1. PS Vita (TV) Hacks Guide - Vita Hacks Guide
2. Release Final H-encore V1.92 · Soarqin/finalhe · GitHub
3. Finalhe 3.73
4. Hack PSVita On 3.73, 3.72, 3.71, 3.70, 3.69 PS Vita Mod

How to install h-encore on your PS Vita Part 1. Install and run finalhe. For Windows users, install the USB driver for PS Vita; Extract the finalhe.zip archive somewhere on your computer; Start the finalhe.exe application on your computer If prompted, allow network connections for finalhe; For Mac users, it is the finalhe.app application. Was able to hack my Vita entirely on Mac. Only hassle was the terminal command to properly format the SD card for use with SD2Vita. It was the only part different than the PC instructions. Qcma is a cross-platform application to provide a Open Source implementation of the original Content Manager Assistant that comes with the PS Vita. Qcma is meant to be compatible with Linux, Windows and MAC OS X.

h-encore² by TheFlow is the highly requested exploit to hack PS Vita devices on firmware 3.69 and above. It is compatible with 3.65 to 3.73 and also serves to replace the 3.70 Trinity hack that required a game from the PSN. h-encore² can be easily installed using the FinalHE application and the method largely resembles that of the previous h-encore exploit. It is strongly advised to immediately downgrade to 3.60 using Modoru 2.0 for greater compatibility with homebrew applications and plugins, as well as access to Ensō for persistent custom firmware after reboot.

Required Downloads

Support for memecore(h-encore 2.0 for VITA 3.60 support with PSN access), compiled from my fork, thanks to CelesteBlue-dev for his port Can trim h-encore app to only 6.5MB now, thanks to KuromeSan Fixed a bug that button is reset to be clickable when another info sync from PSVITA is received. When TheFlow released his Trinity Exploit for FW 3.69/3.70, he made it clear that it was probably going to be his last release for the PlayStation Vita. However, TheFlow seems to have a “Never Gonna Give You Up” policy when it comes to PSVita hacking and now, he’s released h-encore², a native hack supporting the previously-unhackable FW 3.71!

• Qcma (Optional)

PlayStation Vita on Firmware 3.65 to 3.73

• h-encore² is compatible with firmware 3.65 to 3.73. If your firmware is 3.61+, you will need to Offline Update your PS Vita to 3.65
• If your firmware is 3.60 or lower, it is highly recommended that you install the HENkaku exploit for 3.60 as this is considered the golden firmware with the best homebrew compatibility

Linked PSN Account

• A linked PSN Account is required to use the PS Vita’s Content Manager to transfer files

Windows PC

• A Windows PC is required to run FinalHE

PS Vita USB Connection

• You will need the USB cable to connect your PS Vita to a PC and transfer the h-encore files via the Vita’s content manager

SD2Vita Adapter (Recommended)

• Greatly expand your storage options with the MicroSD to PSVita (SD2Vita) adapter
• Convert the PS Vita game slot into a MicroSD slotggggggggggg

1. Extract the FinalHE .7z to a folder on your PC
2. Launch FinalHE.exe
   
   FinalHE requires network access so you may be prompted by your firewall to allow access
3. On your PS Vita, launch [Content Manager] -> [Copy Content] -> [PC]
4. FinalHE should confirm that your PC is connected to the Vita
   
   If you are having USB connection problems, try installing Qcma and select the [libusb0] driver. Reconnect the USB and re-open FinalHE after installation is complete.
5. Leave [Trim h-encore to ~7MB] unchecked
6. Click [Let’s Go!] to start the process
7. FinalHE will display instructions for the next step once the files are prepared
8. Launch [Content Manager] -> [Copy Content] -> [PC]
9. Select [PC -> PS Vita System] -> [Applications] -> [PS Vita]
10. Check h-encore² and select [Copy] -> [OK]
11. Once the file is copied, press the [PS] button to find the new h-encore² bubble in your LiveArea

1. Launch h-encore² and select [Yes] if there is a trophy warning
   
   The application may fail to run and your PS Vita will restart, retry if this happens.
2. Select [Install HENkaku]
3. Select [Download VitaShell]
4. Select [Exit] to go back to your LiveArea after the installation is complete
5. Go to [Settings] -> [HENkaku Settings]
6. Check [Enable Unsafe Homebrew]
7. Return to the [Settings] menu and close the application

Congratulations, you’ve successfully hacked you PS Vita with h-encore². You should now prepare to downgrade to firmware 3.60 with Modoru 2.0.

Downgrade Firmware with Modoru 2.0

• Downgrade to firmware 3.60 with Modoru 2.0 for more stability and greater compatibility with homebrew
• Modoru 2.0 by SKGleba is an unofficial update of the Modoru application to include support for 3.71 / 3.73.
• DO NOT attempt to downgrade firmware from 3.71 / 3.73 using the original Modoru, it will cause your PS Vita to become inoperable.

Learn how to hack your PS Vita and unlock its full capabilities with homebrew and custom firmware. Use this complete PS Vita hacking guide to enable homebrew apps, use a micro SD card as a memory card, install a custom firmware, and more.

Before you begin…

What is homebrew?

Homebrew is software or games which are not officially approved by Sony. Examples include games, tools for save editing and backup, and emulators for retro systems. You can find more examples of Vita homebrew here.

What is Custom Firmware?

Custom Firmware (or CFW) is a special modified firmware that unlocks the full capabilities of your system. The best available custom firmware for PS Vita is HENkaku Ensō.

Custom Firmware will allow you to: Download too many items 18.

• Customize your vita with custom themes
• Use ROM hacks, ROM translations, and more
• Play your PSP games on your Vita with Adrenaline ePSP CFW
• Backup, edit, and restore saves for many games

• Play games for older systems using RetroArch or other standalone emulators
• Dump your game cards and play them without needing the card
• Use Rincheat Streamer to stream live gameplay to your PC wirelessly for certain games only

How do I hack my PS Vita?

Step 1. Determine the firmware version of your PS Vita

You can find this by going to the Settings application and tapping System and then System Information. Your version should be displayed at the top of the screen.

Step 2. Follow the Version History table below

Now that you know the PS Vita’s firmware version, use the table below to determine the next step.

PS Vita (TV) Hacks Guide - Vita Hacks Guide

For example, the screenshot above shows the firmware version at 3.60. Using this table, you would proceed to Install HENkaku Ensō.

PS Vita already hacked?

If your PS Vita is already hacked don’t forget the amazing things you can do with it! Here are a couple of tutorials for getting the most out of your hacked PS Vita.

Useful tools for hacked PS Vita’s

• How To Set Up SD2Vita Tutorial (New)
• Adrenaline for PS Vita – Play PSP Games and Homebrew
• reF00D – Run Vita games/apps that require a higher firmware version
• RetroArch for PS Vita – Play retro ROMs and emulators

Install Essential Homebrew

Check out the links below to download and install the following essential PS Vita homebrew:

Release Final H-encore V1.92 · Soarqin/finalhe · GitHub

1. Vita Homebrew Browser (downloads and installs other homebrew applications)
   • Transfer the above .vpk file to your vita via VitaShell’s FTP/USB method and install
2. NoNpDrm (allows for encrypted games/Vita game backups to be used)
   • Follow instructions here
3. DownloadEnabler (allows any file type to be downloaded with the Vita browser)
   • Follow instructions here
4. shellbat (displays the exact battery percentage in the status bar)
   • Follow instructions here
5. pngshot (improves the built-in screenshot utility)
   • Follow instructions here

Finalhe 3.73

Block Firmware Updates

1. Launch the Settings application on your PS Vita
2. Navigate to System > Auto-Start Settings
3. Uncheck “Download Update File for System Software”

Access the PSN Store Correctly (Spoof PS Vita Firmware Version)

Hack PSVita On 3.73, 3.72, 3.71, 3.70, 3.69 PS Vita Mod

1. Launch the Settings application on your PS Vita
2. Navigate to “HENkaku Settings”
3. Check “Enable PSN spoofing”
4. Check “Enable Version Spoofing”
5. Navigate to “Spoofed Version”
6. Enter “3.68” into the box
   • The spoofed version in this box should always be the latest official version Sony has released. If a new firmware is released, update this text.
7. Close the Settings application