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Since the latest firmware is now out, that seemingly leaves us without PSN or any form of Online gaming which does take some of the fun out of the Vita, and with all the Sales and free games coming from Sony at the moment it’s horrible that if you wish to keep your exploit then you have to update, right? Wrong. There is a simple way around this by using a Proxy server.
This means that your computer will need to be on, and you will need to connect through WiFi (this may or may not be possible through Mobile Network. I cannot find my sim at present, so I cannot check but if you have checked then feel free to comment).
This method will allow you to do everything you could before the update like playing games online, purchasing from PSN or even just browsing the internet (though a proxy is not required to browse the internet).
Note: Just to clear some confusion; you can use Vita FTP or any internet connection within the PSP Emu without doing this as using the internet (as long as you do not attempt to access PSN) does not attempt to make you update. This guide will help you access PSN and it’s features.
I will write this in a step by step method. All the files included I have modified/checked myself and then uploaded to my mediafire. If there are any issues with hosting then please contact me.
- Download the psp2-updatelist.xml for your specific region: Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Europe. Save this file to an area that is easy to remember and easily accessible (Desktop for example).
- (Optional) Rename the file to “psp2-updatelist.xml” (without the quotation marks).
- Download and install Charles Proxy.
- Obtain your IP Address. To do this:
- Windows: Start -> Run -> CMD -> ipconfig. IPv4 Address is what you need.
- Linux: Use the command line “$ /sbin/ifconfig” (without quotation marks).
- Mac: Apple Icon -> System Preferences -> Network.
- (optional) If you do not have a working WiFi connection then create one on the Vita then move on to step 6. If you already have a working WiFi connection move on to the next step.
- Open the Advanced Settings on your WiFi connection. Scroll down and select Use Proxy Server then enter your IP Address and the port “8888” (without the quotation marks).
- Start Charles Proxy on your Computer.
- Restart your PS Vita and connect to the internet. The best method for doing this is by using Connection Test (Settings -> Network -> Internet Connection Test).
- Charles Proxy should locate “http://fxx01.psp2.update.playstation.net/“ and ask whether or not to accept this connection. Click Accept.
- Navigate to psp2-updatelist.xml (as pictured below):
- Right click on psp2-updatelist.xml
- Select Map Local. Under Local Path select the file you downloaded in step 1 then save and close.
- Right click on psp2-updatelist.xml again and select Edit.
- Select the Query String tab. Click on Add.
- Under the Name type in “var” and under Value type in “02050000“ Note: This is for the current Firmware and will have to be modified with the next Firmware update. It will look something like this (ignore the sid):
- Click Execute and enjoy all the benefits of PSN through your Vita.
Please note that you will have to set the local map and var multiple times. It generally takes about 9 connections in Charles or so to allow you access to PSN. Please also note that at the moment I can’t figure out how to get Charles fully configured, so even if you save more connections will appear if you either power off or put your Vita into sleep mode, so you will have to go through the local map and var process again. So this basically gives temporary access to PSN but if you actively use your console (I.E play games online or search through PSN for games or whatever) then it will be fine until the screen turns off.
Note: I am looking into ways of fixing this, so if I find anything I will leave it in the comments.
Well guys, enjoy your Exploits and PSN! Feel free to comment below.
Tags: exploit, firmware, online, online gaming, PS vita, PSN, security, Sony
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it works on 1.81?
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nope =(
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it should work…instead of typing 02050000 type in 01810000 you should try it
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Hi i want to know if i buy uno using this proxy i can install ecfw please answer
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No u can’t because the UNO on PSN now is updated to block the exploit.
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uno isn´t blocked O_o
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no u cant
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Yes, but I don’t know if UNO is back on the store yet
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Even if UNO is back. It won’t work because Sony took it down to update it. The firmware update just blocks the the exploit for the previous version of UNO used for the ecfw.
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I’m almost certain that if you use this method (or another proxy) it will be possible to use the UNO exploit when it is replaced on the store.
As far as I’m aware they do not patch/update games after they take them down. They release said patches through new Firmware.
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That is incorrect, $ony doesn’t own the games(not all anyway) therefore they have not right modifying/updating data/firmware in most of these games. Their patch lies with the V!ta firmware itself hence OFW 1.81;2.0;2.01;2.02;2.05… It’s V!ta’s OS firmware that does the patching.
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Sony does not patch games, they patch the firmwares. IF somebody can manage to get uno installed on 2.02 AND to copy the savedata files with openCMA, the exploit will work for them
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“6. Open the Advanced Settings on your WiFi connection. Scroll down and select Use Proxy Server then enter your IP Address and the port “8888”.”
Where do I go to open the advanced settings for my Wifi connection?
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so if i download uno at the moment on my vita 2.02 it will work with the uno exploit
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I have a problem with the connection to the WIFI after you put on the proxy. It gives me an error when i try to connect with my WIFI. Its : C2-13935-1
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nope. only firmwares are patched. I wish people would learn this
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so, why was there some games that was related to hacks andd removed to be put back later on without having a new update for the Vita?
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So people won’t buy the game and use the hack until Sony gives an update.
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UNO isn’t back I just checked. Probably wont be until next weeks update or later on.
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Hopefully it comes back soon so i can try and get and use this guide….. Which is an awesome guide by the way thanks wololo
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You should thank Tonakai, he wrote this article
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Hahah opps didnt see who wrote it thanks tonakai
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What has worked for me every time was to make sure that I mapped the folder right above the xml file [in my case, 'us'] to the folder containing my psp2-updatelist.xml, and to always edit all query strings present under that folder, making sure that all queries were mapped local to psp2-updatelist.xml.
I also modified Charles to Auto Save Session so that when it is rerun, all is there waiting for you. -
It actually didn’t work for me, for some reason. Maybe because I’m missing something and the session ID string changes each time.
However, using Fiddler 2 and its Autoresponder worked just fine.
cya
Raziel-chan-
Oh, Fiddler is free, thanks for the heads up, I may just use this baby instead!
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man, why are you using your real name and pic? now we know you are in the US Army…
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It doesn’t matter very very few here would try to sabotage him anyway.
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You’re using Fiddler 2 in place of Charle’s Proxy?
Do you think you could write a tutorial for us, seeing that the program is free?
If I can figure it out, I’ll write a tutorial instead, myself but if you can do it quicker or sooner than me, that’d be great.
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I’m currently in the process of writing one.
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Thank you, It worked like a charm on my first try.
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I can’t get this to work, I have followed everything step by step, but it just fails at Internet Connection, and I don’t get any kind of link on Charles
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Sounds like the Proxy in the WiFi settings of the Vita isn’t working. I experienced this a little while back and I realised I’d been an idiot and forgotten the Proxy.
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? So, what do I do to fix it?
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Double check steps 4-6.
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checked, nothing
lets continue this discussion in the forums. I can’t post links so just go to the previous post I have replied to
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*facepalm*
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This also works with the free program Fiddler2. Charles is not free and will prompt you to buy after a while.
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the method for fiddler2 its the same??
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everything is working excelent!! thanks! this method will not result in a bann??
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While it does say in the software agreement that you’re not allowed to bypass PSN, they’ve never taken action against anyone on the Vita. However I’d say you should be fine.
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Will this method stop working anytime soon?
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It may do in the future, and it has previously been blocked on certain Firmware as long as you remain on 2.02 it shouldn’t.
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If they DO patch it, its because people are now talking about it. This has been able to be done for a while, since 1.61 firmware if not lower. If this method gets patched, its news sites faults.
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People have been publicly talking about this technique as soon as Firmware 1.6 has been out. Sure, the blog main page has more visibility than the forums, but eventually, Sony also has networks and security engineers who don’t need news websites to tell them how to do their job. If they wanted to or could fix this permanently, they would have done it a long time ago.
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You’re all pathetic. Scrambling to keep these weak exploits like flied on putrid shit, only making yourselves look like the sheep you are.
My penis cries electric tears for you all.
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Do electric penises dream of android vaginas?
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Yes, actually.
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blade runner
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mine did not work by add name var and Value 02050000 but by changing the ver to var and the value from 02020000 to 02050000 worked great for me.
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Thanks, that worked!
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so u didnt add then?u jus changed it?
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thank you ^^
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im on a mac.. when i go to advanced settings there are a few options for proxy (auto proxy discovery, automatic proxy config, web proxy (HTTP), secure web proxy Https, ftp proxy, socks proxy, streaming proxy, gopher proxy), ive tried using the web proxy (http) put in my ip for the web proxy server, than 8888, still no luck. what am i doing wrong?! thanks in advance
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I can confirm this works. I was surprised how easy it was. Last time, I had to reconfigure it, like Tonakai did, at least half a dozen times per session. This time, I set it up once using the same .xml file as I did when I was running Charles Proxy on OFW 1.81, and only had to change one var value.
I even let my Vita go to sleep, then was able to sign right back in, without having to change or re-enter any settings at all.
I guess it’s just finicky like that.
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nice!! now that this is posted in the main page sony will be block it more early than usual
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Thanks man! helps a lot and now I’m for sure not updating.
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Use Fiddler2 instead. It’s free and works just fine!
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My PSVITA is Already Hacked by me. with my own custom firmware and my own games. with my own store. ChuckStation Vita
With the ChuckFirmWare and the ChuckStore. -
Can’t seem to hit the “OK” button as it’s grayed out after filling in the IP address and port 8888 in Advanced settings…anyone?
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Since sony has been banning hackers on ps3, i suggest u guys watch out. cause my account was PERMANATLY BANNED even though i had many purchases. BE CAREFULL. DONT WANT A PAPER WEIGHT.
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This was different on the PS3, people where using hacked PS3s to run cheats in online games. Sony had to take action. I don’t think they have a good reason from banning people accessing the store to buy content, at this point.
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hope ur alright
cause I dont wanna be banned :/ thanks for everything wololo -
I concur that this method works great. Only downfall is that Charles proxy is trial based and not full-for-free. I may have to look into that fiddler thing people speak of.
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Yeah thats true. But if u think about it, there is a reason why people are using this proxy and thats only because there PS Vita is MODDED IN SOME WAY. And i last recall sony HATES that. THEY MIGHT TAKE A MORE BRUTAL STEP to try and stop homebrew and ISO users and we all know what that step is, BANNING.
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For me it is not working, I am setting proper IP, for example 192.168.0.111 and there is no sign on Charles when I hit test connection on Vita. Is it blocked again or I am doing sth wrong?
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Try forwarding port 8888 to your PC’s lan ip. The pc’s lan ip should look something like 196.168.1.xxx or 10.0.0.xxx
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got it working! my region is asia and the given xml is not working so i edit the xml by replacing “sa” and now its working playing blackops online right now.. Thanks!
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How did you managed to Charles to work, I’ve set my computer IP – and with running charles get PC’s IP as proxy on Vita and Charles not get data from Vita :/
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Make sure your computer’s firewall is not blocking it and your router also.
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FW is didabled connection test gives C2-13935-1
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Same here.
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Sir wololo, where I can find the advanced settings on my wifi? I’ve tried my best to search for it but I failed…pls. help…anyone??
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Settings -> Network -> Wi-Fi Settings -> your connection name (under access points) -> Advanced Settings.
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a silly question . can I copy somebody’s UNO backup file to my VITA and get it work under my acct? will it ask for payment or just cant install/ launch it? did anyone try?
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Hi guys.
I have tried to do the steps given by wololo multiple times, but when i do, I get the error “C3-14978-9″
What do I do now?
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didn’t you get it still?
the proxy story repeats over time because Sony takes a while to put a magistral firmware check, after which everything gets blocked as usual.
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So Charles is still working for now or not… I do not know, someone tell that it is working, some one not.. I have error code on step with connection test… I don’t get it how It should work, I’ve installed Charles, turned off all firewalls that I’get. But still nothing.
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Maybe this will fix your problem. Try forwarding port 8888 to your PC’s lan ip. The pc’s lan ip should look something like 196.168.1.xxx or 10.0.0.xxx
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fiddler 2 setup is similar. the differences are:
1. once fiddler2 is installed, select view > fiddler options…
2. In the Connections tab, check Allow remote computers to connect. This will prompt a program restart, so restart fiddler.
3. In the AutoResponder tab, check Enable automatic responses, and Unmatched requests passthrough.
4. press Add. for the rule, in the first (top) textbox placeregex:(?insx).+psp2-updatelist\.xml.+$ #match psp2-updatelist.xml
and in the second, point to your downloaded psp2-updatelist.xml file. Save, and your next psn connections should work.
As a side note, my vita is using a JP account, and the machine is set ot japanese, but it still needed the US psp2-updatelist file to work.
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Work really great ! But I can’t downlaod anything on the store :/
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same here :/
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i cant get it to work with fiddler i followed the instructions and it didnt work
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wow, really?… THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR EXCELLENT JOB =)
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So if I have Uno on my PS3 still, will this help at all to transfer it to my Vita???
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This may make it easier ..
1) PC:
-Download (psp2-updatelist.xml) and charles proxy .
-Know your PC ip
-start charles2)Vita:
-connect to the wireless > advance > use proxy server > put the pc ip adress > put port(8888) >ok
-restart vita and start internet test3)pc:
-charles will ask you to accept vita . accept it-file will show up click on the little box in the left to show the files > right click on the last file that have long name > Select Map Local. Under Local Path select the file you downloaded in step 1 then save and close.
-right click again in the same file then click edit > choose Query String and then Add > type in the small bar (var) and in the big bar (02020000) > excute
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02050000 didnt work for me . when i put 02020000 i get error in the internet test but i can enter the store ^^ ..
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One more thing, the first time you open charles it will ask you to let it automatic use proxy . let him. it will create a proxy or something like that by it self instead of doing it your self ..
Note : using it on mac
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it seems that i have to do every step again to make it work after my vita went to sleep mode ..
any idea to make it work in a short way ?..
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It’s possible for Sony to block this proxy?
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This Charles Proxy program isn’t working at all, wont even start up. Is there any other software that may work better? Or at all?
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An error has occurred.
(C3-14978-9)^^^^^
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I know the article tile says working on FW 2.02, but is there anyway using this method or any other one to access the PSN store on 1.81?
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Doesn’t work, Internet address is successful but internet connection failed.
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Got it working for those with errors. Don’t enter your IP Address, under the Charles Proxy help there is something called local IP address. Enter that instead.
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well yes … that’s what step 4 is for …
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Local ip it is local Lan IP of PC – this IP i must write on Vita right? I am doing it and not working.
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Use fiddler 2, works perfectly
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To avoid setting the filter every time you suspend or turn of your PSVita,just replace the request string with “*”(without quote) in Map Local setting dialog.
Then when you meet the situation you cannot use PS Store.Just close it and suspend your PS Vita till the blue light of PS button is off.Then wake up your PS Vita and run PS Store again.
That’s all.
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This is good news for anybody who missed the UNO exploit. When UNO is back on PSN you will be able to download it within your proxy. This means you will be able to run exploits
do in theory. Of you know what your doing. All hope is not lost. In the meantime I would transfer the UNO save and wait for UNO to be live. Again, if you missed the exploit. All hope is not lost. They cannot modify an original psp game. Just the simple black list within the firmware update.
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fus01.psp2.update.playstation.net is null in US, Sony did something.
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Yeah thats true. But if u think about it, there is a reason why people are using this proxy and thats only because there PS Vita is MODDED IN SOME WAY. And i last recall sony HATES that. THEY MIGHT TAKE A MORE BRUTAL STEP to try and stop homebrew and ISO users and we all know what that step is, BANNING.
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Did you guys update it, It still worked after powering off. I don’t have to set the ver either, just loaded the file and works.
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Thanks to this trick (Charles Proxy), i managed to connect and activate my own Vita’s account on the freshly bought Vita of my daughter (FW 2.01).
Then, thanks to the tutorial on “Manually updating to another PS Vita Firmware” (thank you,The Z), i then managed to update it to 2.02.(without connecting to Sony servers , obviously)
Same account,same firmware et voilà, i have been able to transfer my copy of Uno to my daughter’s Vita to enjoy the exploit.
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works with fidle2 (or someghing like that…)) but no PSN download, and lag everytime…
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my psvita is from taiwan but my account is US what xml do i use
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My psvita is also from Taiwan, but my account is UK, I tried to use the UK .xml file, but with no luck
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Charles shuts down after 30 minutes
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IF U WANT ME TO MAKE A SHORT VIDEO OF HOW IT WORKS THEN JUST ASK.
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does the xml base on the region of the device or the region of the account
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lol i was about to start programing such a tool but everyone told me that it’s impossible.. seens like they were wrong^^
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seems*
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works great thanks
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