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The '''PlayStation 4 system software''' is the updatable ] and ] of the ].

The current version of the PlayStation 4 system software, '''2.57''' was made available on July 22, 2015.

== Technology ==
The native ] of the PlayStation 4 is Orbis OS, which is a ] of ] version 9.0 which was released on {{date|12 January 2012}}.<ref>{{cite web|author=Larabel, Michael|url=http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTM5NDI|title=Sony's PlayStation 4 Is Running Modified FreeBSD 9|date=June 23, 2013|publisher=Phoronix|archiveurl=http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTM5NDI|archivedate=June 24, 2013|accessdate=September 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="ps4-license">{{cite web|url=http://www.scei.co.jp/ps4-license/ |title=Open Source Software used in PlayStation®4 |publisher=Scei.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2013-11-20}}</ref> The PlayStation 4 features two graphics ]s, a low level API named ''GNM'' and a high level API named ''GNMX''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-how-the-crew-was-ported-to-playstation-4 |title=How The Crew was ported to PlayStation 4 |publisher=Eurogamer |author=Richard Leadbetter |date=July 19, 2013 |accessdate=January 14, 2014}}</ref> Sony's own ''PlayStation Shader Language'' (PSSL) was introduced on the PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-inside-playstation-4 |title=Inside PlayStation 4 |publisher=Eurogamer |first=Richard |last=Leadbetter |date=March 28, 2013 |accessdate=January 9, 2014}}</ref>

Other components included are ], ], ], and ].<ref name="ps4-license" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTU1MzA|title= The PlayStation 4 Does Use The FreeBSD Kernel, Mono|publisher=Phoronix.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>

The ] is based on ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTU1MTY|title= Why Sony Is Using LLVM/Clang On The PlayStation 4|publisher=Phoronix.com|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>

== Graphical shell ==
The PlayStation 4 uses the ''PlayStation Dynamic Menu'' as its ].<ref name="20ThingsDidntKnow">{{cite web | url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/07/12/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-ps4/ | title=20 things you didn’t know about PS4 |work=PlayStation Blog|publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment|date=July 12, 2013 | accessdate=July 12, 2013 | author=Pearson, Rob|archiveurl=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/07/12/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-ps4/|archivedate=July 13, 2013}}</ref><ref name=Verge_UI>{{cite news|last=June|first=Laura|title=Sony completely revamps its user interface for the PlayStation 4|url=http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/20/4010414/sony-completely-revamps-its-user-interface-for-the-playstation-4| work=] |publisher=Vox Media|accessdate=February 21, 2013|date=February 20, 2013|archiveurl=http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/20/4010414/sony-completely-revamps-its-user-interface-for-the-playstation-4|archivedate=April 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/jul/15/ps4-develop-2013-playstation-sony | title=PS4: 14 things we learned at Develop 2013|newspaper=The Guardian|publisher=Guardian Media Group| date=July 15, 2013 | accessdate=July 16, 2013 | author=Stuart, Keith|archiveurl=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/jul/15/ps4-develop-2013-playstation-sony|archivedate=July 17, 2013}}</ref>

The process of updating is almost identical to that of the ], ], and ]. The software may be updated by downloading the update directly on the PlayStation 4, downloading it from the user's local Official PlayStation website to a PC and using a USB storage device to transfer it to the PlayStation 4, or installing the update from game discs containing update data.

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== Details of updates ==

=== Version 2 ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! style="width:180px;"|Version<br>Release date (UTC)<br><sup>''Notes''</sup>
!class="unsortable"|Description
|-
|align=center|'''2.57'''<br>July 22, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_firmware_update_2_57_is_out_now.html|title=PS4 firmware update 2.57 is out now|publisher=videogamer.com |author=Brett Phipps |date=2015-07-22|accessdate=2015-07-22}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2015" />
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''2.55'''<br>July 1, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2015/07/01/ps4-update-2-55-available-to-download-now/|title=PlayStation 4 firmware update 2.55 now live|publisher=vg247.com |author=Sherif Saed |date=2015-07-01|accessdate=2015-07-01}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2015" />
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''2.51'''<br>April 21, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2015/04/21/playstation-4-firmware-update-2-51-now-live/|title=PlayStation 4 firmware update 2.51 now live|publisher=vg247.com |author=Sherif Saed |date=2015-04-21|accessdate=2015-04-22}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2015" />
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
* Operation quality during use of some applications has been improved
|-
|align=center|'''2.50'''<br>March 26, 2015<ref name="PS42.50">{{cite web | url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/03/25/ps4-system-update-2-50-available-tomorrow-features-detailed/ | title=PS4 System Update 2.50 Available Tomorrow, Features Detailed | publisher=PlayStation Blog | date=March 25, 2015 | accessdate=March 25, 2015 | author=Koller, John}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2015" />
* Suspend/Resume: Players can jump in and out of games with the PS button, and games are suspended in Rest Mode instead of closing completely.
* Backup and Restore to USB: The hard drive can now be backed up or restored to a USB drive.
* System Software updates now install automatically while the system is in Rest Mode.
* ] Sub-Accounts can be upgraded to master accounts.
* Select game developers, designers, producers, and community managers are verified on the ] with a badge.
* ] has been added to the Content area and has been removed from the Function area/bar.

; Social Networking
* Find Friends on Facebook
* Friend requests and Real Name requests can be sent together
* Streamlined Party creation
* Friends who play games you own
* Join Friends from news feed
* Upload video clips to Dailymotion

; Trophies
* Share Earned Trophies
* Trophy Screenshots
* Delete Trophies with 0%
* More Trophy sorting options

; Accessibility
* Custom button assignments for the DualShock 4 controller.
* Zoom for pictures
* Inverted color option
* Text-to-speech
* Enlarged text
* Bolder fonts and higher contrast user interface elements

;Remote & Share Play
* 60 fps
|-
|align=center|'''2.04'''<br>February 17, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2015/02/17/psn-issues-firmware-2-04-update/|title=PSN having issues as firmware update 2.04 starts rolling out|publisher=vg247.com |author=Sherif Saed |date=2015-02-17|accessdate=2015-02-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/02/17/ps4-update-2-04-now-out-causes-problems-for-some-users/|title=PS4 Update 2.04 Now Out, Causes Problems for Some Users|publisher=playstationlifestyle.net |author=Alex Co |date=2015-02-17|accessdate=2015-02-17}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2015" />
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''2.03'''<br>December 3, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_system_update_2_03_available_to_download_now.html|title=PS4 system update 2.03 available to download now|publisher=videogamer.com |author=David Scammell |date=2014-12-03|accessdate=2014-12-03}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Operations quality during use of some applications has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''2.02'''<br>November 11, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_system_update_2_02_is_live_now_and_its_another_stability_update.html|title=PS4 System Update 2.02 is live now – and it's another stability update|publisher=videogamer.com |author=David Scammell |date=2014-11-11|accessdate=2014-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2014/11/11/ps4-firmware-update-2-02-has-fixed-major-dragon-age-inquisition-issues/|title=PS4 firmware update 2.02 has fixed major Dragon Age: Inquisition issues|publisher=vg247.com |author=Sherif Saed |date=2014-11-11|accessdate=2014-11-11}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''2.01'''<br>November 5, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2014/11/05/ps4-rest-mode-problem-issue-fix-firmware-2-00/|title=PS4 software update 2.01 rolling out today, will address rest mode issue|publisher=vg247.com |author=Brenna Hillier |date=2014-11-05|accessdate=2014-11-05}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* System software stability has been improved when you turn on the system and when it enters rest mode.
|-
|align=center|'''2.00'''<br>October 28, 2014<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamescom-2014-ps4-system-update-2-0-introduces-sha/1100-6421674/| title=PS4 system update 2.00 add Share Play and Youtube, coming Autumn 2014 | publisher=eurogamer.com| date=August 21, 2014 | accessdate=August 21, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamescom-2014-ps4-system-update-2-0-introduces-sha/1100-6421674/| title=PS4 system update 2.00 add Share Play and Youtube| publisher=eurogamer.com| date=July 23, 2014 | accessdate=July 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/10/16/ps4-system-software-preview-usb-music-player-new-home-screen-colors-more/| title=PS4 System Software Preview – USB Music Player, New Home Screen Colors, More | publisher=Playstation Blog| date=October 16, 2014 | accessdate=October 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/24/ps4-update-20-available-next-week|title=PS4 Update 2.0 Available Next Week|publisher=ign.com |author=Luke Reilly |date=2014-10-23|accessdate=2014-10-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/10/27/major-ps4-system-software-update-v2-0-available-tomorrow/|title=Major PS4 System Software Update v2.0 Available Tomorrow|publisher=Playstation Blog |author=Scott McCarthy |date=2014-10-27|accessdate=2014-10-27}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />

; Main Features
;
*Players in a party can now use Share Play.
With Share Play, two PSN players in the same party can share a game screen. The host (the user who initiates Share Play) and the guest (the user who joins Share Play) can play the same game together while watching the same screen, or the guest can take the place of the host and operate the host's game screen.
*To initiate Share Play, select from the party screen. Use of some features requires a PlayStation Plus membership.
*Video clips can now be uploaded to YouTube.
*You can now set themes for home screens and function screens for each user. Themes can be downloaded from PlayStation Store. Select themes in > .
*You can now play music stored on USB storage devices. Connect a USB storage device containing music files (MP3 or AAC) to the PS4 system, and then select from the content area.
;
; Share:
*You can now view broadcasts from the past.
*Broadcasts can now be filtered by language. With the list of broadcasts displayed, press the OPTIONS button, and then select .
*You can now follow your favorite channels or broadcasters.
*[Featured) has been added. You can browse broadcasts such as PlayStation®-recommended broadcasts, broadcasts from Friends, and broadcasts you follow.
* has been added. Broadcasts for each game are displayed.
*Twitch icons can now be displayed in comments.
;
;The following settings have been added to broadcasts. With the Share menu displayed, press the OPTIONS button, and then select > > :
*You can now display messages to spectators.
*You can now include party voice chats in broadcasts. A player's voice will be included only if the setting to allow the player's voice to be broadcast is enabled in the party settings.
*You can now adjust settings such as size, background, and effects of video content from the PlayStation Camera.
*When you select from the Share menu, you can now attach a screenshot to your message.
*You can now trim your video clips in .
;
; Settings:
*You can now set the length of time your controller will charge while your PS4 system is in Rest Mode (formerly known as Standby Mode – see below). Set the time in > > > .
* and have been added to > > . You can view a list of details and hints about operating the PS4 system with your voice.
* and have been added to > > . Also, in > > has moved to > > .
* has been added to > .
;
; Other:
*Names of players you may know can now be displayed in areas such as your Friends list or under What's New. You can set whether to display your real name and profile picture to other players you may know in > > > > .
*You can now search for players by entering their real names in areas such as . You can set whether to display your real name and profile picture in other players' search results in > > > > .
*You can now record a voice message by pressing the Triangle button in the screen.
*The layout of the screen has been improved.
*The number of content items displayed in the content area has been changed. Content items that are not displayed can be reviewed in . You can review all content items in the content area by removing the checkmark from in > .
now appears in some notification messages. You can view details about a message by pressing the PS button when the message is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
*When you connect a new device to your system, you can check the remaining battery charge in the system message that is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
*"Standby Mode" has been renamed "Rest Mode".
*Arabic language support
*Pause and resume downloads.
*Manual check for game updates
|}

=== Version 1 ===

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!class="unsortable"|Description
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|align=center|'''1.76'''<br>September 2, 2014<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_system_update_1_76_live_now_improves_stability.html| title=PS4 system update 1.76 live now, improves stability | publisher=videogamer.com| date=September 2, 2014 | accessdate=September 2, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
|-
|align=center|'''1.75'''<br>July 29, 2014<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/23/ps4-blu-ray-3d/ | title=PS4 will add Blu-ray 3D support next week | publisher=Engadget.com | date=July 24, 2014 | accessdate=July 24, 2014 | author=Lawler, Richard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/29/playstation-4-blu-ray-3d/ | title=You can now watch Blu-ray 3D movies on your PlayStation 4 | publisher=Engadget.com | date=July 29, 2014 | accessdate=July 29, 2014 | author=Rigg, Jamie}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/29/ps4-firmware-update-1-75-is-out-now/| title=PS4 Firmware Update 1.75 is out now | publisher=vg247.com| date=July 29, 2014 | accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Playback of ] is now supported.
* Sound quality has been improved during 1.5x playback with Blu-ray Disc and DVD videos.
* System messages previously displayed on the top-right corner of the screen are now displayed on the top-left corner of the screen.
* has been added to (Settings) > > . When this setting is enabled, featured content from the PlayStation Store is automatically downloaded while the PS4 system is either powered on or in standby mode.
|-
|align=center|'''1.74'''<br>{{dts|2014|07|22}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_system_update_1_74_improves_stability_coming_soon.html| title=PS4 system update 1.74 improves stability, coming soon | publisher=videogamer.com| date=July 22, 2014 | accessdate=July 22, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vg247.com/2014/07/23/the-new-ps4-firmware-is-pretty-boring/| title=The new PS4 firmware is pretty boring | publisher=vg247.com| date=July 23, 2014 | accessdate=July 23, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
|-
|align=center|'''1.72'''<br>{{dts|2014|06|24}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/index.htm| title=Support: System Software Updates | publisher=http://us.playstation.com| date=June 24, 2014 | accessdate=June 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vg247.com/2014/06/24/ps4-firmware-update-1-7-2-just-dropped-ps3-4-60-inbound/| title=PS4 firmware update 1.7.2 just dropped, PS3 4.60 inbound | publisher=vg247.com| date=June 24, 2014 | accessdate=June 25, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
|-
|align=center|'''1.71'''<br>{{dts|2014|06|03}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_1_71_system_update_available_to_download_now.html| title=PS4 1.71 system update available to download now |publisher=videogamer.com| author=Scammell, David| date=June 3, 2014 | accessdate=June 3, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
|-
|align=center|'''1.70'''<br>{{dts|2014|04|30}}<ref name="Dunning, Jason">{{cite web | url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2014/03/19/ps4-firmware-update-1-70-detailed-includes-hdcp-off-option-more/| title=PS4 Firmware Update 1.70 Detailed: Includes HDCP Off Option & More | publisher=http://playstationlifestyle.net| author=Dunning, Jason| date=March 19, 2014 | accessdate=March 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.videogamer.com/news/ps4_1_70_update_rolls_out_april_30.html| title=PS4 1.70 update rolls out April 30 | publisher=videogamer.com| author=Scammell, David| date=April 24, 2014 | accessdate=April 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/29/major-ps4-system-update-out-tomorrow-updates-for-ps-vita-and-ps-app/ | title=Major PS4 System Update Out Tomorrow, Updates for PS Vita and PS App | date=April 29, 2014 | accessdate=April 29, 2014 | author=Koller, John}}</ref>

|'''Sharing'''
* A rich video editor called <nowiki>''SHAREfactory''</nowiki> is now available
* (]) has been added as a supported resolution for broadcasts using ] or ]
* Broadcasts to Ustream or Twitch can now be saved
* The screen layout for broadcasting has been improved
* Notifications of new viewers and comments are displayed when streaming in full-screen mode
* Ability to share video clips and screenshots while streaming
* Video clips and screenshots can now be copied to ]
* The length of video clips that will be saved can be selected. The length can be 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
* Screenshots and video clips will not be saved when is selected in the menu for the Share feature. To save screenshots, select or press the triangle button. To save video clips, select or press the square button.
* The audience on Facebook for sharing screenshots and video clips can now be set (previously a system-wide option set the same audience for all uploads)
* Option to share multiple screenshots to Facebook in a single post
* Music Unlimited now has 'Share' capabilities<span id="2014" />
;
; System
* ] can now be turned off, allowing video capture over ]
* The DualShock 4 light bar can be set to three brightness levels: bright, medium or dim<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/20/future-dualshock-4-update-light-bar/|title=Future DualShock 4 update for PlayStation 4 will add option to dim light bar (updated!)|author=Joseph Volpe|work=Engadget|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
* Full functionality for ] remote play with PS4 systems added<ref>2014-04-17, , ]</ref><ref>2014-04-17, , ]</ref>
* PlayStation Plus icon displayed for members
* Option to sort Trophies by rarity
* Additional voice commands
* Deep color output option within video output settings
* New notification type: "From PlayStation"
* The login screen no longer appears when a controller is disconnected and reconnected
* Option to send crash reports automatically
* Option to attached a video clip to crash reports
* Option to force 5.1 audio output over HDMI, even if the system detects 7.1 channel support
* Timestamps are now displayed in the "Whats New" section
* 'Capture Library' has been added to the home menu (a shortcut to view captured videos and screenshots)
* While watching ] movies, it is now possible to go back to the PS4 main menu without closing the player entirely
* Adjust microphone level settings within Audio Device Settings.
;
; PlayStation Store
* Games pre-ordered on PlayStation Store can now be pre-downloaded allowing immediate access on release date<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/16/ps4-update-1-70-coming-soon-introducing-sharefactory/|title=PS4 Update 1.70 Coming Soon, Introducing SHAREfactory|work=PlayStation.Blog|accessdate=17 November 2014}}</ref>
* Alternative payment options for PS4 content are now available
;
; Friends
* New Friends options, making it easier to find friends, friends of friends, mutual friends, and accept friend requests more quickly
|-
|align=center|'''1.62'''<br>{{dts|2014|03|18}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/index.htm| title=Support: System Software Updates | publisher=http://us.playstation.com| date=March 18, 2014 | accessdate=March 18, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Image quality for some applications has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''1.61'''<br>{{dts|2014|02|18}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.psnstores.com/2014/02/ps4-receives-338mb-update-in-system-software-v1-61/ | title=PS4 receives 338MB update in System Software v1.61 | publisher=PSNStores| date=February 18, 2014 | accessdate=February 18, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
|-
|align=center|'''1.60'''<br>{{dts|2014|02|04}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/02/03/new-wireless-stereo-playstation-4-headset-revealed-ps4-system-update-1-60-detailed/ | title=New Wireless Stereo PlayStation 4 Headset Revealed, PS4 System Update 1.60 Detailed | publisher=SCEE| date=February 3, 2014 | accessdate=February 4, 2014}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2014" />
* Eject/insert disc icons now appear in the upper right corner of the screen when a disc is ejected/inserted.
* System now beeps upon eject button press.
* Picture quality during DVD playback has been improved.
* Wireless stereo headsets (CECHYA-0080 / CECHYA-0083 / CECHYA-0086) and a stereo headset (CECHYA-0088) are now supported.
* The microphone for the PlayStation Camera can be muted.
|-
|align=center|'''1.52'''<br>{{dts|2013|12|11}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/11/5199636/latest-ps4-system-update-improves-software-stability | title=Latest PS4 system update improves software stability | publisher=Polygon | date=December 11, 2013 | accessdate=December 11, 2013 | author=Corriea, Alexa Ray}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2013" />
* System stability has been improved.
|-
|align=center|'''1.51'''<br>{{dts|2013|11|19}}<ref name="PS4FW150">{{cite web | url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/19/ps4-system-software-update-1-51-coming-soon/ | title=PS4 System Software Update 1.51 Coming Soon | date=November 19, 2013 | accessdate=November 19, 2013 | author=Lempel, Eric}}</ref>
|'''System'''<span id="2013" />
* System stability has been improved.
* Minor elements of the user interface have been refined.
|-
|align=center|'''1.50'''<br>{{dts|2013|11|13}}<ref name="PS4FW150">{{cite web | url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/25/ps4-system-software-update-1-50-details/ | title=PS4 System Software Update 1.50 Details | date=October 25, 2013 | accessdate=October 25, 2013 | author=Shuman, Sid}}</ref>
|'''Sharing'''
* Ability to record and share video clips
* Ability to broadcast gameplay to Twitch or Ustream

<span id="2013" />
; System
* ] support
* Support for second-screen experiences through the PlayStation mobile app
* Ability to play games while they're being downloaded
* Multiple users can log into the system at once
* 'Party' group chat functionality
* Facial recognition and voice commands via ]
* Ability to play music from ] in the background, while using games or other applications
* Online multiplayer support
* ] and ] support
|-
|align=center|'''1.07'''<br>NA<br><sup>''Included with some games such as ], ].''</sup>
|<span id="2013" />''Changes unknown.''
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|align=center|'''1.06'''<br>NA<br><sup>''Included with some games such as ].''</sup>
|<span id="2013" />''Changes unknown.''
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|align=center|'''1.05'''<br>NA<br><sup>''Preinstalled on newer CUH-10xxA models.''</sup>
|<span id="2013" />''Changes unknown.''
|-
|align=center|'''1.01'''<br>NA
|<span id="2013" />''Initial release.''
|}

== See also ==
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* ]
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'''Other gaming platforms from this ]:'''
* ]
* ]
* ]

'''Gaming platforms from the ]:'''
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Operating system
PlayStation 4 system software
DeveloperSony Computer Entertainment
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed source
Initial releaseNovember 13, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-11-13)
Latest release2.57 / July 22, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-07-22)
Available inArabic, Danish, German, English (United Kingdom), English (United States), Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Finnish, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese
Update methodDirect Download
Game Disc
Download to USB
PlatformsPlayStation 4
Kernel typeModular
Default
user interface		PlayStation Dynamic Menu
Preceded byPlayStation 3
Official websiteus.playstation.com

The PlayStation 4 system software is the updatable firmware and operating system of the PlayStation 4.

The current version of the PlayStation 4 system software, 2.57 was made available on July 22, 2015.

Technology

The native operating system of the PlayStation 4 is Orbis OS, which is a fork of FreeBSD version 9.0 which was released on 12 January 2012. The PlayStation 4 features two graphics APIs, a low level API named GNM and a high level API named GNMX. Sony's own PlayStation Shader Language (PSSL) was introduced on the PlayStation 4.

Other components included are Cairo, jQuery, Mono, and WebKit.

The Software Development Kit is based on LLVM and Clang.

Graphical shell

The PlayStation 4 uses the PlayStation Dynamic Menu as its graphical shell.

The process of updating is almost identical to that of the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita. The software may be updated by downloading the update directly on the PlayStation 4, downloading it from the user's local Official PlayStation website to a PC and using a USB storage device to transfer it to the PlayStation 4, or installing the update from game discs containing update data.

Details of updates

Version 2

Version
Release date (UTC)
 Description
2.57
July 22, 2015 		System
  • System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
2.55
July 1, 2015 		System
  • System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
2.51
April 21, 2015 		System
  • System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
  • Operation quality during use of some applications has been improved
2.50
March 26, 2015 		System
  • Suspend/Resume: Players can jump in and out of games with the PS button, and games are suspended in Rest Mode instead of closing completely.
  • Backup and Restore to USB: The hard drive can now be backed up or restored to a USB drive.
  • System Software updates now install automatically while the system is in Rest Mode.
  • PlayStation Network Sub-Accounts can be upgraded to master accounts.
  • Select game developers, designers, producers, and community managers are verified on the PlayStation Network with a badge.
  • PlayStation Store has been added to the Content area and has been removed from the Function area/bar.
Social Networking
  • Find Friends on Facebook
  • Friend requests and Real Name requests can be sent together
  • Streamlined Party creation
  • Friends who play games you own
  • Join Friends from news feed
  • Upload video clips to Dailymotion
Trophies
  • Share Earned Trophies
  • Trophy Screenshots
  • Delete Trophies with 0%
  • More Trophy sorting options
Accessibility
  • Custom button assignments for the DualShock 4 controller.
  • Zoom for pictures
  • Inverted color option
  • Text-to-speech
  • Enlarged text
  • Bolder fonts and higher contrast user interface elements
Remote & Share Play
  • 60 fps
2.04
February 17, 2015 		System
  • System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
2.03
December 3, 2014 		System
  • Operations quality during use of some applications has been improved.
2.02
November 11, 2014 		System
  • System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
2.01
November 5, 2014 		System
  • System software stability has been improved when you turn on the system and when it enters rest mode.
2.00
October 28, 2014 		System
Main Features
  • Players in a party can now use Share Play.

With Share Play, two PSN players in the same party can share a game screen. The host (the user who initiates Share Play) and the guest (the user who joins Share Play) can play the same game together while watching the same screen, or the guest can take the place of the host and operate the host's game screen.

  • To initiate Share Play, select from the party screen. Use of some features requires a PlayStation Plus membership.
  • Video clips can now be uploaded to YouTube.
  • You can now set themes for home screens and function screens for each user. Themes can be downloaded from PlayStation Store. Select themes in > .
  • You can now play music stored on USB storage devices. Connect a USB storage device containing music files (MP3 or AAC) to the PS4 system, and then select from the content area.
Share
  • You can now view broadcasts from the past.
  • Broadcasts can now be filtered by language. With the list of broadcasts displayed, press the OPTIONS button, and then select .
  • You can now follow your favorite channels or broadcasters.
  • [Featured) has been added. You can browse broadcasts such as PlayStation®-recommended broadcasts, broadcasts from Friends, and broadcasts you follow.
  • has been added. Broadcasts for each game are displayed.
  • Twitch icons can now be displayed in comments.
The following settings have been added to broadcasts. With the Share menu displayed, press the OPTIONS button, and then select > >
  • You can now display messages to spectators.
  • You can now include party voice chats in broadcasts. A player's voice will be included only if the setting to allow the player's voice to be broadcast is enabled in the party settings.
  • You can now adjust settings such as size, background, and effects of video content from the PlayStation Camera.
  • When you select from the Share menu, you can now attach a screenshot to your message.
  • You can now trim your video clips in .
Settings
  • You can now set the length of time your controller will charge while your PS4 system is in Rest Mode (formerly known as Standby Mode – see below). Set the time in > > > .
  • and have been added to > > . You can view a list of details and hints about operating the PS4 system with your voice.
  • and have been added to > > . Also, in > > has moved to > > .
  • has been added to > .
Other
  • Names of players you may know can now be displayed in areas such as your Friends list or under What's New. You can set whether to display your real name and profile picture to other players you may know in > > > > .
  • You can now search for players by entering their real names in areas such as . You can set whether to display your real name and profile picture in other players' search results in > > > > .
  • You can now record a voice message by pressing the Triangle button in the screen.
  • The layout of the screen has been improved.
  • The number of content items displayed in the content area has been changed. Content items that are not displayed can be reviewed in . You can review all content items in the content area by removing the checkmark from in > .

now appears in some notification messages. You can view details about a message by pressing the PS button when the message is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.

  • When you connect a new device to your system, you can check the remaining battery charge in the system message that is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
  • "Standby Mode" has been renamed "Rest Mode".
  • Arabic language support
  • Pause and resume downloads.
  • Manual check for game updates

Version 1

Version
Release date (UTC)
 Description
1.76
September 2, 2014 		System
  • Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
1.75
July 29, 2014 		System
  • Playback of Blu-ray 3D is now supported.
  • Sound quality has been improved during 1.5x playback with Blu-ray Disc and DVD videos.
  • System messages previously displayed on the top-right corner of the screen are now displayed on the top-left corner of the screen.
  • has been added to (Settings) > > . When this setting is enabled, featured content from the PlayStation Store is automatically downloaded while the PS4 system is either powered on or in standby mode.
1.74
July 22, 2014 		System
  • Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
1.72
June 24, 2014 		System
  • Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
1.71
June 3, 2014 		System
  • Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
1.70
April 30, 2014 		Sharing
  • A rich video editor called ''SHAREfactory'' is now available
  • (720p) has been added as a supported resolution for broadcasts using Ustream or Twitch
  • Broadcasts to Ustream or Twitch can now be saved
  • The screen layout for broadcasting has been improved
  • Notifications of new viewers and comments are displayed when streaming in full-screen mode
  • Ability to share video clips and screenshots while streaming
  • Video clips and screenshots can now be copied to USB storage
  • The length of video clips that will be saved can be selected. The length can be 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
  • Screenshots and video clips will not be saved when is selected in the menu for the Share feature. To save screenshots, select or press the triangle button. To save video clips, select or press the square button.
  • The audience on Facebook for sharing screenshots and video clips can now be set (previously a system-wide option set the same audience for all uploads)
  • Option to share multiple screenshots to Facebook in a single post
  • Music Unlimited now has 'Share' capabilities
System
  • HDCP can now be turned off, allowing video capture over HDMI
  • The DualShock 4 light bar can be set to three brightness levels: bright, medium or dim
  • Full functionality for PlayStation TV remote play with PS4 systems added
  • PlayStation Plus icon displayed for members
  • Option to sort Trophies by rarity
  • Additional voice commands
  • Deep color output option within video output settings
  • New notification type: "From PlayStation"
  • The login screen no longer appears when a controller is disconnected and reconnected
  • Option to send crash reports automatically
  • Option to attached a video clip to crash reports
  • Option to force 5.1 audio output over HDMI, even if the system detects 7.1 channel support
  • Timestamps are now displayed in the "Whats New" section
  • 'Capture Library' has been added to the home menu (a shortcut to view captured videos and screenshots)
  • While watching Blu-ray movies, it is now possible to go back to the PS4 main menu without closing the player entirely
  • Adjust microphone level settings within Audio Device Settings.
PlayStation Store
  • Games pre-ordered on PlayStation Store can now be pre-downloaded allowing immediate access on release date
  • Alternative payment options for PS4 content are now available
Friends
  • New Friends options, making it easier to find friends, friends of friends, mutual friends, and accept friend requests more quickly
1.62
March 18, 2014 		System
  • Image quality for some applications has been improved.
1.61
February 18, 2014 		System
  • Stability has been improved during the use of some system software features.
1.60
February 4, 2014 		System
  • Eject/insert disc icons now appear in the upper right corner of the screen when a disc is ejected/inserted.
  • System now beeps upon eject button press.
  • Picture quality during DVD playback has been improved.
  • Wireless stereo headsets (CECHYA-0080 / CECHYA-0083 / CECHYA-0086) and a stereo headset (CECHYA-0088) are now supported.
  • The microphone for the PlayStation Camera can be muted.
1.52
December 11, 2013 		System
  • System stability has been improved.
1.51
November 19, 2013 		System
  • System stability has been improved.
  • Minor elements of the user interface have been refined.
1.50
November 13, 2013 		Sharing
  • Ability to record and share video clips
  • Ability to broadcast gameplay to Twitch or Ustream

System
  • Remote Play support
  • Support for second-screen experiences through the PlayStation mobile app
  • Ability to play games while they're being downloaded
  • Multiple users can log into the system at once
  • 'Party' group chat functionality
  • Facial recognition and voice commands via PlayStation Camera
  • Ability to play music from Music Unlimited in the background, while using games or other applications
  • Online multiplayer support
  • Blu-ray Disc and DVD support
1.07
NA
 Changes unknown.
1.06
NA
 Changes unknown.
1.05
NA
 Changes unknown.
1.01
NA 		Initial release.

See also

Other gaming platforms from Sony:

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

Gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

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