Finalizing Setup
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Required Reading
We will now setup the following applications:
- Vita Homebrew BrowserOpen in new window (allows for installation of homebrew applications from VitaDBOpen in new window
- iTLS InstallerOpen in new window (adds TLSv1.2 support in older firmwares for online connection)
In order to install the necessary applications on your device, we use the VitaDeploy application to download the latest version of each app.
What You Need
- The VitaDeploy application installed on your device
- If you don't have VitaDeploy installed, follow Installing VitaDeploy
Instructions
Section I - Installing homebrew applications
- Launch the VitaDeploy application
- Tap "App downloader"
- If you don't see a green menu with this option, make sure you've enabled unsafe homebrew
- Select the following applications:
- Vita Homebrew Browser
- iTLS Installer
- Tap "Download the selected apps"
- Wait for the app to finish downloading
- When finished, you should be presented with a list of two
.vpk
files
- When finished, you should be presented with a list of two
- Press △ to open the side menu
- Press × on "Mark all"
- Press △ to open the side menu again
- Press × on "More"
- Press × on "Install all"
- Press × to confirm the install
- Press × to confirm the install again when prompted
WARNING
Vita Homebrew Browser may take several minutes to load when launched for the first time.
Section II - Installing iTLS
- Open the iTLS-Enso application
- Press × on "Install the full iTLS package"
- If not on HENkaku Ensō, select "Install the iTLS compat module (web-browser)" instead
- Wait for your device to reboot
Section III - Blocking Updates
- Launch the Settings application
- Navigate to
System
->Auto-Start Settings
- Uncheck the
Download Update File for System Software
- Close the Settings application
Section IV - PSN Access
- Launch the Settings application
- Navigate to
HENkaku Settings
- Check "Enable PSN spoofing"
- Check "Enable Version Spoofing"
- Navigate to "Spoofed Version"
- Enter "3.74" into the box
- Should a new firmware version be released in the future, you must change the spoofed version to match in order to access PSN
- Close the Settings application
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You can browse for new homebrew applications on VitaDBOpen in new window or in Better Homebrew BrowserOpen in new window.
DANGER
It is not recommended to make modifications to your Custom Firmware installation by installing homebrew applications intended for advanced users (such as "Enso EX"). Doing so without fully understanding the system can lead to a BRICK!
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For information on replacing your Sony memory card with alternative storage (such as a microSD card or USB drive), check out the YAMT page.
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For information on installing CFW to the built-in PSP emulator, check out the Adrenaline page.