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Creating an internal memory card ​

On first generation PS Vitas, you must have a memory card to install homebrew. This is because they don't have an internal storage partition, unlike the second generation models.

Fortunately, it's possible to use VitaDeploy to re-partition the internal storage, allowing for homebrew installation without a memory card. VitaDeploy can be installed onto the system by replacing the system app "NEAR", and then formatting the system and following Using HENlo again.

This partition will only be 1GB in size. We recommend you use this to then install YAMT for use with an SD2Vita card. This is preferrable, as microSD cards are much cheaper than official Vita memory cards.

What you need ​

  • A device with the "henlo-bootstrap" screen on it, as followed in Using HENlo

Instructions ​

Section I - Installing HENkaku and VitaDeploy ​

  1. Press × on "Replace NEAR with VitaDeploy"
  2. Press □ and wait for the device to reboot
  3. Launch the web browser again
  4. On the HENlo page, press Unlock my Vita, then press Unlock
  5. Press × on "Install henkaku" to enable homebrew

Section II - Configuring HENkaku ​

  1. Launch the Settings application
  2. Navigate to HENkaku Settings
  3. Check "Enable Unsafe Homebrew"
  4. Return to HENkaku Settings menu
  5. Close the Settings application

Section III - Repartitioning ​

  1. Launch the VitaDeploy application
  2. Press × on "Miscellaneous"
  3. Press × on "Create an internal memory card"
  4. Read the disclaimer, and press × to continue
    • If the application crashes, open it and try again
  5. Press × on "Default 2xxx storage configuration"
  6. Once repartitioned, your device will reboot

Section IV - Reformatting ​

  1. If you have a memory card inserted, remove it
  2. Open the Settings application
  3. Navigate to Format -> Restore This System
  4. Press × on "Restore"
  5. When prompted, select "Yes" to confirm 3 times
  6. Select "Format" and "Yes"
  7. Once formatted, select "OK" to reboot
  8. Do the initial setup

You should now have a 1GB internal partition on your device. You can verify this by opening the Settings application and navigating to System -> System Information.

Now, you can go back to Using HENlo and follow the guide as normal.