Hardware Reversion: How PS4 Firmware Restorations Actually Work
The older firmware remains physically present in the alternate slot but is rendered dormant. The Requirements for a Successful Reversion
Because reversion can only take you one step back to the last firmware your specific console held, you can only return to 9.00 if your console was literally on 9.00 right before updating to 13.02 (which is impossible since multiple updates like 10.xx, 11.xx, and 12.xx sit between them). Comprehensive Overview of PS4 Firmware Status ps4 downgrade 1302 to 900 top
So why do people search for this keyword? Because they have a console that won’t boot , shows an error in Safe Mode, and they want to force it back to a working, lower firmware state.
This is considered a highly technical, advanced modding procedure ConsoleMods Wiki. 💡 What Should You Do Instead? Because they have a console that won’t boot
The "1302" error code is the console’s way of saying, "I remember being on version 10.50. You are trying to feed me version 9.00. That is impossible."
If your console was on 13.00 and you updated to 13.02, you can . The "1302" error code is the console’s way
: After successfully downgrading, you might need to reinstall the 9.00 firmware through the recovery mode to ensure a clean slate.
Here are the only known methods (for experienced technicians only):
Please be aware that downgrading your PS4 can have unintended consequences, such as: