If you’re getting error CE-30774-1 on your PlayStation 4, we’re glad to tell you that fixing it is a walk in the park. Just follow the steps listed below and you’ll get rid of this annoying error in no time.
What is error CE-30774-1? PlayStation 4 error CE-30774-1 usually occurs when the console could not update the system software using a USB storage device.
There is still not clear what exactly causes this error. Some hypotheses indicate that PS4 error code CE-30774-1 could be triggered by filename issues, incorrect firmware location, outdated firmware versions and the list may go on.
Other users suggested that the problem might be caused by incorrect USB flash drive formatting.
After all, this error code does appear when users try to update their consoles using a USB stick. In this case, you can prevent error CE-30774-1 simply by making sure that you use the correct USB format.
Unfortunately, this error code does not offer any additional details about the problem. So, saying for sure that one particular event or element is the culprit is almost impossible.
Well, enough for the theory part. Let’s dive right in and see what you can do to fix error error CE-30774-1.
Solutions to Fix PS4 error CE-30774-1
Fix 1 – Try to install the update again
Sometimes, rare server-related issues may trigger this error. Wait for a couple of minutes and then go to Settings > System Software Update and install the latest PS4 updates.
If you manage to successfully install the update, this means that you fixed the problem and you don’t even need your USB drive to update the console.
Fix 2 – Check your USB storage device’s format
On the other hand, if you’re sure that your USB drive uses the correct format, go directly to method 3.
Your USB device needs to be formatted as FAT or exFAT. Here’s how you can do that:
- Simply insert the USB storage device into your PC/Mac USB port
- Right click and then select Format
- A new dialog box will open.
- Under File system, select FAT or exFAT from the drop down menu.
- Alright, so you just checked that your USB is formatted as FAT. Now you need to make sure that the PS4 system update file uses the correct file structure.
- Connect your USB drive to your computer. Go ahead and create a new folder that you’ll name PS4. Inside it, create a new folder again and name it UPDATE.
- Once you’ve done that, go to PlayStation’s official website and download the update file. You need to store it inside the Update folder.
This is the solution that actually worked for me. So, next time your PS4 cannot find the update file, check your USB drive first.
Fix 3 – Make sure the update file is stored in the correct file structure
- Create a folder named PS4 on your computer.
- Inside the newly created folder, create another folder and name it Update.
- Store the update file (PS4UPDATE.PUP) in the Update folder.
- Use capital letters to name these two folders.
- Connect your USB drive to your PS4 and go into Safe Mode.
- Wait until a message appears on the screen informing you that the PS4 will be initialized.
- Select YES to continue and wait until the process has finished. It should not take longer than 10 minutes.
If the error occurs again, this indicates that the downloaded file may be corrupted.
In this case, delete the update file from your USB device and download it again. Try again to see if the error persists.
Fix 4 – Check if there’s a number in front of the update
If there’s a number in front of the update, such as PS4UPDATE(3), this may well be the culprit. Gamers confirmed that taking out that number instantly solved the problem.
Also, make sure there is no space between “Update” and the dot, as we illustrated it in this example: PS4UPDATE .PUP. Delete that dot and check again.
If none of the solutions listed above helped you, delete the download file from your USB drive and then download it again.
⇒ Good to Know
Q: How do I fix error CE 30774 1?
A: You can fix this error code by using the troubleshooting methods listed above. Most PS4 owners confirmed that Method 2 helped them fix the problem.
Q: Can you use a USB memory stick on PS4?
A: Yes, you can connect a USB memory stick to your PS4 console. Keep in mind that you need to format the memory stick as a FAT device in order for the console to recognize it.