Misc Is there any way to restore the original (pre FW 4.0) PS4 Default Theme?

WiiMissU · 2026-06-16T03:08:36+0100

Hello, is there anyway to restore the often forgotten, original system theme of the PS4 that is no longer offered on any new firmware since September 2016 (when it is replaced by the current theme)? It similar in a way but has a more noticeable wave in the back and is in a lighter blue. Some parts of it are darker like the lock screen. YouTuber Mystic has a video recording of the launch firmware that shows this well. There are also some YouTube videos still around as late as summer 2016 with this old system menu style. Also custom themes where added a year after PS4 launch so it get harder to find the this original theme as time get on as well even before replacement. I did attach screenshots as proof of what this theme was.

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Hayato213 · 2026-06-16T03:44:03+0100

I believe it has to do with what firmware you are on, if you are above 4.0 probably out of luck.

Marc_LFD · 2026-06-16T17:09:00+0100

Hayato213 said:
I believe it has to do with what firmware you are on, if you are above 4.0 probably out of luck.

The earliest theme that's available is the Christmas 2014 that's somewhat similar, but not quite there.

hippy dave · 2026-06-17T12:51:48+0100

Can it be dumped if anyone is on old enough fw?

Marc_LFD · 2026-06-17T13:04:36+0100

hippy dave said:
Can it be dumped if anyone is on old enough fw?

That sounds like a good possibility.

Folks who have a PS4 on 5.05 if they were to downgrade they'd have access to that theme some really want a lot. I've read a similar thread on Reddit about this theme.

hippy dave · 2026-06-17T14:37:56+0100

Marc_LFD said:
That sounds like a good possibility.

Folks who have a PS4 on 5.05 if they were to downgrade they'd have access to that theme some really want a lot. I've read a similar thread on Reddit about this theme.

My phatty is on 5.05, but unless there's a software-only downgrade method for firmware that low I doubt I'll be able to do it, it was bought with family inheritance and I don't think my spouse would want me to take a soldering iron to it

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