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. Do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website.

Do not download or install the update using data other than the official update file provided online by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

You can now select whether you'd like to receive notifications on your PS4 or through email about new products and special offers.

The child will also receive a notification when their parent or guardian accepts, denies, or stops allowing the child to use communication features for a game.

Now when a child requests to use communication features for a game, their parent or guardian will receive a notification on the PS4 and PlayStation App.

We've made the following improvements to parental controls:.

On an Android or iOS/iPadOS device, you can now use the PS Remote Play app to access your PS4 via mobile data.

You won't leave groups that include other players.

Now when you block someone, you can choose to also leave the group that only you and they are in at the same time.

If you delete a group, it will be deleted for all members. To delete a group, open the options menu, and then select.

If you're the owner of a group, you can now delete it.

In Messages, we've updated the following:.

You can also view PS5 trophies in the trophy list on the profile screen under the tab.

In Trophies, you can now view PS5 trophies in your trophy list.

You can now view trophies for PS5 games on PS4 consoles.

Main features in the system software update:

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