Hacking Purchased a Vita, unsure of where to go from here

[Wolfganstein]

Hello everyone. I purchased a refurbished vita at the local gamestop today - turns out it is running 3.51 firmware. I have read a few tutorials here and at wololo, but I am still a bit confused. It looks like I have to use 3.55 or lower to backup and play PSP titles, but 3.60 or higher to backup and enjoy vita games. Additionally, it looks like vpks can be risky, which is worrisome. Any particular steps advised to go from 3.51 vita to wherever I should end up? If it matters, it is a 3G/sim vita, and the only memory cards they had were 8GB, so that is what I have to work with. It is also an "old" OLED vita. Thanks for any and all input.

 

[satan89]

Follow this FAQ, it's the most comprehensive one I've come across so far.
https://www.reddit.com/r/VitaPiracy...thing_you_need_to_know_about_vita_piracy_and/

I suggest getting to 3.60 and running HENkaku. Don't worry about PSP backups, that's very likely coming soon. Anyways you can use something like PPSSPP till that happens.

 

[Gray_Jack]

Go to 3.60, the vpk are ok, but someone crated a malware in vpk, the last update of the VitaShell scans for potentially bad functions to be asked and advise you to only install if it was downloaded from a trusted source
TheFlow is working on a ePSP CFW for 3.60 henkaku

 

[Pacheko17]

Update to 3.60
Install Henkaku
Get VPKs from a trustworhty source
And never update ^^

 

[mechagouki]

Everything you need can be found here:http://hackinformer.com/PlayStationGuide/PSV/DEVICE_PSVITA.html

 

[Wolfganstein]

Thank you everyone, I guess I will get right on that. I will also try and find a larger memory card, as it appears 8GB will not get me very far.

 

[Abu_Senpai]

Well basically after you buy it send it to me xD

 

[Purple_Heart]

i have a 3.60 Vita with henkaku. if i install a game that needs higher firmware than 3.60, can i play it? (i am new in the Vita scene)

 

[Deleted-379826]

i have a 3.60 Vita with henkaku. if i install a game that needs higher firmware than 3.60, can i play it? (i am new in the Vita scene)

I wish! Unless they find some workaround you are out of luck.

 

[Purple_Heart]