Bad news for the whole PS Vita scene. Sony has just stealthily dropped a new system update for the PS Vita: version 3.71. No official changelog is available at the moment, as Sony's website still lists 3.70 as the latest one, but it was clear since the beginning that the new firmware was aimed towards fixing exploits and security flaws as no new features were added. However, when scene member and console hacker TheFloW took an in-depth look at it, he found out that every single bug used by his Trinity exploit chain had been patched, making it impossible to run or port it over to the new system software.

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Given the circumstances, it should go without saying that users interested in running any kind of homebrew on their PS Vita should avoid updating at all costs. If you don't, you will have to wait until a completely new exploit comes out for 3.71 - if that ever happens. TheFloW recommends anyone running Trinity to downgrade to firmware 3.68 or lower, otherwise, you may be locked out of the exploit chain in the future. On the other hand, if you're already running Henkaku or h-encore, you can spoof your system version to 3.71 directly from your CFW's settings.

UPDATE: @st4rk from team xyz has shown an exploit chain working under 3.71 in a tweet (linked below) which seems at least based upon their previously unveiled one for firmware 3.70. No further details or ETA were given.

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[spotanjo3]

There are still games being released, for either Asia or Japan regions.

I know. I am talking about America or Europe.. No.

 

[KupoAuster]

I know. I am talking about America or Europe.. No.

But some of these games even have an English translation.

 

[manbearpig]

I'm on 3.70 and I could still access PSN via DNS to redownload a crappy PSP game I bought (and since deleted) years ago.
Now it's time for some retroarch fun on a nice OLED screen, I guess!

I always liked the PSVita as a console, a shame that Sony dropped it so quickly.
If only the battery lasted longer and the proprietary memory cards didn't exist...

Edit:
Setting this as the primary DNS works for me: 212.47.229.76

My vita is on 3.70. Do you mean going to the advanced settings, changing DNS Settings to manual, then setting primary DNS to 212.47.229.76? I tried that, but when I try to open the PS store to download loco roco, it still asks me to update my firmware. Argh, I was going to do this last night but didn't have time, and now this update appears. Talk about bad timing...

 

[retrofan_k]

Seriously, why bother updating a dead platform when they did not support it in the first place. Honestly, though, Henkaku, H-Encore, Trinity is what keeps it going imo, except for the hardcore collectors who want and buy original software.

 

[Skelletonike]

Seriously, why bother updating a dead platform when they did not support it in the first place. Honestly, though, Henkaku, H-Encore, Trinity is what keeps it going imo, except for the hardcore collectors who want and buy original software.

I am far from being a hardcore collector, however I do prefer having the original stuff.
Do not assume absolutes.

 

[manbearpig]

My vita is on 3.70. Do you mean going to the advanced settings, changing DNS Settings to manual, then setting primary DNS to 212.47.229.76? I tried that, but when I try to open the PS store to download loco roco, it still asks me to update my firmware. Argh, I was going to do this last night but didn't have time, and now this update appears. Talk about bad timing...

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My vita is on 3.70. Do you mean going to the advanced settings, changing DNS Settings to manual, then setting primary DNS to 212.47.229.76? I tried that, but when I try to open the PS store to download loco roco, it still asks me to update my firmware. Argh, I was going to do this last night but didn't have time, and now this update appears. Talk about bad timing...

Edit: Nevermind! I had to log into my PSN account first. Downloading now. Thanks!

 

[Nyteshade714]

If they aren't making any more games for the Vita, who cares if a new firmware is dropped? Where's the point in updating?

 

[Clydefrosch]

I'm on 3.70 and I could still access PSN via DNS to redownload a crappy PSP game I bought (and since deleted) years ago.
Now it's time for some retroarch fun on a nice OLED screen, I guess!

I always liked the PSVita as a console, a shame that Sony dropped it so quickly.
If only the battery lasted longer and the proprietary memory cards didn't exist...

Edit:
Setting this as the primary DNS works for me: 212.47.229.76

Battery on a slim is like 5 hours, but it lacks the oled.

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If they aren't making any more games for the Vita, who cares if a new firmware is dropped? Where's the point in updating?

People still use it legally and they want to prevent those from finding out about hacks. It's a considerable revenue stream still

 

[Gary Hamilton]

Piss off Sony you let the vita die years ago let us have it and do what we want. horrible gits

 

[DayVeeBoi]

Is it possible this is related to the Sony Rewards system? I'm not aware of all the details of this "rewards for trophies" scheme but my understanding is that it's possible (or will be at some point) to earn real world rewards (discounts on games, PSN credit) for in-game trophies. A hacked Vita makes it pretty easy to rack these up and I don't know whether or not the PS3/Vita/PS4 crossplay game trophies are distinguishable by platform.

If this is true it would be one reason that Sony would be willing to allocate development resources to a console that is generating relatively little revenue.

 

[Condarkness_XY]

I'm not worried much. I already have a 3.60 and 3.65 vita that has everything I need anyway. Plus I'm sure this update is not just for patching trinity. It's also probably for the store which releases indi games often enough and also the japan only games that they still make.

 

[diggeloid]

Sony stopped manufacturing Vitas in 2018 (supposedly), so that probably means that any Vita you'd buy today would be sitting on at most 3.70, right? It's not like Amazon is manually downloading firmware updates for those Vitas collecting dust on warehouse shelves.

 

[Darksabre72]

I have no interest in hacking my Vita anytime soon, so I'm happy updating.

why not?

 

[chocoboss]

Why do we still love and play vita ?

Because of Hatsune Miku <3

 

[Xalusc]

There are still games being released, for either Asia or Japan regions.

There are games being released on US and Europe as well, but only in digital format.

 

[Stealphie]

So, its time to found another bug.
An entrypoint.
Like, what Gateway used in the 3DS when it was BIG. ( when gateway was selling decently )

 

[OkazakiTheOtaku]

Why do we still love and play vita ?

Because of Hatsune Miku <3

I bought my first Vita just to play Project Diva!

 

[simbin]

Imagine if Sony had put this much effort into making good games to keep the Vita alive.

 

[chocoboss]

@OkazakiTheOtaku it was the same for me. But non futur tone :'(

Now I'm waiting for the new on Switch

 

[8BitWonder]

Wonder if team xyz's exploit chain still works or not.
I don't think they ever released it. (Or indicated they would)

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