As reported earlier this month, since their recent 6.71 PS4 OFW Update those enrolled in Sony's PlayStation Preview Program can now download and install the PS4 Firmware / System Software 6.80 Preview Program PUP for testing purposes.
Download: PS4UPDATE.PUP (447 MB) via @0x199 on Twitter / PS4UPDATE - PS4 6.81 BETA 1.pup (Mirror) / PS4UPDATE.PUP (Beta 2) (446.9 MB) / PS4UPDATE - PS4 6.80 BETA 2.pup (Mirror) via @Sametto Chan on Twitter
As usual, those not registered in Sony's PlayStation Preview Program will not be able to install the PUP as it requires a valid PS4 license for installation... also DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS4 game backups and homebrew apps whenever a new jailbreak exploit arrives!
Here are the updated features detailed from Sony's official PlayStation Site via @0x199 on Twitter, to quote:
System Software 6.80 Preview Program
Important notices for preview program users
The following changes have been made to Party.
Preview program system software limitations
Preview program system software has certain limitations. Be sure to read the limitations below before using.
Read the following limitations carefully before restoring your PS4 to the latest official system software version.
PS4 Update 6.80
From Pastebin.com:
PlayStation Preview Program: 7Q6H-42NF-2QGN
Cheers to @rickylyh for sharing the PS4 6.80 screenshot on Twitter earlier!
Download: PS4UPDATE.PUP (447 MB) via @0x199 on Twitter / PS4UPDATE - PS4 6.81 BETA 1.pup (Mirror) / PS4UPDATE.PUP (Beta 2) (446.9 MB) / PS4UPDATE - PS4 6.80 BETA 2.pup (Mirror) via @Sametto Chan on Twitter
As usual, those not registered in Sony's PlayStation Preview Program will not be able to install the PUP as it requires a valid PS4 license for installation... also DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS4 game backups and homebrew apps whenever a new jailbreak exploit arrives!
Here are the updated features detailed from Sony's official PlayStation Site via @0x199 on Twitter, to quote:
System Software 6.80 Preview Program
Important notices for preview program users
- Preview program system software is a beta product, subject to the terms of the “System Software Beta Agreement”. You must agree to the terms of the "System Software Beta Agreement” to participate in the program.
- At the end of the system software preview program, you will need to restore the system software to the latest official version. Also, if you experience unexpected issues, you can restore your system software to the latest official version before the program ends. It is recommended that you back up your important data before installing the preview program version so you can return your system to its prior state.
The following changes have been made to Party.
- The maximum number of people who can join a party has been increased from 8 to 16.
- Chat transcription has been added, and accessibility has been improved. While in a party, use PS4 Second Screen* on your smartphone or other mobile device to convert party voice chat to text, or to read aloud text you enter to other party members. This feature works only in English and is available only on PS4 systems sold in certain regions.
- Network connectivity has been improved.
- Audio quality of voice chat has been improved.
Preview program system software limitations
Preview program system software has certain limitations. Be sure to read the limitations below before using.
- You cannot have parties or use Share Play with users who are using a different system software version. You cannot have parties with PlayStation Vita users either.
- The names of parties you create while participating in the system software preview program start with "*".
Read the following limitations carefully before restoring your PS4 to the latest official system software version.
- Activities you create while participating in the system software preview program and some settings are stored on the PlayStation Network server. You may receive notifications related to these activities and settings even after restoring the system software to the latest official version.
- After restoring the system software to the latest official version, some games might not work correctly. If you experience this issue, delete the game, and then install it again.
- If your PS4 is in need of service, restore the system software to the latest official version before requesting service.
- If you cannot restore your PS4 to the latest official system software version and you request service, the system software on your PS4 might be restored to the latest official version during the servicing process.
PS4 Update 6.80
From Pastebin.com:
Code:
6.80 beta 1 PS4 !
Twitter : https://twitter.com/ImMrNiato
release: 0x06801010
build: cex
security-repository-path: release_branches/release_06.800
security-revision: 9999
sys-repository-path: release_branches/release_06.800
sys-revision: 125258
***-internal-build-number: 111328
middleware-repository-path: release_branches/release_06.800
middleware-revision: 21766
middleware-build-number: 71556
vsh-repository-path: release_branches/release_06.800
vsh-revision: 181644
vsh-build-number: 1136061
Cheers to @rickylyh for sharing the PS4 6.80 screenshot on Twitter earlier!