Vita:Getting Started

To gain extra functionality out of a PS Vita console, users have the option of installing Henkaku to act as a "Jailbreak" and allow for usage of various extra features. This wiki page will detail on the methods of setting it up.

Unlike some other consoles, every single PS Vita model can be hacked, even without a memory card. However, PS Vitas with an OLED screen (PCH-1xxx) but without a Sony memory card will need a few extra steps to become usable.

The process of installing Henkaku will vary depending on your current console's firmware and if your console can use the internet.

Other useful modding guides for the PS Vita include guide.psp2.dev and vita.hacks.guide.

My firmware is 3.63, 3.61, or is older than 3.60

Proceed to Vita:Updating your Firmware (OFW), then follow instructions for >=3.65 firmwares.

My firmware is specifically 3.60 & my console can use the internet

For inexperienced users that aren't familiar with FTP, we still suggest updating your firmware to use the HENlo method. That being said, if you are familiar with FTP, you can also try to use the original HENkaku method as well.

My firmware is 3.65 or newer & my console can use the internet

Proceed to the Vita:HENlo method.