How To Fix PlayStation 5 Error Code NP-102946-2

Playstation 5 users encountered "Error Code NP-102946-2" error is encountered due to manyproblems, restricting the update. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can solve theproblembyperforming the followingactions.

What is PlayStation 5 Error Code NP-102946-2?

This error is reflected to usasasituation causedby the update file not workingproperly. The output of the error isas follows:

"Please install the latest update file."

For this, we will try to solve theproblemby telling youafew suggestions.

How To Fix PlayStation 5 Error Code NP-102946-2

We can solve theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow to fix this error we encountered.

1-) Update System Software in Safe Mode

Thisaction will save you frompossible errors that occur in the Playstation 5 console. We will need to check the update file you have saved in your memory. For this, you can completely format the update file you have installed in the memory, download the latest update fileandperform the installationprocessbyaccessing thelinkbelow.

Download PS5 System Firmware Update File

You downloaded the fileand if you don't know how to install it, you can follow the stepbelow.

• Createafolder named "PS5" onaUSB device formattedas FAT32 usingaPC or Mac. Inside this folder, createanother folder named "UPDATE".
• Download the update file (buttonbelow)and save it in the "UPDATE" folder. Save the fileas "PS5UPDATE.PUP".
• Insert the USB drive containing the file into your PS5 console.
• Start the PS5 console in Safe Mode: Hold down thepowerbutton, release thebuttonafter you hear the secondbeep.
• Select "Update System Software", the third Safe Mode option.
• Select Update from USB Storage Device > OK.

If your PS5 console does not detect the file, check that the folder namesand filenameare correct. Enter the folder namesand filename using capital letters.

2-) Update Console Automatically

Outdated console may cause various errors. Therefore, we need to check whether the console is up to date.

• Open the Settings menu.
• Select "System Software" on the left.
• Then click on "System Software Updateand Settings" on the screen.
• After thisprocess, you canperform the updateprocessby clicking "Update System Software".

Before updating, you need to make sure youare connected to the internet. Thisprocess willask you tobe connected to the internet,as it downloads online. Additionally, we recommend enabling "Automatically Download Update Files"and "Install Update Files Automatically"before updating.

3-) Check Storage

The decrease in the storage unit may cause many errors in the updateprocess. For this,by checking the storage, we can understand what is causing theproblem. If your storage seems insufficient, you can start the updateprocessby deleting unnecessary data.