Introduction to PS Vita Homebrew & Hacking

Last Updated June 2, 2017

Due to circumstances I sold my Vita and I won't be able to neither follow the scene nor update this Pastebin. Feel free to copy paste it and update it yourself to your own Pastebin. In any case this Pastebin will remain here for as long as the website allows it for future reference. Thanks for being an awesome scene! Regards, some anon from 4chinks /vg/hbg. Farewell.
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[GETTING STARTED]

AVAILABLE EXPLOITS BY FIRMWARE:
Note: Downgrade is currently impossible! Do not update past firmware 3.60!
- 3.65 (PSP Homebrew)
- 3.63 (PSP Mode)
- 3.60 (Native, PSP Mode, PS1 Mode)

- OUTDATED - Please update to 3.60 - http://wololo.net/2016/08/09/manually-update-ps-vita-firmware-3-60/
- 3.52 (PSP Mode, PS1 Mode)
- 3.51 (Native, PSP Mode, PS1 Mode)
- 3.36 (PSP Mode, PS1 Mode)
- 3.18/20 (Native, PSP Mode, PS1 Mode)


FIRMWARE 3.60 AND BELOW:
- Install HENKAKU
- REQUIREMENTS: You need a Vita/PSTV on firmware 3.60 or below
- MANUALLY INSTALLING FIRMWARE 3.60 FROM LOWER FIRMWARES: http://wololo.net/2016/08/09/manually-update-ps-vita-firmware-3-60/
- HOW TO INSTALL HENKAKU: Visit https://henkaku.xyz from the built-in web browser on your PS Vita. You must do this every time you reboot the console–that is, every time you turn the console off and on again
- CURRENTLY WORKING: Homebrews, Emulators, Alternate accounts on the same memory card, Full access to Vita system files, Transfer files through FTP and USB, PSP games and homebrews, PS1 games, Custom themes for the system and individual apps, Dumping and modifying game files, Games Save and Memory editing, Game mods uncensors and translations, Whitelist to play locked PSTV games, Plugins, Overclocking, Extra internal memory for Vita models 1000 and 2000, PSTV USB storage and much more!

FIRMWARE 3.63:
- CURRENTLY WORKING: ARK 2, PSP backups and PSP homebrews, PS1 games(no sound), VHBL, Emulator bubbles, Custom themes, PSTV Whitelist Ver.2
- MORE INFO:
http://wololo.net/2017/02/25/install-ark-epsp-custom-firmware-ps-vita-3-63/
https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/5v4lq0/guide_install_arkbubble_on_fw_360/

FIRMWARE 3.65:
- CURRENTLY WORKING: VHBL, Emulator bubbles, Custom themes, PSTV whitelist Ver.2
- MORE INFO: http://wololo.net/2017/04/18/ps-vita-firmware-3-65-released/
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[INSTALLING HOMEBREWS, GAMES, UPDATES, DLCS AND MORE]

After installing Henkaku go into MolecularShell on your Vita and press Select to start your FTP server, then go into your FTP client on PC (Filezilla is recommended: https://filezilla-project.org/) and type the address in the address bar. Transfer the files to either the ux0:/ root folder or any folder inside that. Inside MolecularShell/Vitashell you can press X over a .VPK file to install it. .VPK files can be deleted from the system after insalling.

Note: Some Homebrews require extended permissions in order to install which are locked by default to prevent bricking from malicious code. Make sure you download your files from verified and safe sources! Some of these safe homebrews will require you to enable unsafe homebrew which can be done by pressing start inside MolecularShell and enabling Unsafe Homebrew.

It's recommended that you install Vitashell first(get the latest version here: https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaShell/releases/)  so you can use it's USB connection function which allows you to transfer files directly from your PC to your Vita using a USB connection. Inside VitaShell press start and change Select Button from FTP to USB and then press select after connecting your Vita to your PC through USB.

- Follow the detailed guide on how to install Games, Updates and DLCs: http://pastebin.com/6Nd6qY2L

Note: Only Vita games that require firmware 3.60 can be played on Henkaku. 3.61+ games won't be playable until a new hack is released which is very unlikely.

The ur0:/ partition on the Vita 1000/2000 has 2.5/1.5gb of free space that can be used to store files. You can transfer and play PSP games, PSP homebrews and PS1 games for Adrenaline and ROMs for Retroarch emulators inside ur0:/

Plugins can usually be installed by transferring the files into ux0:/plugins/ folder, you can create that folder by pressing triangle inside MolecullarShell/VitaShell. Check the plugin's own intructions for possible additional steps.

Note: If spoofing is currently working it can be enabled inside Molecular Shell by changing the Spoofed version option to the latest firmware available. This will allow you to sign into PSN, access the PS Store and use online features in games and apps(you still won't be able to play 3.60+ games). There's also a chance you might get banned but no reports of that have been made so far. Keep in mind that spoofing might be patched anytime by Sony.
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[ESSENTIALS]

- VitaShell (advanced files manager) - https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaShell/releases
- Vita Homebrew Browser (download homebrews directly into the vita) - https://github.com/devnoname120/vhbb/releases
- PSP Homebrew Browser (download psp homebrews to use with adrenaline) - https://github.com/ArkSource/psphbb/releases/
- MaiDumpTool English (dump and install vita games, updates and dlcs) - https://github.com/LioMajor/MaiDumpToolEN/releases
- Henkaku Offline (offline installer) - https://github.com/henkaku/offline-installer/releases/
- Adrenaline (play PSP games/homebrews and PS1 games) - https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/Adrenaline/releases
- QCMA (backup vita games on PC) - https://codestation.github.io/qcma/
- PSTV whitelist (play locked vita games on PSTV):
http://wololo.net/2016/07/29/re-enable-pstv-whitelist-3-60-ps-vita-henkaku/
http://wololo.net/2017/02/26/pstv-whitelisting-patch-3-63-qcma-backup-install/
- OClockVita (overclock) - https://github.com/frangarcj/oclockvita/releases
- GohanMem (memory scanner and cheat engine for the Vita) - https://github.com/OneRice07/GoHANmem/releases
- RetroArch Nighties (emulators) - http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/playstation/vita/
- LIST OF HOMEBREWS - https://gbatemp.net/threads/henkaku-homebrew-the-listing-of-all-vpks.436535/
- LIST OF ENGLISH PATCHED GAMES - https://vitaenglishtranslations.wordpress.com/
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[PSP and PS1]

PSP and PS1 games can be played through ARK 2(no PS1 sound) or Adrenaline. If you're on 3.60 Henkaku it's recommended that you use Adrenaline instead of ARK 2 as it has more functions, better compatibility and plays PS1 games with sound. If you're on 3.60+ try out the method listed below for installing ARK 2 bubble.

- Install Adrenaline with the latest Easy Installer: https://github.com/Freakler/vita-AdrenalineEasyInstaller/releases
- Outdated guide for reference: https://gbatemp.net/threads/installing-adrenaline-6-61.449344/
- Install Ark bubble on 3.60+ - https://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-install-ark-bubble-on-fw-3-60.461735/

Note: Some PS1 games might not run well inside Adrenaline. For these games it's recommended that you try out the PCSX-Rearmed emulator core on Retroarch: http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/playstation/vita/

Downloads:
- https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/Adrenaline/releases
- http://wololo.net/2017/02/10/epsp-bubble-installer-2-0-activation-without-psn-psvita/
- http://wololo.net/2017/03/06/ark-fast-3-60-gekihen-contest/
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[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION]

- Currently incompatible games(henkaku):
https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/5ut23u/games_that_require_361/?st=J2D2XMQ8&sh=1cad5b18
- How to use USB storage for PSTV - http://www.psx-place.com/threads/tut-how-to-use-usb-drive-as-a-ux0-memory-card-on-pstv.13186/
- VITA 1000/2000 have unused partition(ur0:) that can be used to store files and play games through Retroarch and Adrenaline(2.5gb and 1.5gb respectively)
- PSTV Whitelist that allows locked games to be played
http://wololo.net/2017/02/26/pstv-whitelisting-patch-3-63-qcma-backup-install/
http://wololo.net/2016/07/29/re-enable-pstv-whitelist-3-60-ps-vita-henkaku/
- More technical information about Homebrews - http://pastebin.com/gdYHiFAX
- r/vitapiracy discord server and links - https://discord.gg/M9JY7NF
- Google Docs overclocking gains list - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WW_qDW6v9tI5usnz4gKa_zYTa23XxsJRK4HdykoFG_k/edit#gid=0
- Outdated Reddit Guide - https://www.reddit.com/r/VitaPiracy/comments/582g9d/everything_you_need_to_know_about_vita_piracy_and/
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[GAME DUMPS LISTS]

- 432 GAMES MaiDump TORRENT - https://reddit.com/r/VitaPiracy/comments/5a4rpc/mai_dump_torrent_432_games_including_found/
- 398 GAMES VPK TORRENT - https://www.reddit.com/r/VitaPiracy/comments/55e5pw/fully_tested_vpk_torrent_398_games/

(some of these links may be down)
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Bt-Yf8V591ENHraRwD8fUQhuzH-a2_mRi0UWSV4NvD0/edit#gid=0
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xy3ifzX7xUb3CXcCN7sXhpaDFX41NO5TeMnWOtT3-ns/edit#gid=0
- http://vitapiracy.com/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=6195705f07233ebb11e43730a6c8856d
- http://pastebin.com/gnRz2dAM (outdated)
- http://pastebin.com/4gm37Buj (outdated)
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TtbJQafX7hbpwfSx0QGdJcojokawre6N0n0Ls2U-oFU/edit#gid=0 (links removed)
- https://www.nyaa.se/?page=search&cats=6_24&filter=0&term=vita (down)
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[OTHER HACKS]

- PSTV whitelist
http://wololo.net/2016/07/29/re-enable-pstv-whitelist-3-60-ps-vita-henkaku/
http://wololo.net/2017/02/26/pstv-whitelisting-patch-3-63-qcma-backup-install/
- ePSP Bubble Installer - http://wololo.net/2017/02/10/epsp-bubble-installer-2-0-activation-without-psn-psvita/
- Ark Fast - http://wololo.net/2017/03/06/ark-fast-3-60-gekihen-contest/
- Updating System Firmware Manually - http://wololo.net/2016/08/09/manually-update-ps-vita-firmware-3-60/
- Playing incompatible PSP/PS1 games downloaded from PSN - http://pastebin.com/hdSysytN
- Transfering PSP/PS1 games through a PSP and Vita-idu - http://pastebin.com/xdvxxc8j
- PS Vita 1000 diy micro USB adapter - http://m.imgur.com/a/CsoLp
- Install Skype on the Vita - https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-skype-for-ps-vita-working.467763/
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[THEMES]

Installing Custom Themes:
- https://hackinformer.com/2016/08/02/psvita-db-theme-installer-360-install-custom-themes-via-ftp-4-clicks/
- https://hackinformer.com/2016/09/06/psvita-db-theme-installer-360-updated-v2-0/

Themes Homebrews:
- Custom Themes Manager (downloads and installs themes)
https://bitbucket.org/Red_Squirrel/custom-themes-manager/downloads/CTManager.vpk
- Tema (downloads and installs themes) - http://vstema.com/tema

Download Themes:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/vitathemes/
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[PLUGINS]

LIST OF PLUGINS:
-http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/plugins

- Screenie (better screenshots plugin) - http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/246
- KUIO (a lightweight kernel module for taiHen that allows user modules to access ux0:data for basic I/O operations)
http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=48091
- OClockVita (overclock) - https://github.com/frangarcj/oclockvita/releases
- BetterAmphetaminPlugin (overclock) - https://github.com/BeatPlay/BetterAmphetaminPlugin/releases/
- Rincheat (multifunction plugin that allows for cheating among other things) - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/rinCheat/releases
- GohanMem (memory scanner and cheat engine for the Vita) - https://github.com/OneRice07/GoHANmem/releases
- Button-Swap - https://github.com/Scorpeg/Button-Swap
- Button Swapper - https://github.com/xyzz/vita-button-swapper/releases/
- VitaBright (dim screen further) - https://github.com/devnoname120/vitabright/releases/
- VitaBattery (displays the current battery percentage) - https://github.com/joel16/VITABattery/releases
- Turbopad Rapidfire - http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/240
- NoLed (disables Led light on the home button) - https://github.com/rereprep/noled/releases
- Framecounter (displays FPS counter) - http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/231
- FreeScreenshots (enables screenshots in all games and remove watermarks) - https://github.com/rereprep/Freescreenshots
- TrackPlug (track playtime) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/TrackPlug
- VitaFlux (orange filter to make the screen easier to the eyes) - https://github.com/DavisDev/VitaFlux/releases
- Cheat plugins for Soul Sacrifice Delta, Killzone, Uncharted, Unit 13, Wipeout 2048, World of Final Fantasy - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=47804
- Jet Set Radio Cheat Plugin - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=47581
- Cock Blocker (password lock games/apps) - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=47672
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[HOMEBREWS]

LISTS OF HOMEBREWS:
http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/
https://gbatemp.net/threads/henkaku-homebrew-the-listing-of-all-vpks.436535/
http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=46136
http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/

Homebrew Games:

- ZeldaOLB - Zelda: Oni Link Begins (port of the game) - http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/265
- EUCLIOD (port of a bullet hell game) - http://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/263
- Flyer Deathmatch (CSPSP-like shooter game) - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=48102
- Zelda ROTH (port of The legend of Zelda : Return of the Hylian) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/ZeldaROTH
- ScummVM (port of the engine) - http://gbatemp.net/threads/release-scummvm.440810/
- vitaQuake (port of Quake) - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/vitaQuake
- Doom (port of Doom) - https://github.com/xyzz/Vita_Doom/releases/
- Hexen II (port of Hexen II) - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=46740#p410455
- vitaWolfen (port of Wolfenstein) - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/vitaWolfen
- EasyRPG Player - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/easyrpg-player-vita
- Flppy Bird (flappy Bird clone) - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=46593
- Numpty Physics - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=48080
- Galactic Federation (top down Action Science Fiction RPG) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Galactic-Federation
- Project Void (spaceship game) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Project-Void
- Starfield Vita (small endless game where you must dodge the stars) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Starfield-Vita
- Zsokoban (a puzzle game) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Zsokoban
- Happy Land (hard to describe) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Happy-Land
- Starkiller 2D (2D puzzle game) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/StarKiller2D
- Pong (a Pong clone) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Pong
- Bernard Chronicles Tetris Attack (a TetrisAttack/Pokemon Puzzle League game)
http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Bernard-Chronicles-Tetris-Attack-
- OpenSyobon (a port of Syobon Action) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/OpenSyobon-Vita
- GNU Robbo (reimplementation of the original game) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/GNU-Robbo
- BlockOut II (action puzzle game) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/BlockOut-II
- Bermuda Vita (port of the game Bermuda Syndrome) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/bermuda-vita
- Minicraft (a port of the Ludum Dare #22 entry by Notch called Minicraft) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Minicraft
- Hota (a Vita port of the reverse engine for Heart of the Alien) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/HOTA
- Another World Vita (port of the classic game Another World) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Another-World-Vita
- Prince of Persia (open-source port of Prince of Persia) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Prince-Of-Persia
- vOpenTyrian (a port of OpenTyrian) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/vOpenTyrian
- Lua GameofLife - https://github.com/domis4/lua-gameoflife/releases
- Jelly Car - http://wololo.net/2016/12/05/jellycar-updated-version-1-5-psvita/
- Reminiscence (open-source implementation of the classic PC game Flashback) - https://github.com/enriquesomolinos/REminiscence-Vita/releases

Homebrew Utilities:

- PSP Homebrew Browser (download psp homebrews to use with adrenaline) - https://github.com/ArkSource/psphbb/releases/
- Vita Homebrew Browser - https://github.com/devnoname120/vhbb/releases
- VitaShell (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) - https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaShell/releases
- MaiDumpTool English (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - INSTALLS GAMES) - https://github.com/LioMajor/MaiDumpToolEN/releases
- ePSP Bubble Installer(For Adrenaline and Ark) - http://wololo.net/2017/02/10/epsp-bubble-installer-2-0-activation-without-psn-psvita/
- Adrenaline (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Play PSP games/homebrews and PS1 games) - https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/Adrenaline/releases
- Adrenaline easy installer - https://github.com/Freakler/vita-AdrenalineEasyInstaller/releases
- Henkaku Offline (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) - https://github.com/henkaku/offline-installer/releases/
- Vita Save Manager (dump/restore Vita saves) - https://github.com/d3m3vilurr/vita-savemgr/releases
- VPKMirror Direct Installer - http://vpkmirror.com/files/vpk/VPKMirror_1_0.vpk
- Vitamin - https://bitbucket.org/TheOfficialFloW/vitamin/downloads
- History Deleter - https://t.co/ioHc1UYynp
- Vita FTP - http://wololo.net/download.php?f=vitaftp.zip
- AntiBlacklist (for Vita TV) - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/AntiBlacklist
- VitaPad (gamepad for PC) - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/VitaPad
- Moonlight (PC remote play, requires a nvidia card) - https://github.com/xyzz/vita-moonlight/releases
- Lua Player Plus Vita - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/lpp-vita
- memcardswap - https://github.com/SMOKE5/memcardswap/releases
- Vita Toolbox - https://www.mediafire.com/?c17vprpbjd3i9qo
- VitaCID - https://github.com/tomtomdu80/VitaCID/releases
- VITAident (displays info about the system) - https://github.com/joel16/VITAident/releases
- PickrVITA (touchscreen minigame) - https://github.com/joel16/PickrVITA/releases
- VitaStick (use your Vita as a USB controller) - https://github.com/xerpi/vitastick/releases
- DS3Vita (connect your DS3 to your Vita) - https://github.com/xerpi/ds3vita/releases
- DS4Vita (connect your DS4 to your Vita) - https://github.com/xerpi/ds4vita/releases
- VitaForecast (weather app) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/VITAforecast
- Bookr (a document reader for the PS VITA) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Bookr-Mod-Vita
- Appdb Tool (database update WITHOUT loosing your icons/folders layout) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Appdb-Tool
- NOTEPAD++(VE) (portable notepad and source code editor) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Notepad-VE
- Theme Manager Ex (an advanced theme manager) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Theme-Manager-Ex
- ONETRANSLATE V1R0 (translate texts directly into the console) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/ONEtranslate
- SYSTEMCHECKENABLED 1.0 (check if your system is enabled) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/SystemCheckEnabled
- ONElua Vita (a lua interpreter) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/ONElua-Vita
- RinCheat SE (savedata editor) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/rinCheat-SE
- Game Shrinker (remove unnecessary files in games) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Game-Shrinker
- Custom Theme Manager (manage your Custom Themes) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Custom-Themes-Manager
- PSP2Shell (development tool) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/psp2shell
- Vita Calculator (calculator) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/Vita-Calculator
- LuaIRC (IRC client for PS Vita) - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/luaIrc
- Vita QRdecoder (QR code scanner) - https://github.com/linhtinh11/vita_qrdecoder/releases
- Cex 2 Rex (installs REX (Retail-Debug) Firmware)   - https://github.com/SilicaAndPina/CEX-2-REX/releases
- Firmware Reinstaller (reinstalls firmware 3.60/recover from Cex 2 Rex) - https://github.com/SilicaAndPina/Firmware-Reinstall/releases
- CardUnlock (mount a memory card on a higher firmware without formatting)
https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/695xq3/release_cardunlock_swap_memory_cards_between/
- Media Importer (Import videos into vita videos app) - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=48133
- Application storage manager (applications on ur0:) - http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=47389
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[EMULATORS]

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-libretro-thread-ps-vita-edition-nightlies-included.437034/

- RetroArch Nighties - http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/playstation/vita/
- Available Cores:
2048_libretro - 2048
dosbox_libretro - DOSBox
desmume_libretro - Nintendo DS
fbalpha2012_cps1_libretro - CPS1
fbalpha2012_cps2_libretro - CPS2
fbalpha2012_libretro - Arcade Machine Emulator
fbalpha2012_neogeo_libretro - Neo Geo
fceumm_libretro - Nintendo Entertainment System
gambatte_libretro - Gameboy
genesis_plus_gx_libretro - Sega Genesis (Best Accuracy)
gpsp_libretro - Gameboy Advance
handy_libretro - Atari Lynx
mame2000_libretro - MAME
mame2003_libretro - MAME
mednafen_ngp_libretro - Neo Geo Pocket
mednafen_vb_libretro - Virtual Boy
mednafen_wswan_libretro - Wonder Swan
nestopia_libretro - Nintendo Entertainment Sys
nxengine_libretro - Cave Story
mednafen_pce_fast_libretro - PC Engine/TurboGrafx 16
pcsx_rearmed_libretro - PlayStation
picodrive_libretro - Sega Genesis
prboom_libretro - Doom
prosystem_libretro - Atari 7800
quicknes_libretro - Nintendo Entertainment System (Best Accuracy)
snes9x2002_libretro - Super Nintendo
snes9x2005_libretro - Super Nintendo (Best Accuracy)
snes9x2005_plus_libretro - Super Nintendo
snes9x2010_libretro - Super Nintendo
stella_libretro - Atari 2600
tyrquake_libretro - Quake
tgbdual_libretro - Game Boy
vba_next_libretro - Gameboy Advance
vecx_libretro - Vectrex
yabause_libretro - Sega Saturn

[STANDALONE EMULATORS]

- Amiga 500/1200 - UAE4ALL - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/uae4all
- Portable Final Burn Alpha - PFBA - http://gekihen.customprotocol.com/en/project/pfba
- SNES:
CATSFC-libretro - https://github.com/exsinner/CATSFC-libretro/releases/
Snes9x - https://github.com/frangarcj/Snes9xVITA/releases
- Gameboy/GBC - Realboy-Vita - https://github.com/xerpi/realboy-vita/releases
- GBA - mGBA - https://mgba.io/downloads.html (Best Accuracy)
- Nintendo DS (proof of concept only) - DeSmuME - https://github.com/masterfeizz/DeSmuME-Vita/releases
- Master System - SMSplusVita - https://github.com/frangarcj/SMSplusVITA/releases
- Genesis - Genesis-Plus-GX - https://github.com/frangarcj/Genesis-Plus-GX/releases/
- NeoGeo Pocket - NeopopVITA - https://github.com/frangarcj/NeopopVITA/releases
- Atari Lynx - HandyVITA - https://github.com/frangarcj/HandyVITA/releases
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[VITA GAME MODS, UNDUBS AND TRANSLATIONS]

- LIST OF ENGLISH PATCHED GAMES - https://vitaenglishtranslations.wordpress.com/

- Trails in the Sky FC Evolution English Patch -
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-trails-in-the-sky-fc-evolution-english-patch.472727/
- Fifa 15 mod - https://fifamodforpsvita.wordpress.com/
- Minecraft Resource converter - http://wololo.net/2016/12/21/release-ps-minecraft-resource-converter-hacked-ps-vita/
- IA/VT add songs mod - http://wololo.net/2016/10/16/release-iavt-modding-add-osu-songs-game/
- Binding of Isaac Rebirth mod tool - http://wololo.net/2016/09/30/release-modding-isaac-installer-manage-install-boi-mods/
- Duke Nukem 3D better voices mod - http://wololo.net/2016/12/12/tutorial-mod-better-voices-duke-nukem-3d/
- Final Fantasy X HD Undub - https://github.com/OmniumArtium/Patch/blob/master/FFXUNDUB
- God Eater Resurrection Undub (WIP) - https://mega.nz/#F!WsZwDTyI!iLXr8ASM7YCx-610jYd2rg
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Undub - https://github.com/Shinigati/LoHUndubVita/wiki
- Persona 4 Golden Save Editor - http://www.mediafire.com/download/43tx5j7kg11vz2p/P4G_Save_Tool.exe
- Person 4 Golden Undub - https://github.com/s1cp/VitaGuide/wiki
- SuperNova - Phantasy Star Nova Save Editor - https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-supernova-phantasy-star-nova-save-editor.438000/
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[PC HOMEBREWS]

- QCMA - https://codestation.github.io/qcma/
- Vita Organizer - https://github.com/soywiz/vitaorganizer/releases
- Open CMA - http://wololo.net/downloads/index.php/download/1252 (Windows) http://wololo.net/downloads/index.php/download/8241 (Linux)
- VitaSDK - https://github.com/vitasdk
- RayCast3D Engine - https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/Lua-RayCast3D/
- PSVita DB Theme Installer - https://db.tt/uWUUPZZg
- Vita Update Blocker - https://mega.nz/#!ydoDkSIS!8rvQ0osIIy1Od8z8dbGAo0naDm_ToUSzOoztkXiyXxQ
- Bubble Studio - https://anthe.studio/bubblestudio/
- Vita Dump - https://github.com/St4rk/vitadump
- HENkaku-webserver - https://github.com/meetpatty/HENkaku-webserver
- PSDK3v3 - https://github.com/zecoxao/PSDK3v3
- Auto Bubble - https://gbatemp.net/threads/auto-bubble-tool-thread.436112/
- SCEI ATRAC9 TOOL (for changing system menu bgm) - http://pastebin.com/rVuYqzLE

[OTHER]

- Henkaku Android - https://github.com/codestation/henkaku-android/releases
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[DEVELOPERS AND PEOPLE RELATED TO THE SCENE]

- Yifan Lu - https://twitter.com/yifanlu - yifan.lu
- Wololo - https://twitter.com/frwololo - wololo.net
- Freakler - https://twitter.com/freakler94 - http://hackinformer.com
- TheFlow - https://twitter.com/theflow0
- The Zett - https://twitter.com/The_Zett - http://www.zload.net/
- Davee - https://twitter.com/DaveeFTW - https://www.lolhax.org/
- mr.gas - https://twitter.com/gabaas1
- Major_Tom - https://twitter.com/MajorTomVita
- Rinnegatamante - https://twitter.com/Rinnegatamante - rinnegatamante.it
- haxxey - https://twitter.com/haxxeyHD - http://haxxey.com/ - http://vpkmirror.com
- 173210.py - https://mobile.twitter.com/173210
- Team FreeK - https://mobile.twitter.com/teamfreek88
- reprep - https://mobile.twitter.com/ReRepRep - wololo.net

[USEFUL LINKS]

- http://pastebin.com/XrzECyrd
- henkaku.xyz/henkaku.me
- wololo.net
- http://hackinformer.com/PlayStationGuide/PSV/DEVICE_PSVITA.html
- https://en.m.wikibooks.org/wiki/PSP/PS_Vita_Exploit_Table
- http://psvitadb.com
- http://s15.zetaboards.com/Amicitia/forum/3261281/
- https://discord.gg/0ypvBFONRRBuHD2d
- vitageneral.com

[OTHER DOWNLOADS]

- http://wololo.net/downloads/index.php/platform/3
- http://haxxey.com/vpkmirror/
- http://hackinformer.com/downloads/
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[FAQs]

Q. Can I pirate Vita games?
A. Yes, through Henkaku exploit on firmware 3.60

Q. Is there a way to downgrade if I'm on a higher firmware?
A. No, there's no downgrade available and probably never will

Q. How do I update to 3.60 from a lower firmware?
A. Read: http://wololo.net/2016/08/09/manually-update-ps-vita-firmware-3-60/

Q. How do I install henkaku?
A. Visist https://henkaku.xyz on the built in web browser on your Vita/PSTV

Q. How do I install games on a hacked Vita?
A. Read: http://pastebin.com/6Nd6qY2L

Q. Can I only install US games on a US Vita?
A. The Vita is completely region free

Q. What else is possible with Henkaku?
A. Vita games, Homebrews, Emulators, Multiple accounts on the same memory card, Full access to Vita system files, Transfer files through FTP and USB, PSP games and homebrews, PS1 games, Custom themes for the system and individual apps, Dumping and modifying game files, Games Save and Memory editing, Game mods, Whitelist to play locked PSTV games, Plugins and more

Q. What are we likely to see in the near future?
A. Possibly an emulator for the N64 and improvements for the current ones, more Homebrews and Plugins

Q. Is there anyway I can access HENkaku offline?
A. The offline installer is the easiest way, get it here: https://github.com/henkaku/offline-installer/releases/ Alternatively, in the [PC Homebrew] section, there is a link for a PC based offline HENkaku download.

Q. Should I update to 3.60 if I'm on <3.55? Is there anyway to update to 3.60 later if I change my mind?
A. Yes, read: http://wololo.net/2016/08/09/manually-update-ps-vita-firmware-3-60/

Q. Is there anyway I can buy or download content from the Playstation Store if I'm not on the latest firmware?
A. If you own a PS3, you can buy your content from the store or website and transfer it using the Content Manager. If you want to download a PSP or PS1 game that denies compatibility from it's store page, you can install it using a PS3 as well.

Q. I've purchased some PS1 and PSP games from PSN, but Sony won't let me play them on my Vita even though they work on my PSP. Is there anyway I can get them on my Vita?
A. If it appears in your download list, a majority of the time, if you own a PS3, you can use the Content Manager to transfer the titles to the Vita. For the few titles that can't be transferred using this method or if you only own a PSP, you can use Vita-idu and the pastebin guide in the [Other] Section.

Q. Whats the difference between the Vita, Vita Slim and Playstation TV/Vita TV? Which one is the best?
A. The Vita TV is by far the cheapest, and allows for multiple players during remote play or in certain emulators, can use USB as memory card. Vita 1000 has a nicel OLED screen and internal storage ur0:(2.5gb) can be used to store files and games for PSP, PS1 and Retroarch emulators, Vita 2000 has better battery life and ur0: partition can also be used(1.5gb). Otherwise, refer to this: http://vitageneral.com/?page_id=85

Q. What do I do with my downloaded VPKs after I've installed them?
A. Once a vpk file for a homebrew or dumped game is installed, you can delete the remaining vpk file without losing the game itself.

Q. I've downloaded Vitamin and I want to dump some games, how do I get started?
Vitamin is outdated and MaiDumpTool is the preferred method for dumping games. The dumping process is pretty straight forward and is mostly automated by the homebrew itself. First, before you do anything, go into your Vita's settings and set the display timeout to 30 minutes. Download the latest version of MaiDumpTool and follow the intructions on the app: https://github.com/LioMajor/MaiDumpToolEN/releases

Q. How do I backup my DLCs using QCMA?
A. DLCs for owned games and DLCs installed using Maidumptool for mai dumped games are transferred along with the game with QCMA. For Vitamin DLCs those are stored inside "addcont_plain" folder inside ux0:/ and need to be backed up separetedly.

Q. I just got an error (C2-12828-1) after installing a game and the game won't start, how do I fix this?
A. These are some of the possible solutions:
1- sce_modules
- Check if your game needs the correct sce_module files on the internet
- Download the sce_module files: http://www117.zippyshare.com/v/p4WJhw5D/file.html
- Add the files to your game's sce_module inside, for example: ux0:/app/PCSB00000/sce_module[files here]
- If you can't find any info about your game try different modules
2- Disable plugins:
- Try disabling your plugins one by one or the entire folder altogether
3- Other options:
- Try reinstalling the game
- Try a different dump
- Try rebooting and rebuilding database after going into Safe Mode(Turn off the Vita then press and hold the R button, PS button and Power button for 5 seconds to activate Safe Mode)

Q. I just got an error (C2-2004-6) and my game couldn't save/lost all my savedata, how do I fix this?
A. If you get the infamous save error (C2-2004-6) and your game can't save and/or if you lost all your savedata you can fix it by following these steps:
1: Change the Time Format to 12-Hour Clock
2: Backup and delete "ux0:\user\00\savedata_backup\list.dat" file
3: Create a folder named "list.dat" Example "ux0:\user\00\savedata_backup\list.dat\"
You can recover your savedata at "Ux0:/user/00/savedata_org'

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