PlayStation 4 system Software Update 5.56

The main features in the software update version are 5.56

 

• This system software update improves system performance.

The main features in the system software update are 5.50

• As a family manager, parent, or guardian, you can now monitor your child's time played (the amount of time they've sent logged in to the PS4 ™) and set restrictions accordingly. To manage play time settings for each child, select (Settings)> [Parental Controls / Family Management]> [Family Management].

You can view the total time of your child a day.

 You can limit the length of time your child plays daily, and set offable hours to prevent late night or any unwanted time. Restrictions can be set for each day of the week.

Wh When the set play time ends, a pop-up notification appears repeated on the screen to let your child know that they're out of play time. If you choose, the PS4 ™ can automatically log your child out when play time ends.

You You can also extend or shorten your child's play time on the day they play.

You You can view and manage your child's play time anytime from your PC or smartphone using the (PlayStation App) or by visiting this website.

https://www.playstation.com/acct/family

• The following features have been added to (Library).

[[PlayStation Plus] will now appear if you were ever a PlayStation®Plus subscriber. You can keep track of all your PS Plus games.

You You can now hide games and applications you no longer need from [Purchased]. Highlight a game or application, press the OPTIONS button, and then select [Do Not Show Content Item in [Purchased]].

Other new or revised features in version 5.50

• [Supersampling Mode] has been added to (Settings)> [Sound and Screen]> [Video Output Settings]. Enable this mode to improve image quality in some games when your PlayStation®4 Pro is connected to a TV with 2K resolution or lower. This setting is available only on PlayStation®4 Pro.
• You can now customize logos and backgrounds with your favorite images. On the image selection screen, select image files from a USB storage device. Customize any of the following.

Team Team logo

Team Team cover image

Back Background image for the home screen

Image Image for the message group

• On the quick menu, (Online Friends) has been changed to (Friends). From here, you can view online Friends and custom lists.
• Music playback functions on the quick menu have been improved.
• You can now create events from the team profile screen. On the screen, select [Events]> [Create Event for This Team].
• Easily find games that can be played on PlayStation®VR from the home screen or (Library). (PS VR) appears next to supported games.
• You can now delete notifications. Select (Notifications) to display the notifications list, press the OPTIONS button, and then select [Delete].
• You can now choose who can view the list of players you follow and who can view the list of your followers separately. Select (Settings)> [Account Management]> [Privacy Settings]> [Friends | Connections].

Notifications

• Do not download or install the update using data other than the official update file provided online by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update data from a different source, by a different method, or on a system that has been altered or modified in any way, the system might not operate properly and might not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions can void the system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Interactive Entertainment.
• 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.

System Software

By using or accessing the System Software, you agree to be bound by all current terms of this Agreement. To access a printable, current copy of this Agreement, go to  http://doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps4-eula/ .

Sony Interactive Entertainment, at its sole discretion, may modify the terms of this Agreement at any time, including any terms in the PS4 system documentation or manual, or  http://doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps4-oss/ index.html .

Please check back on this website from time to time for changes to this Agreement.