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.

Checking the Firmware

Many PS Vita firmwares either don't have an exploit developed for them or require different exploit methods, so it can be useful to check your firmware version first to see what steps you need to take in order to modify it. It can also be useful for identifying if the console was previously modified or not.

You can find your console's software version by opening the Settings app, then go to System → System Information, then you can see your firmware version at the top.

My firmware is 3.63 or older

Proceed to update your firmware to the latest version (3.74), then follow the HENlo instructions for 3.74 firmwares.

3.60 firmware does have access to the HENkaku method, but due to it not being updated in many years for easy setup, it's best to still update to 3.74 on this firmware anyway.

My firmware is 3.60 or 3.65 with some Chinese characters

This means your console is already modified, like in the example picture on this page. If you would like recommendations on what to do with your PS Vita, you can follow the Factory Resetting guide.

My firmware is 3.67, or is between 3.69-3.73

Proceed to update your firmware to the latest version, then follow instructions for 3.65/3.68/3.74 firmwares.

My firmware is 3.65, 3.68, or 3.74 & my console can use the internet

Proceed to the Vita:HENlo method.