software
Keeping your Sony PS5’s system software and firmware up-to-date is integral to maximizing your gaming experience. Update-related issues do occur at some point or the other, but with standard troubleshooting, you should be able to sort things out (in most cases, reasonably quickly). From retrying the download to checking your internet connection, using Safe Mode, or even updating via a PC or Mac, there are various ways to overcome these obstacles.