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- 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
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