These tools, like the Remote PKG Installer by Flatz, allow you to send and install files from a PC to a PS4 over a local network, bypassing the need for USB transfers.

: This method is widely reported to work on most recent PS4 updates, including versions 12.50 up to 13.50.

Reviews from the homebrew community on Reddit and other forums are mixed:

, which typically requires a user to trigger each installation individually from a USB drive's root, an "Auto" version scans designated directories and queues all compatible files for sequential background installation. Key Features Batch Processing

: Formatted correctly to handle the backup and package data.

The tool will scan the drive and begin installing files one by one. Do not turn off the console or remove the drive until the "Finished" notification appears.

Open the newly restored (it often has a star icon with no name).

: Use the PS4's built-in Back Up and Restore utility (found in Settings > System ) to restore the custom backup file from your PC/USB.