A fresh system update has rolled out for the PS Portal. Known as System Software v7.1.7, it brings enhancements to performance and stability alongside a tweak to the device’s charging options. To help extend overall battery longevity, this patch adjusts the baseline charge cap to 80%.
Charging the device up to 80% will help maximise the long-term battery health. This setting can be changed from Settings > System > Battery, but Sony notes that this may impact “battery performance and overall stability.”
You can update your PlayStation Portal by going to [Settings] > [System] > [System Software] > [Update System Software].
PlayStation Portal Firmware Version 7.1.7
- This update introduces changes to how your PS Portal charges in order to support the long-term battery health of your device. After updating, your device will charge to 80% by default. You can change the charge limit at any time in Settings > System > Battery.
- Selecting a charge limit over 80% might impact battery performance and overall stability, reducing long-term battery health.
- Make sure to update your PlayStation Link device to the latest device software version to connect to PlayStation Portal.
- To update your PlayStation Link device, connect it to a PS5 or PC using its PlayStation Link USB adapter. For more details visit the guides below.
- We’ve improved system software performance and stability.
- We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens.
You can check out the PS Portal Firmware history here.
Source: PlayStation Support