Vita 3.60 Homebrew for Dummies

TABLE OF CONTENTS (v1.1)
I. What this guide will cover
II. Important information
III-1. What is needed
III-2. Getting started
IV. What you can do
V. What you cannot do
VI. Testkit and Devkit users
VII. tl;dr and problem solving

Anything labeled 0.- is required learning. The rest you can read as you desire.

I. What this guide will cover
	0.-This will only be for Henkaku on Firmware 3.60
	1.-How to properly understand he current status of PS Vita homebrew
		A.-PS Vita
		B.-PSTV
	2.-What can and cannot be done at the date of typing this
		A.-Software modifications
		B.-Hardware modifications
		C.-Modifying files for games
	3.-How to use your homebrew without ruining your system
		A.-Read/Write only areas
		B.-Malicious homebrew
	4.-Help those that don’t know where to look for resources

II. Important information
	0.-Filesystem – Learn these and what they’re for
		A.-app0: Current Application running (usually Molecule)
		B.-gro0: Game Card
		C.-grw0: Writable space on Game Card (if supported)
		D.-os0: Main operating system (Do not mess with this unless you want a brick)
		E.-pd0: Welcome Park (also Preinstall part of the update)
		F.-sa0: Fonts and handwriting
		G.-sd0: SD card slot. You will not have this. You are welcome to ignore it
		H.-savedata0: Save data
		I.-tm0: Related to PSN access. Do not touch or share this
		J.-ud0: Used for updates
		K.-ur0: User data on the system (like ux0: but internal)
		L.-ux0: User data on the Vita Memory Card.
		M.-vd0: System registry
		N.-vs0: Part of the OS. Has system apps, usually labeled NPXSXXXXX
	1.-Firmware MUST BE 3.60. No exceptions
		A.- 3.61 will not work for Henkaku until there is another exploit.
			i.-Any site that says it does is malicious. Don’t believe them.
		B.-Memory card is required for it. Internal memory is not supported
	2.-PS Vitas and PSTV systems are similar but have some software differences.
		A.-Most homebrew works on both.
		B.-Homebrew that works on Vita
		C.-Homebrew that works on PSTV
	3.-VPK files are installable packages. They’re essentially a zip file but renamed.
	4.-Dangers of data
		A.-The system is littered with your PSN credentials in many spots.
			i.-Avoid sharing data from tm0: ur0: ux0:
		B.-VPK files
			i.-Malicious homebrew can exist. Trust verified sources or compile it yourself
		C.-Henkaku does have PSN spoofing currently. Don’t be dumb and you wont get banned

III-1. What is needed
	0.-System Firmware version 3.60
		A.-If you are below this then follow this guide
		     http://wololo.net/2016/08/09/manually-update-ps-vita-firmware-3-60/
		B.-If you are above 3.60 then you need to get a new system that has 3.60
	1.-A Vita or PSTV
	2.-An internet connection
	3.-A PC
	4.-The following programs
		A.-QCMA
		B.-Filezilla (or FTP program of choice)
		C.-PSProxy
		D.-Vita Update Blocker (not required but nice)
		E.-HxD
	5.-Henkaku – http://henkaku.xyz/ go there in the Vita/PSTV web browser to install it
		A.-Offline installer is very much recommended
		B.-Android installer also very useful
	6.-Your homebrew
		A.-Vita homebrew I suggest
			i.-VitaFTP (FTP built into Molecule, but backups are nice)
			ii.-Retroarch Nightlies (http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly)
			iii.-PSVident (It does reveal personal info so don’t screenshot or show anyone)
			iv.-3.60 PKG installer (Not really homebrew but this will be noted later)
			v.-CEX2IDU (used in conjunction with the PKG installer – Will brick PSTVs)
		B.-PSTV homebrew I suggest
			i.-PSTV Whitelister (to play your blacklisted games on the PSTV)
			ii.-VitaFTP (FTP built into Molecule, but backups are nice)
			iii.-Retroarch Nightlies (http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly)
			iv.-PSVident (It does reveal personal info so don’t screenshot or show anyone)
	7.-A brain

III-2. Getting started
	1.-Install the following on your Computer
		A.-QCMA (Windows/Mac/Linux versions exist)
			i.-You will use this for backing up data like saves and games from PSN
			ii.-If you have issues on Windows, set to run in Win7 mode
		B.-Filezilla (or FTP program of choice)
		C.-HxD
	2.-Create a folder for all your stuff. Stay organized
		A.-Folder for system backup (in case something goes wrong)
		B.-Folder for modified files (like app.db, commonly modified)
		C.-Folder for homebrew vpks
		D.-Folder for notes and tools
	3.-Power on your Vita or PSTV with memory card (memory card required. Size: whatever)
		A.-Immediately go to the web browser
	4.-Install Henkaku and the Molecule bubble (Offline and Android installers are different).
		A.-Go to http://henkaku.xyz/ in the system web browser and hit install
		B.-It will greet you wit “Welcome to Henkaku!”. Hit OK and let it continue
		C.-It will install the files and bubble for Molecule and send you back to the Live Area
		D.-You must redo this process every reboot. Standby mode is better.
	5.-Open Molecule
		A.-Begin FTP by hitting SELECT
		B.-Leave it running (background FTP is allowed) and load Filezilla
		C.-Connect in Filezilla [Vita IP]:1337 and create a folder on ux0: called VPK
		D.-Transfer your VPK to the memory card in the new folder
		E.-Once complete you can disconnect
		F.-In Molecule navigate to the VPK and hit X on it. Install it.
			i.-If it needs access to tm0: ur0: or ux0: it will ask if you trust it. Safety measure
		G.-Once installed return to Live Area and your homebrew bubble is ready
	6.-Use your homebrew
		A.-If it requires roms, repeat 5 for a rom folder
	7.-Configure the system to use Vita Update Blocker and PSProxy if desired

IV. What you can do
	1.-Use homebrew
	2.-Gets on PSN until the next patch (as of now this is still possible due to spoofing)
	3.-Pirate (don’t be that guy)
	4.-Modify the system software
	5.-Create themes
	6.-Install PKG Installer (guide here: http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=46701)
	7.-Activate your system (until PSN access is gone again)
	8.-Easy bubble modifying (https://anthe.studio/bubblestudio/ - this is trusted)
	9.-Create your own homebrew
		A.-Part 0: http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=46597
		B.-Part 1: http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=46669
		C.-Part 2: http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=46838
		D.-Part 3+ for when the author makes it
	10.-Change accounts for multiple regions (
	11.-Decrypt and edit save data (http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=46339)
	12.-Create your own VPKs (http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=46561)
	13.-Brick your system if you’re not careful
	14.-Vita HDMI out modification
	15.-Modify the ports to add a mini USB port (if you hate the proprietary port)

V. What you cannot do
	A.-Pirate PS1 or PSP games (yet, I know you’re all crafty and will find a way eventually)
	B.-Be immune from bans. Your activities are absolutely seen when online. Don’t be dumb.
	C.-Trust any sources (you can but it’s better not to since PSN credentials are in plain text)

VI. Testkit and Devkit users
	1.-Manual updating from storage is possible
		A.-Requires another system to do this if it’s a Testkit only.
			i.-Devkits can take the same method, but don’t have to
		B.-Get a system with Henkaku active and begin FTP
		C.-Create the following directory structure “ux0:data/PSP2/UPDATE/SEARCH”
			i.-Devkits can be updated via Neighborhood if needed
			ii.-Prototype Vitas with SD slots can use “sd0:data/PSP2/UPDATE/SEARCH”
		D.-FTP your applicable update file to that directory (name can be anything)
			i.-You can also update and downgrade firmware freely
		E.-Once done turn off your system and take the memory card and transfer it in your kit
		F.-Power on and go to Settings>Update>Update Using Storage Media
		G.-It will display filenames. Pick the update you want (3.600.011 for Henkaku)
			i.-Don’t mix them up. Testkit and Devkit firmware are not the same
		H.-Install update, restart, install Henkaku
	2.-To use your homebrew you have to modify the eboots
		A.-Take whatever homebrew you want working and begin FTP in Molecule
		B.-Transfer the eboot.bin from “ux0:app/[ID]/eboot.bin” to wherever on your Computer
		C.-Open HxD and load the eboot
		D.-Go to offset 0x80 and you will see “......./” (01 00 00 00 00 00 00 2F)
		E.-Replace that with “......./” (00 00 00 00 00 00 00 2F)
			i.-Safe mode is available as “xyzxyz..” (78 79 7A 78 79 7A 2E 2E)
		F.-Save the changes and transfer the file back to the Vita (overwrite or make a backup)
		G.-Close FTP connection, exit molecule, start your homebrew
	3.-You must do this for all homebrew til they come pre-packaged this way (Molecule is)
4.-Help the scene/wiki if you have a Devkit. Those with kits are open to help

VII. tl;dr and problem solving
	A.-What you skipped is the tldr. Go read it
	B.-If you get an error while installing Henkaku, reboot the system and try again
	C.-If you crashed your system installing it, you need a memory card. No exceptions.
	D.-If you’re dumping games, use a PSTV. FTP is faster and this seems to be more reliable

Resources and things to look at
Wololo
Playstationhax
PSX-Scene
Henkaku
The various scene contributors both new and old