TN-V4: Frequently asked Questions
Since there are a lot of questions regarding the upcoming TN-V4 release, I decided to write this FAQ about the TN-V4 update and the future kernel mode exploit. Let’s get started!
At first, let’s clarify what TN-V4 actually is.
TN-V4 stands for Total_Noob V4. It is an eCFW (emulator Custom Firmware) for the PS Vita devices. It will be the 4th revision of said eCFW, and adds some new features, fixes bugs of TN-V3 and TN-V4 will be shipped for every firmware (At the time of the release) of the PS Vita. This would, at the moment, cover firmwares 1.00 up to 3.00. This will get rid of the above/below firmware 2.02 gap, that we at the moment have.
What can we do with TN-V4?
TN-V4 is the most popular PS Vita eCFW. It does not only support the playback of game backups (ISO, CSO), but also supports the usage of Plugins (VSH, GAME, POPS), PSN titles (PS1, PSP), Homebrews, 1.5 kernel Homebrews and even custom PS1 backup.
The best and unique feature, which just TN-V offers, is the complete PSP XMB. You get the operating UI of the PSP, including the VSH and Recovery Menu. Using VSH plugins like Dayviewer or CXMB? No problem with TN-V.
TN-V can also access the PSP PSN Store, so you can download all your PSP related PSN titles, even if your PS Vita firmware is not the most recent. Those downloaded titles will just appear inside of TN-V, not at your Vitas LiveArea. Downloading of PS3 or PS Vita content won’t be possible.
And who knows, Total_Noob might have some more surprises for us.
Can I use TN-V4 at my PS Vita? I have ‘insert exploit game’ and I am running the firmware ‘insert firmware version’?
This depends on your PS Vita firmware and the games you own. Just look at the following list, and you will know if your game/firmware will support TN-V4.
The ‘YES’ just applies, if your firmware is low enough.
For example: Running TN-V4 with Apache Overkill is possible at firmware 1.80, at 2.02 and also on 2.06.
But if your firmware is 2.12, then you won’t be able to use it with Apache Overkill.
I am using a Vita Half Byte Loader (VHBL), can I upgrade to TN-V?
If you are using a VHBL at the moment, then you will be able to upgrade to TN-V4. The day the files get released, you will be able to upgrade from VHBL to TN-V4.
When can we download TN-V4? Can I be a beta tester?
Total_Noob himself said, that he wants to release TN-V4 for every known PS Vita exploit somewhere between November 2013 and January 2014.
TN said that TN-V4 is pretty much finished, so I would guess that he does not need any new beta testers.
Firmware 3.00 (and newer) are missing in your above answer. Does TN-V4 not support firmware 3.00?
Total_Noobs 4th revision of his TN eCFW will of course supports the firmware 3.00, but for that we need a new exploit game, which isn’t publicly known yet.
There will be a new exploit game for the 3.00 TN-V4 release, but until then be sure to have a Wololo.net account, which is in a good stand. Registered users will see a ninja release, at least, 1 day before we publicly announce the new exploit game.
Does TN-V support my PS Vita Slim (PSV 2000) or PS Vita TV (PSV TV) device?
To be honest, we don’t know it YET, but we expect that TN-V will just run fine at both of these new hardware models. If you own one of these devices, feel free to try to get the TN-V exploit, because there is a high chance that it will work.
Should I update to firmware ‘insert firmware’ and use ‘insert exploit game’ instead of my current exploit game?
This is entirely your choice.
Updating the firmware will offer you every new feature of the new firmware, including the ability to play Vita games that require a new firmware.
The only difference between the firmwares is, that you have to know which exploit game is for which firmware. The second interesting difference will be explained in the last part.
Is there a major difference between running TN-V4 at a lower or higher firmware?
There is one major difference in using TN-V4 at a lower or higher firmware, and that gap is at firmware 2.12.
If you are running TN-V4 at firmware 2.12 or below, you will be able to get nearly the full 64MB of RAM, which enables you to use plugins and homebrews that were made for the PSP 2000 series and later PSP models. Your TN-V4 eCFW is basically a PSP 2000.
If you are running TN-V4 at firmware 2.50 or above, you will be able to just get the normal 32MB of RAM, which will let your TN-V4 eCFW act like a PSP 1000. This prevents the usage of PSP 2000 (or later models) plugins and homebrews.
Do you have any Firmware/Exploit game recommendations, The Z?
It is recommended to use firmware 2.12 and Fieldrunners for getting the best experience of the TN-V4 eCFW, because that way you are able to get the 64MB of RAM, the fastest launching exploit game (ever), and TN-V4 itself.
If you want to use the 32MB variant of TN-V4, then it might be recommended to use firmware 3.00 and the new exploit game, that we still have to announce. That way you’ll get TN-V4 and PS4 compatibility.
In the end it is your choice which exploit and firmware you want to use, but keep in mind, that the first firmware AFTER the TN-V4 release WILL fix TN-V4 and that the next public release of yet another eCFW might take again 6-12 months, maybe forever.
Be patient, because TN-V4 is near! Prepare your PSN Wallet and frequent the Wololo forums. Following me (@The_Zett) and Wololo (@frwololo) at Twitter might also be a good idea.
You made a slight error in the “When can we download TN-V4? Can I be a beta tester?” Section.
November 2012 and January 2013 should be November 2013 and January 2014
Thanks, updated
Thanks. I live in the past ^^
Hi The Z is it possible to use kermit exploit via TN-V and run homebrew apps on vita it self(not psp’s apps).
you are from the Connors family 😉 good article by the way.
the Z how can ı ınstall illegal ps1 games in your video you only show legal game
hey, is there a complete psx support with sound ?
I hear it wont support sound, unless TN has a suprise for us.
okay, because if i remeber right the problem with psx sound support was the lack of memory. Now with almost full 64MB psp ram it theorically let allow support it now.
This is the only reason my PSP1000 (yes the phat one) still do the job. So if you read it tn plizz try to fix this last issue, like that we can DEFINITELY put our psp in there cases, they really made a great job of enjoyness but it’s time for rest.
The sound problem is from the Vita lacking the PSP’s Media Engine
it has nothing to do with RAM
Cool thank you to take the time all i need to
Know is in this post thank alot
What are some notable homebrews that only work with the PSP 2000’s RAM? I did just fine with my CFW PSP 1000 for many many years, but I must be missing something useful.
One big one i can think of is pspstates. It’s like a savestate for an emulator but on the psp itself. It can’t be used on phat because it uses the extra 32mb of memory. Im sure other psp 2000 only plugins and hombrew are because of this too.
Hi Wololo, do I need to purchase an exploitable game to run TN-V4? Im staying on 2.12.. whats the best deal for my Vita?
Not sure I understand, if you already have GLOR then no,all you have to do is wait until the TN-V4 files are released. If you missed out on GOLR for 2.12 then you will have to upgrade your FW and wait until a 3.0 exploit is found.
Hmm…
I think I’ll play some BBS and Crisis Core once this releases. I’ve been wanting to replay Crisis Core for a while, and haven’t played BBS very much. Maybe I’ll play Phantasy Star Portable 2 again, who knows!
Will sound be supported on PS1 games with TN-V4
Can I have access to my PSN+ games if I’m using a eCFW? Can I get banned?
Yes until an update comes.
No.
Isn’t it impossible to get Fieldrunners on 2.12 now? The PS3 OpenCMA trick doesn’t work for Fieldrunners, and the proxy trick only works on 2.61.
The PS3 trick works with the EU PSN store.
It just does not work with the US store.
Otherwise:
Have a PS3 to activate your PSN account at your 2.12 vita (if it wasnt already activated), which you can do with transfering a random game to your Vita.
Then download Fieldrunners with your 3.00 Vita (a second Vita) and make a backup with your PC. Then transfer the saved Fieldrunners to the 2.12 vita.
Done.
Ohh, sorry, I forgot that the EU version allowed it. And it’s awesome that you can do that with a second Vita, though obviously mandatory updates limit its utility to PSP games and older Vita games. Thanks for the info
Great article it cover all my questions lol
Sweet! I’ve been running TN-V 1.01 and was looking to upgrade, but I wasn’t sure if I needed to. But since I could acess the psn store I can download the games I have through the eCFW. Will this mean that DLCs will work with the eCFW too?
Also, how would I upgrade from 1.01?
Thanks! You guys are awesome!
Gameocracy might be a really bad game it self but it is going to be the best exploit once TN-V4 comes out. Also it gets me back my PSP 2000 that got stolen so I’m glad I’ll be able to play PSP games again. 😀
FR on 2.12 is better. I will be using GOLOR myself, because I already have it. FR launches faster, so it’s technically better.
i thought we can only play iso if having kernel exploit only?
why in the exploit games list (kernel and user) all can do so?
you’ve got a point
TN-V4 will be released with a kernel exploit, and all of those user exploits will be able to make use of it until it is patched in a new firmware by Sony.
i mean i had gamocracy exploit (user mode) before to play nes game, and during that time TN (eCFW) didnt work as far as I know..
how come the new TN-4 could work? isnt it supposed to only work on kernel mode exploits?
TN-4 requires 2 exploits.
first it needs a usermode exploit to allow it to run custom code.
using this ability to run custom code it will trigger the 2nd exploit, a kernel mode exploit.
the kernel mode exploit has nothing to do with the game you where using, it’s a bug in the firmware that’s accessed.
all vita and many of the “newer” psp custom firmwares work like this.
You didn’t mention the part that the firmware 3.00 might cause a significant reduction of psp games supported. Am i wrong?
can u use usb mode when in psp mode?
No You can’t
What is the ps3 trick on the eu store ???
I would also like to know if ps1 sound is going to work? I am thinking no, but figured I’d ask.
they already have one, but so buggy that they can’t announce to the scene. we don’t know if Total Noob would like to realise it in Tn v4. we could have surprise
Will this exploit get my account banned from PSN? I really do want to hack my Vita, but I don’t want years of Trophies, game data, etc. to go down the drain.
Noob-friendly advice-
Trust me you won’t be banned in anyway. But after you’ve “hacked” you won’t be able to earn any more trophies as you have to update(don’t update as the “hack” won’t work anymore if you do). You should research more to get a good grasp of this scene. Because its not so much about hacking but being able to use your Vita’s full potential.
You can never be banned. There is no way for them to know if you are running these exploits.
Will I need to buy another game if I already have one for vhbl? I am on 2.12 with the exploited game. Sorry for the question.
Also on your wololo app every time I press the back button on
my phone it closes the app instead of going back 🙁
Will TNV4 be released with a kernel exploit? My goal is to have the most recent fw to play physical copies while being able to load psp isos. I am at 2.02 with UNO exploit. Will I be able to do it on 3.00?
yes you can, but you won’t have the Extra ram 64mb promised for previous exploits. it will be Tn V with 32mb ram .
Thanks for the reply. I would rather be on a later fw with iso support than have 64mb of ram.
I wish a ps vita actual hack appeared, still on 2.02
I agree but i hope it happens on 3.00 they mentioned it has package installer now
can i play pirated psp games using tnv4??
Stop asking the same question over and over again
AND READDDDDDD
Yes
Weeeh i just bought my psn card so im ready and finally i can update and buy malicious rebirth . I just hope the compatibility isues wont affect type zero cause the fan translation is still ongoing
I have the arcade bowling and air hockey hack but it only mentions the arcade games and world of pool in the article.So will I have to buy a new exploit game or will my current air hockey work with the TN-V exploit ?
Sorry but I’m not clear in this so just wannna make sure.
Thanks
“Arcade games” means:
Arcade Darts, Arcade Pool, Arcade Airhockey, etc.
Same with the “monster hunter titles” column.
It is just less to type out all these game names.
Thanks for clearing that up.Its good to be clear and now I know I do not have to rush to get the game exploit.I can just get the TN-V when its released!!!!
cheers to you “The Z”
YAY! Thats so awesome… I just sold my PS Vita today… Im fine with my PSP 2000 🙂
can 2.61 fieldrunner run psp iso or no
I’m on 2.02 and I’ve missed all other exploits, I’ve got an exploitable game for TN-V4 now, but do I need a specific game or just any of the above?
My Vita has been left in its box since day 1, would someone please advise me on what the best way to go about it? Me and my Vita grow tired..
Please and thank you.
Im a little confused as to what you said in your first sentence.
Do you own any of the games listed in the article above on your 2.02 firmware?
If you do then your set.
If you dont, I suggest looking up how to use charles proxy/SKFU’s new proxy! That way you can stay on your 2.02 firmware and still download the ninja release game/an unpatched game listed above.
I dont know if sony actually patches em, i heard they just pull em and force and update then they put em back unchanged XD
Thanks for your response greysmoke, your info is much appreciated.
I do indeed own, Apache overkill and am running on 2.02.
So I will finally be able to play my ISOs on my Vita, once TN-V4 arrives
Sorry, my response did not post fully:
Thanks for your response greysmoke, your info is much appreciated.
I do indeed own, Apache overkill and am running on 2.02.
So I will finally be able to play my ISOs on my Vita, once TN-V4 arrives
One more thing if I may, what is this about extra RAM being available? Do you know anything about that?
Much love and appreciation to Total_Noob for his hard work and dedication to the scene. I will be religiously checking the website for an update ^.^
If your on a firmware above 2.12 then you wont be able to run the most advanced and powerful homebrews the psp has to offer. The ram increase generally speeds up loading times in psp games and things of that nature. So with your current 2.02 and apache overkill you will have the full 64kb of ram! <3
You are a legend, greysmoke!
Thank you very much for your attention and help. Now I can hardly wait for the release.
You have a very nice day/night. ^.^ <3
I’m going craaaaazy, I want to publish the files!!
i have 2.60with vhbl,so it is only 32m ram.i want know vhbl running TN-V4 can play ISO? And does it have same experice like kernel exploit to play.
I cant close the wololo web page just waiting the “D day”, tks so much wololo and friends!! O_O”
YESsssssss I can use my field runners exploit
Fieldrunners might be the fastest loading exploit but it is one of the more expensive games to buy.
I am using the UNO exploit and I am assuming there is no benefit to upgrading to 2.12. As far as I can tell, Gamocracy is not back in the US store.
Fieldrunners is totally worth the $6.99.
Not only the Fastest Exploit, but a pretty fun addicting minis.
I remember playing this when it first came out the Ipod touch.
Ahhh! Good Times
I second that. I bought it in the PSP a long time ago, and had lots of fun with that game
Since when is 5€ expensive?
UNO was also 5€ and other games were more expensive (motorstorm, monster hunter, tennis, japanese baseball)
Same deal, however this shouldn’t mean that the game for 3.00 was Fieldrunners, since The Z already claimed that they chose to not release it but were forced to due to having the update make it useless.
I’m really sorry, I’m a ***. Should I stay at FW 2.61 or upgrade?
If you dont currently have an exploit game, then upgrade to 3.00 and await ninja release religiously!
Possibly a dumb question, but does running a CFW like TN-4 have any impact on my ability to upgrade to future OFW? Is there any way to uninstall the CFW, or will an OFW upgrade wipe it out automatically?
ALso, would playing PSN-enabled games like DRAGON’S CROWN over wifi still be possible using Charles Proxy after I’m no longer on the latest firmware? Thanks.
HI, WHAT ABOUT A CMA-PS3 ? sorry for the caps
yes its possible all the way
tnv has
impacts ability to OFW upgrade
no possible way to uninstall
and an OFW from other device(ps ps3 ps4) will wipe it
psn titles like dragons’crown wifi is still possibel
using either
ps3proxyservergui or charles or any fiddler
oh *** i shouldnt have installed 450ps3 300vita becuz it made
me redagree the privacy bankrupcy policy
d03s 1t pl4y 1s0z?
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