Installing your own background image on a PlayStation 4 game console requires following a few steps. Here’s a set of clear instructions to guide you through the process:
- Prepare the thumb drive:
a. Connect your thumb drive to a computer.
b. Create a new folder on the root of the thumb drive and name it “PS4.”
c. Inside the “PS4” folder, create another folder named “IMAGES.” - Find or create the desired background image:
a. Locate an image you want to use as your background. Make sure it meets the following requirements:- File format: JPEG or PNG.
- Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels.
b. If you have an image that doesn’t meet the requirements, you can use image editing software to resize and convert it.
- Copy the background image to the thumb drive:
a. Copy the desired background image file onto the “IMAGES” folder you created on the thumb drive.
b. Ensure that the image file is directly inside the “IMAGES” folder and not contained within any additional folders. - Safely remove the thumb drive from your computer:
a. Eject or safely remove the thumb drive from your computer to ensure all data is saved correctly. - Connect the thumb drive to your PlayStation 4:
a. Power on your PlayStation 4 console.
b. Insert the thumb drive into any available USB port on the console. - Access the Settings menu on your PlayStation 4:
a. Using your controller, navigate to the main menu of your PlayStation 4.
b. Scroll right to find the “Settings” option, represented by a toolbox icon.
c. Select “Settings” by pressing the X button on your controller. - Customize the Themes and Backgrounds settings:
a. Within the Settings menu, scroll down to find the “Themes” option and select it.
b. Choose the “Select Theme” option from the Themes menu.
c. In the next screen, select “Custom” to access additional customization options. - Set the custom background image:
a. From the Custom menu, select “Choose Image.”
b. A list of available storage devices will be displayed. Choose the USB storage device (thumb drive) where you saved your background image.
c. Locate and select the background image file you want to use.
d. Adjust the display area if needed, and preview the image to ensure it appears as desired.
e. Finally, select “Apply” to set the image as your custom background. - Enjoy your custom background image:
a. Your PlayStation 4 will apply the selected background image, and you can now enjoy your personalized theme.
That’s it! By following these steps, you should be able to install your own background image on your PlayStation 4 using a thumb drive.