Sony PlayStation 5 Firmware 21.01-03.00.00

This package contains the files needed for installing the 21.01-03.00.00 firmware for Sony PlayStation 5 systems. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones.

Version: 21.01-03.00.00:
- You can now enjoy Share Play with players on PS4. Use Share Play to invite your friends on PS4 to watch you play a game, or even hand over control to them.
- We've added zoom to our accessibility features. Use zoom to magnify what's on your screen. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display > Zoom to enable this feature.
- We've added Disable Game Chat Audio in the control center under Sound. If you turn on this setting, your voice won't be heard, and you won't hear other players' voices in game chats. This setting doesn't apply to party voice chat audio.
- You can now manage all the games you follow by going to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Manage Followed Games. This allows you to unfollow games without having to navigate to the individual news posts or game hubs.
- For displays that support the HDMI device link feature, you can now enable or disable one-touch play and power off link individually. Go to Settings > System > HDMI to change these settings. When one-touch play is enabled, turning on your PS5 console will also turn on your connected display. When power off link is enabled, turning off your connected display will put your PS5 console in rest mode.
- You can now set the country or region in the parental control settings for PS5 console users and guests who haven't joined or signed in to PlayStation Network. The country or region you select will determine what rating system is applied to PS5 games and apps. To change a user's country or region, go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls, select the user, and then select PS5 under Age level for games and apps. You can also set the country or region in advance for new users and guests on your PS5 console. To do so, go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > PS5 Console Restrictions > Parental Controls for New Users > PS5.
- You can now hide games in Game Library. If you hide a game, it will no longer be displayed under the Your Collection tab.
1) To hide a game, go to the Your Collection tab, open the game's options menu, and then select Hide.
2) To view your hidden games, go to the Your Collection tab, open the Sort and Filter menu, and then select Hidden Items.
3) To unhide a game, turn on the Hidden Items filter, open the options menu for the game you want to unhide, and then select Unhide.
4) Games you hide on your PS4 console will also be hidden on your PS5 console.

You can now store PS5 games in USB extended storage.

- To move PS5 games from console storage to USB extended storage, go to your home screen or game library, open the options menu for the PS5 game you want to move, and then select Move to USB Extended Storage.
- To play PS5 games that are in USB extended storage, go to your game library, and copy the game to console storage from the options menu. Copying games is faster than redownloading them. It's also faster than reinstalling them from the disc if the game on USB extended storage has add-ons or has been updated.

In Game Base, we've updated the following:

- You can more easily access recent parties and see your online friends. Use the R1 and L1 buttons to quickly move between tabs.
- You can now turn notifications on or off for each of the parties you're in.
- You can now adjust the volume of other players' voices in party voice chat as well as in the game chat of some games. From the voice chat card in the control center, select a player to adjust their volume.

In Profile, we've updated the following:

- You can now share your favorite gaming moments more easily than ever. Under the Shared tab, select Go to Media Gallery and pick your favorite media to share.
- We've separated videos and broadcasts under the Shared tab for easier browsing.

Other updated features

- We now support more emojis.
- If you install this update, Enable Chat Transcription in accessibility settings will be turned off. If you want to use the chat transcription feature, turn this setting back on.
- In the control center, you can now see your controller's remaining battery level even while it's charging.
- In the game or subscription hub, you'll now see promotional offers that are currently available, including those for PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Now, and EA Play subscribers. To view the options that aren't displayed in the hub, press the ... (more options) button.
- When playing a game you've hidden by selecting Hide your games from other players in your privacy settings, other players will no longer see information about the game you're currently playing next to your online status.
- Some PC monitors that can display 1080p/120 Hz now support 120 Hz display for games. If you're having trouble viewing your game at 120 Hz, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output, and then turn off Enable 120 Hz Output.
- We've added the option to switch the video output to non-HDR when using a game or app that doesn't support HDR. To change this setting, go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > HDR.
- We've made updates to the system software to improve stability and performance.

We've added the following features to saved data management:

- When you start or resume a PS5 game, your console will check for newer saved data in cloud storage. If you have more recent saved data in cloud storage, you can choose to sync the data.
- It's now easier to manage your saved data directly from the home screen. When you open the options menu for a game, you'll now see Upload/Download Saved Data and Check Sync Status of Saved Data.

In Trophies, we've updated the following:

- You can now access screenshots and videos taken the moment you earn a trophy. Select a trophy you've earned to see related media.
- You can now choose which grades of trophies you want to save trophy screenshots and videos for. To change these settings, go to Settings > Captures and Broadcasts > Trophies.
- Now when you select a hidden trophy, you can press the square button to quickly show hidden information.
- You can now go directly to a game's trophy list from a trophy card by selecting Go to Trophies in the options menu.
- Once you've selected a sort order for your trophies, your trophies will remain sorted in that order for all games.
- You can now view your trophy stats by pressing the square button on the Trophies screen.
- Now when you sort your trophies by rarity or earned date, the trophy cards will show the rarity or earned date information.

In the multitasking feature for cards, we've updated the following:

- Now when you focus on the multitasking icon on a card, you'll see hints about the multitasking modes that are available: picture-in-picture, pin to side, or both.
- We've added a button guide to show you how to interact with a card that's currently in multitasking mode.

Notices:

- Do not install system software soon before or soon after a power outage.
- Do not turn off your system during the installation. Interrupting the installation can cause your system to be damaged.
- You might not be able to use some applications or content without first updating the system software.

Update using a computer:

- Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS5" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32. Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
- Download the update file and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
- Plug the USB drive containing the file into your PS5 console.
- Start the PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep.
- Select Safe Mode option 3: Update System Software.
- Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK.
- If your PS5 console does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters.

Perform a New Installation of the System Software:

- Using a PC or Mac, create a folder named "PS5" on a USB drive formatted as FAT32. Inside that folder, create another folder named "UPDATE".
- Download the installation file and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the file as "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
- Plug the USB drive containing the file into the PS5 system.
- Start the PS5 console in Safe Mode: press and hold the power button, releasing after the second beep.
- Select Safe Mode option 7: Reinstall System Software.
- Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK.
- If your PS5 console does not recognize the update file, check that the folder names and file name are correct. Enter the folder names and file name using uppercase letters.

PlayStation system software update failed:

- If your console does not recognize the update file, check that the USB is in FAT32 format and that the folder and file names are correct. Enter the folder and file names in single-byte characters using uppercase letters.
- If this process fails, you may need to reinstall the system software. This process is the same as a 'factory reset' and will return the console to its original state — if possible, back up your system dat 

About Gaming Console Firmware:

About Gaming Console Firmware:

Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit's overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features (or add support for new ones).

In addition to that, if you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console's functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn't always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it's best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

That being said, if you have duly considered all these aspects, either click on the download button to get the present release, or check with our website as often as possible to find out first when the firmware that you desire is available.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.