PS4 Linux, though nascent opens up a lot of opportunities including emulation. Most of us are running Linux on our PS4s off a USB drive though ways exist to run it off the internal HDD (comparatively difficult). Now, most of us have our games and ISOs on our Computers or HDDs. The problem with PS4 Slim is that it only has 2 USB ports and since 1 port takes the Linux Drive, the other would have the USB Hub with the keyboard and mouse connected. Here is the problem. Most USB Hubs probably due to the PS4's USB port's limitation can accept a keyboard and a mouse, but not another USB Drive. If that does work for you, that's fine. But if not, you won't be able to copy your games and other files off another drive to Linux on the PS4 itself.
Here are a few ways to access your PS4 Linux Drive on another Machine.

1. Running Linux
The reason why you can't access the Linux Drive on a Windows machine directly is because the Drive uses a partition format that's native to Linux and unrecognised by Windows. So, installing/running a Live CD of your favourite Linux - Ubuntu, etc. will give you access to the drive. Once on Linux you can just plug the drive in and it'll work like any other drive. Problem Solved!

2. Running Linux via VirtualBox
Now, if you don't wanna go with the 1st step and want to access it purely "within Windows" here are the steps to follow:-

1. Install Linux on VirtualBox
2. Install Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack (can be found on VirtualBox Download page)
3. Connect your Linux Drive and set it under VM's USB
   
4. Install Guest Additions Image on Linux.
5. Setup Shared folder with the files you want to copy to the Linux Drive
6. Copy-Paste!

If you face any problem, check my detailed step-by-step video on doing it:-

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3. Installing PS4 Linux on Internal HDD
That's possible too, if you really want to access the drive without another machine.

4. Linux Live CD
You can also access your files using a LiveCD of your favourite Linux variant. Normal ISOs of Ubuntu for example allow Live CD booting, you just have to choose Try Ubuntu. But, I'd suggest booting it directly not via VirtualBox if you have a slow computer.

I'll be adding to the list as I find more ways. And, please let me know if you guys have another way.

 

[Mythical]

Step 1) Install Linux
wait wut

Jokes aside this is a good guide

 

[Jayro]

PS4 Linux, though nascent opens up a lot of opportunities including emulation. Most of us are running Linux on our PS4s off a USB drive though ways exist to run it off the internal HDD (comparatively difficult). Now, most of us have our games and ISOs on our Computers or HDDs. The problem with PS4 Slim is that it only has 2 USB ports and since 1 port takes the Linux Drive, the other would have the USB Hub with the keyboard and mouse connected. Here is the problem. Most USB Hubs probably due to the PS4's USB port's limitation can accept a keyboard and a mouse, but not another USB Drive. If that does work for you, that's fine. But if not, you won't be able to copy your games and other files off another drive to Linux on the PS4 itself.
Here are a few ways to access your PS4 Linux Drive on another Machine.

1. Running Linux
The reason why you can't access the Linux Drive on a Windows machine directly is because the Drive uses a partition format that's native to Linux and unrecognised by Windows. So, installing/running a Live CD of your favourite Linux - Ubuntu, etc. will give you access to the drive. Once on Linux you can just plug the drive in and it'll work like any other drive. Problem Solved!

2. Running Linux via VirtualBox
Now, if you don't wanna go with the 1st step and want to access it purely "within Windows" here are the steps to follow:-

1. Install Linux on VirtualBox
2. Install Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack (can be found on VirtualBox Download page)
3. Connect your Linux Drive and set it under VM's USB
   
4. Install Guest Additions Image on Linux.
5. Setup Shared folder with the files you want to copy to the Linux Drive
6. Copy-Paste!

If you face any problem, check my detailed step-by-step video on doing it:-

​

3. Installing PS4 Linux on Internal HDD
That's possible too, if you really want to access the drive without another machine.

4. Linux Live CD
You can also access your files using a LiveCD of your favourite Linux variant. Normal ISOs of Ubuntu for example allow Live CD booting, you just have to choose Try Ubuntu. But, I'd suggest booting it directly not via VirtualBox if you have a slow computer.

I'll be adding to the list as I find more ways. And, please let me know if you guys have another way.

Some of the bleeding edge Windows updates allow native Linux filesystem support under Windows, due to the Linux kernel running under Linux. Perhaps this will be the best way going toward??

 

[Pacheko17]

Some of the bleeding edge Windows updates allow native Linux filesystem support under Windows, due to the Linux kernel running under Linux. Perhaps this will be the best way going toward??

I've tried multiple solutions to getting ext3 and ext4 file systems to work under Windows 10 and have had tons of issues. A live USB is a way better solution.

Well, my true solution for a couple of years now has just been not use Windows.

 

[Plstic]

Just setup samba, its what I use to share between my Linux and windows machines.

 

[Ryab]

Step 1) Install Linux
wait wut

Jokes aside this is a good guide

I know this is a joke but whats so complex about that? most distributions have a visual installer that I would say is even easier to use than the windows installer.

 

[Mythical]

I know this is a joke but whats so complex about that? most distributions have a visual installer that I would say is even easier to use than the windows installer.

I just thought it was funny because the title of the guide is
"[GUIDE] Ways to access PS4 Linux Drive on Windows"
then you have people install linux

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[DD88]

Good guide