Hacking Want to install Adrenaline but NO PSN? No Problem...... Sort of

[Stephano]

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/psn/aboutactivate.html AKA basically a registered, acknowledged Vita under your PSN account.

We can't activate Vita's via network anymore since Sony broke PSN spoofing, and activated Vita's are required to use your own software as well as things like demos (besides DRM free ones).

The only way to activate a Vita now is via the PS3 method, which can be found in the OP of the noob thread.

oh well that's not a problem. I've downloaded several games on my psn account on my vita before so i guess its already activated right?

 

[Vitaminer]

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/psn/aboutactivate.html AKA basically a registered, acknowledged Vita under your PSN account.

We can't activate Vita's via network anymore since Sony broke PSN spoofing, and activated Vita's are required to use your own software as well as things like demos (besides DRM free ones).

The only way to activate a Vita now is via the PS3 method, which can be found in the OP of the noob thread.

2 questions if you don't mind

If I can get a drm free demo, does tgat mean I can get adrenaline running even if I am unactivated?

When you do the PS3 medthod, does the PS3 console had to be hacked?

Thanks

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

2 questions if you don't mind

If I can get a drm free demo, does tgat mean I can get adrenaline running even if I am unactivated?

When you do the PS3 medthod, does the PS3 console had to be hacked?

Thanks

1) Yes. Because it's DRM free, it doesn't require a proper activated account to run far enough in the game to hook the Adrenaline hack. You can use a DRM free license (like the ones for Vita homebrew) for it to run. Pixel Junk Monsters is supposed to be one of these.
2) Nope. Any PS3 will do so long as it has access to PSN and can download/transfer PSP/Vita content.

 

[Vitaminer]

1) Yes. Because it's DRM free, it doesn't require a proper activated account to run far enough in the game to hook the Adrenaline hack. You can use a DRM free license (like the ones for Vita homebrew) for it to run. Pixel Junk Monsters is supposed to be one of these.
2) Nope. Any PS3 will do so long as it has access to PSN and can download/transfer PSP/Vita content.

If it's that simple then I would've imagined someone uploaded that drm free pixeljunk monster game or any other drm free pkgs, so people with unactivated vita can simply install it, then install adrenaline, it's unimaginably hard to believe no one posted a link to these drm free pkgs since you can find anything on the Internet these days if such files exist, unless it's completely eliminated, so why is it I never see it?

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

If it's that simple then I would've imagined someone uploaded that drm free pixeljunk monster game or any other drm free pkgs, so people with unactivated vita can simply install it, then install adrenaline, it's unimaginably hard to believe no one posted a link to these drm free pkgs since you can find anything on the Internet these days if such files exist, unless it's completely eliminated, so why is it I never see it?

It has been posted before: http://gbatemp.net/threads/installing-adrenaline-6-61.449344/page-8#post-6886592

The other problem is nobody has a list of DRM free PKGs, unless you want to go testing every single PSP demo released there probably won't be one either. The only reason I know Pixel Junk Monsters is one is because of a very, very old warez site that had a single post mentioning the fact.

The reason everyone and their dog isn't jumping on it is because it's not "that simple", going into IDU mode and install and using the PKG installer can be risky and requires overwriting system files.

 

[ihaveahax]

going into IDU mode and install and using the PKG installer can be risky and requires overwriting system files.

http://wololo.net/2016/08/22/ps-vita-installing-package-installer-firmware-3-60/ ? I did this just fine on my 3.60 device and I have the package installer without ever touching IDU mode. replacing eboot.bin is good enough for this, though if you want a bubble you need to modify app.db still right now.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

http://wololo.net/2016/08/22/ps-vita-installing-package-installer-firmware-3-60/ ? I did this just fine on my 3.60 device and I have the package installer without ever touching IDU mode. replacing eboot.bin is good enough for this, though if you want a bubble you need to modify app.db still right now.

You can put the PKG installer on your Vita without IDU mode, but PSP/PS1 PKGs require IDU mode in order to install correctly, otherwise it will throw out an error.

 

[Vitaminer]

I see, there's a downside to it, maybe it's best to wait for someone to figure out the token of psn so we can spoof again and activate the vita

 

[Stephano]

Step 12: If you haven't done so already, link ur Vita/PSTV to QCMA. Then launch the IDU app and enable idu mode. Disconnect from the internet and reboot. This is a must or it will attempt to auto update.

I'm trying to be as careful as possible so i have a few questions.
1.) Qcma did recognize my vita but when i launch content manager, it says i have to update. What do i do?
2.) Do i turn off Wi-Fi (Turn on Airplane mode) BEFORE I launch the IDU-Mode Vpk?

 

[Du'Islingr]

I'm trying to be as careful as possible so i have a few questions.
1.) Qcma did recognize my vita but when i launch content manager, it says i have to update. What do i do?
2.) Do i turn off Wi-Fi (Turn on Airplane mode) BEFORE I launch the IDU-Mode Vpk?

1. In your case I recommend using update blocker. http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=116&t=46427

2. It doesnt really matter as long as your internet connection is disconnected by whatever means before you reboot. This is important because the system will auto update otherwise while in idu mode upon booting. Otherwise if it updates ur left with a bricked system stuck in idu mode forever(or until a new henkaku type thing is released for the latest firmware(3.63 at the time of this post))

 

[EvilTelephone]

It's best to turn off Wifi and/or delete the connection before rebooting, but if you happen to forget, it's not the end of the world. You can, if you're paying attention to the screen, quickly cancel the update.

 

[Du'Islingr]

I added an update to my guide regarding disconnecting from the internet while in idu mode. It blocks updates,makes it easier to get into henkaku/taihenkaku, and for those on lower than 3.60 firmware can easily upgrade to 3.60 directly.

http://gbatemp.net/threads/want-to-...no-problem-sort-of.450551/page-3#post-6875510

 

[cheryxchery]

What you need
Vita/PSTV 3.60 TaiHenkaku ( beta.henkaku.xyz )
VitaShell 1.42 ( https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaShell/releases )
AdrenalineEasyInstaller ( http://www.mediafire.com/file/woe2cjy7u0c8weo/AdrenalineEasyInstaller.vpk )
Vita-IDU ( https://github.com/xyzz/vita-idu/releases )
Package Manager( http://www.mediafire.com/?0qtmiv5sasr8hdm )
661.PBP ( http://www.filecluster.com/downloads/PSP-Playstation-Portable-Firmware.html )
QCMA ( https://codestation.github.io/qcma/ )
NA ( http://zeus.dl.playstation.net/cdn/...GS2kHjqiIFYGw3BLuEXbwX6I1YQGJHNuF3n2UqMpT.pkg ) Guide uses this as a base. change the title id and license file accordingly. upon installing the package an existing license file will give you the correct name to name ur vitashell rif to and replace it.
EU ( http://zeus.dl.playstation.net/cdn/...ptjJAGS6r3u5Fo9hCe2jBx2r5rYbDBeiCUI3r037G.pkg )
FTP Client (FileZilla) ( https://filezilla-project.org/ )
DB Browser for SQLite 3.9.1 ( https://github.com/sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser/releases )

Steps

Step 1: Install QCMA, FileZilla, DB Browser on ur PC. Place the package file in the designated qcma package folder. Default is Documents/PSV Packages
Step 2: Install taiHen and use Molecular Shell to install VitaShell 1.42 if you haven't already
Step 3: Reboot your Vita, install taiHen again, and open VitaShell to gain access to all files.
Step 4: Start an FTP server, and place 661.PBP in ux0:/pspemu/adrenaline
Step 5: Go to ux0:/license/app/VITASHELL and download the license file to your PC
Step 6: Rename that license file to UP1023-NPUH90046_00-0000000000000002.rif
Step 7: Install Easy Adrenaline Installer
Step 8: Install Vita-IDU
Step 9: Setup the package manager. Use filezilla to transfer the files you downloaded to vs0:/app/NPXS10031 Replace all files.
Step 10: Copy app.db from ur0:/shell/db to ur pc and open it in DB Browser. Follow this guide ( http://hackinformer.com/PlayStationGuide/PSV/tutorials/how_to_create_the_pkg_installer_bubble.html )
Step 11: Upon replacing app.db reboot the system and start up taihenkaku.
Step 12: If you haven't done so already, link ur Vita/PSTV to QCMA. Then launch the IDU app and enable idu mode. Disconnect from the internet and reboot. This is a must or it will attempt to auto update.
Step 13: Once booted hold L(L1),R(R1),Up DPad,Start until demo disappears. This lasts 5 Minutes so be quick. Connect to internet and Open Package Manager
Step 14: Select the package file and install it. If you followed these instructions to the fullest it should succeed.
Step 15: Install taiHen and launch IDU app and disable idu mode and reboot.
Step 16: Install taiHen and launch VitaShell and start the ftp server. Copy the license file from your pc from Step 6 to ux0:/pspemu/PSP/License Replacing the one thats already there.
Step 17: Exit VitaShell and Start the Easy Installer and select NPUH90046 to install it to. Let it reboot. Power off and boot into Recovery and rebuild database as a safety measure.
Step 18: Install taiHen and boot Adrenaline. It should boot assuming everything went smoothly.
Step 19: Enjoy

If anybody wants to rewrite this feel free. I pieced together various info from several guides and don't really feel like doing it all proper like. This removes the need of PSP/PS3 so should help anyone who missed the PSN Deadline.

Update: There is now a more convenient way to keep your vita from updating while in idu mode. It also makes it convenient to upgrade directly to 3.60 from any firmware below it. You can find more info here: http://wololo.net/2016/12/03/henkaku-update-server-easy-way-update-ps-vita-fw-3-60/

I understand that the game you are using is either a NA or a EU game. Does this work on a AUS psn? Thanks

 

[Stephano]

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[cheryxchery]

Newb question here. Does being able to start and play a legit vita game that you bought off psn means that your vita is activated?

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Newb question here. Does being able to start and play a legit vita game that you bought off psn means that your vita is activated?

Yep, as long as you haven't done a complete system restore you'll still be activated.

 

[cheryxchery]

Yep, as long as you haven't done a complete system restore you'll still be activated.

Cool. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Du'Islingr]

I understand that the game you are using is either a NA or a EU game. Does this work on a AUS psn? Thanks

Probably not. You can still try though. I posted some sources to other packages on page 4 or so.

 

[quackquackquack]

I have no ps3 no psp demo game etc, I booted into IDU installed the pixel junk demo and installed adrenaline it gave the C0-98 something error when I pressed start from livescreen saying I need to reinstall it, then I replaced the License file in pspemu/License from the vitashell directory and now it opens shows the psp warning page then gives the C0-98 error I have a partially activated Vita.. isn't the pixel junk supposed to be drm free and work???

 

[quackquackquack]

Ok,

For the Unactivated.....

It seems this works if you are activated.

All hope is not lost though.......

You need one of these: http://www.vitadevwiki.com/index.php?title=Act.dat

But to make one is a little hit and miss, some report it works and others say its not working

Try This: http://wololo.net/2016/08/20/release-vita-activator-activate-3-60-ps-vita-without-ps3/ DONT FORGET THE MANUAL STEP AT THE END. Move the file THEN reset.

Still no good?

Try this: http://wololo.net/2016/08/18/release-vitacid-get-ps-vita-console-id/ combined with this https://gbatemp.net/threads/wip-act-dat-generator-website.438592/

Also - not that it matters too much - but my files are EU, that might be another factor , hence why some say yay and others say nay.

If you are activated & Followed the steps with my files - the lack of bubble is due to the .rif not being named correctly. Double check your typing and you havent accidently called it .rif.rif

AND

After reading up on this it seems that differnt versions of Vita activator have better success rates.

Start here --> https://github.com/ZombieWizzard/vita-activator/releases and see which one works for you

I tried everything, the last resort was the Vita Activator it says invalid IDPS (you should be really scared)