Updating your PS4 regularly is essential if you want to enjoy smooth gaming experiences. However, error CE-34788-0 may sometimes ruin your plans and prevent you from installing the latest PS4 firmware version.
Don’t panic, BestGamingTips is here to help you. In this article, we’ll list a series of workarounds and solutions that you can use to fix PS4 error CE-34788-0.
While not all these solutions may work for everybody, do follow the instructions listed below and tell us which solution fixed your problem.
What does error code CE 34878 0 mean on PS4? Error CE-34788-0 indicates your PS4 console is unable to install the latest system software updates. This happens when your update files got corrupted, there’s a number in front of the update file, or temporary files are blocking the update.
How do I fix error code CE 34788 0 on PS4? To fix error code CE-34788-0 on PS4, ensure you’re using the correct update type, download the latest updates from the official PS4 System Software Update page, restart your console, or get the latest updates while in Safe Mode.
Why can’t my PS4 find the update file? Your PS4 can’t find the update files if the update folder name contains a number in front of the update files, some of the update files got corrupted or did not download properly or some temporary files are blocking the update.
Fix PS4 error CE-34788-0: Update File Cannot be Used
Fix 1 – Check the folder names and file name
Keep in mind that the folder names and file name should be written in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.
If there’s a number in front of the update — example PS4UPDATE(4) — take out that number and check if this solved the problem.
Make sure that there is no space between “Update” and the dot. If this is the case, then delete that dot and check again.
Fix 2 -Reboot your console
Sometimes, simply restarting your console may fix error CE-34788-0. So, go ahead and turn off your console. Disconnect all the cables and wait for a few minutes. Boot your console and wait again for a couple of minutes, then connect the USB.
Fix 3 – Install the update from a game disc
If you bought the disc version of a recently launched game, chances are that the console updates you need are already on the respective disc. Certain game discs have the latest software version necessary for them to run properly.
This solution works for very few users, so if this is not the case for your game disc, go to the next solution.
Fix 4 -Update via Safe Mode
Some gamers confirmed they managed to solve this problem by installing the update in Safe Mode. Turn your console off and then hold the power button for about 7 or 8 seconds. You should now hear a second beep. Then select the update option.
From there, select again USB and the system should immediately recognize the update file.
Fix 5 – Reinstall the system software
Well, if the error still persists, try using the re-installation file available at the bottom of the system software download page. Go to ‘Perform a new installation of the system software’ section to find the respective file.
Keep in mind that this action completely deletes all save game data, so proceed at your own risk.
I hope something helps. If you’ve got additional suggestions on how to fix error CE-34788-0, you can help us improve this guide by listing the troubleshooting steps to follow in the comments below.
References:
- CE-34788-0 PS4 Console Error Code, PlayStation Support.
- CE-34788-0 PS4 Error Code, PlayStation Support.