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.
How to fix PS4 error CE-34788-0: Update file cannot be used
First of all, we recommend checking Sony’s official support page where they offer some troubleshooting solutions.
If you still can’t install the latest system update, follow the steps listed below.
| FIX | ACTION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Check the folder and file name |
Keep in mind that the update 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. |
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. |
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. |
4 |
Update via Safe Mode |
Some gamers confirmed they managed to solved 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 recognized the update file. |
5 |
Reinstall system software |
⇒ Important Note: Keep in mind that this action completely deletes all save game data, so proceed at your own risk.
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. |
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.