Prepare yourself: TN-V is coming to Firmware 3.18 via Gladiator Begins & Z.H.P.!
While we have already told you, that a new kernel mode exploit for the PS Vitas PSPemulator has just been released, we did not tell you, that this will definitely allow the execution of the TN-V eCFW for the PS Vita at Firmwares up to 3.18 in near future!
Japanese Developer 173210 said, that he is currently working on porting TN-V to the Firmware 3.18 Z.H.P. – Zettai Hero Project exploit, which will enable you to run TN-V at your PS Vita, as long as you have an exploit game.
If you do not have an exploit game right now, keep reading…
Since people like proof, have a video of TN-V running at firmware 3.18.
Usually a kernel mode release would happen via a ninja release, so most people can get it, but this time it is a bit different.
This one was pretty much a ‘forced release’, since ‘a lot’ of people got access to this private kernel mode exploit, and most of the people were unauthorized.
It is sad that people can not keep their mouths shut about this, and that they share the work of others with 3rd parties.
Usually we would have released a new kernel mode exploit for the very next major firmware, e.g. 3.30, and bundled it with a new usermode exploit game, but I’ve already told you that it is different this time.
If you do not have an exploit game right now, then be sure to grab the PSP game ‘Gladiator Begins‘. It is 10,99€/7,99$ in the PSN Stores and won’t be available for too long!
If you miss this chance, or if the game is not available in your Region, then simply stay tuned, don’t update your firmware higher than 3.18, because we are going to release a new excellent VHBL exploit game for the firmware 3.30 (after its release).
The firmware 3.30 exploit game will work at firmware 3.18, and it will be able to run TN-V at firmware 3.18, but not 3.30.
The new game will be able to run VHBL at 3.30, but not TN-V, since Sony will now, most likely, fix TN-V in firmware 3.30.
It sounds a bit dumb to release it now, but this is qwikrazor87’s very own work and therefore his very own decision. Take what you can get and use this kernel mode exploit up to firmware 3.18!
The file release should be pretty soon, so stay tuned!
Sources via qwikrazor87 and 173210.





Anyone got Gladiator Begins EU to work?
Ok you have to press X on the “Item Box” menu to glitch it
I assumed it would glitch at load time
lol, thank you, it work for me too 🙂
It different from persona 2 exploit so i thought it not working
I have an CA PSN account.
did you try the US save?
if you did and it not working then you have to wait for CA save file
Ok you have to press X on the “Item Box” menu to glitch it
I assumed it would glitch at load time
he can’t see the save file so i think it’s wrong region
So what about Space Invaders? Any eCFW files?
sorry for reposting, but i can´t find my first comment.:/
Those questions were for the Zeet
Why when i press X on Item Box, it’ll become white screen, green screen for a moment and blue screen for like 30 seconds before errors show up :/
Try to hold R-Trigger while pressing X
Boo to the people who leaked the game early – they were sitting on this until 3.30 for a good reason. Still, it sounds like its not catastrophic. Well done all.
Não Consegui baixar mais o jogo Gladiator begins !!! Não esta mais desponivel
perdeu playboy
cara, vc conseguiU? eu nao consigo, assim que dou load save game o jogo continua normalmente.
ainda esta a venda.
I finally can play type-0 thx a lot.
i cannot copy emulater in this psvita tnv 3.18 helpe me how to copy emulater
Perfectly runs iso file grt work guys 🙂 kindly also put exploited game link in your original
post
Im stuck in the TN recovery menu. When I try to install 6.60 files I get an error opening files.What do I do now?
i get the same mate 🙁
Did you actually put the 6.60 files into the savegamefolder(as 660.PBP)? The firmware files are not shipped with the exploit!
You should have read the instructions better. Download 6.60 PSP firmware and name it as 660.PBP. Put it in your exploit directory and copy it over. Try again
when i try to load a game via S9XTYLMECM emu it freeze. is there a known bug?
i have still the 100-in-1 megamix exploit and fw 3.01 on my “second” vita. but this vita has the problem that sometimes the left analogue stick is malfunctioning and somebody, who got the same probleme, said that after an update (i mean it was on 3.15) the probleme never appeared anymore. so i don´t know if i should update, but i think i´ll better stay on 3.01, i won´t believe that the update is the solution for this
me dont work.
Me, using us save, us psn, vita 2000 and it loaded as normal save file to day 2…
Hold R-Trigger and press X on Item Box
i hold R and press X and botton back appears.
i press back and file to day 2…
After the save file loaded, press x at the “item box” menu
oh my god… i win !!!! thanks man
After you have loaded the save file you have to select the item box ingame with X(while holding R-Trigger).
The exploit doesn’t trigger on load, it triggers after what i described above.
OK. I LAST QUESTION:
YOU GOT TO ROTATE METAL GEAR SOLID 1 PSX?
I don’t know whether or not to get this as I found my PSP 1003 the other day and put CFW onto that but the problem is that it’s pink and I get funny looks whenever I use it in public.
I’m so glad I looked here today 🙂
Thanks guys, really appreciate this. You’re the best!
hi im currently on the 3.01 ben ten tn v exploit, and am looking to update so i can play the new sword art online game (which requires 3.12 to play) that got released. i am australian and dont plan to switch psn regions so gladiator begins is out of the question. im curious if i were to update to 3.18 how would i be able to download the unreleased xploit game if you cant access the without updating to 3.30.
i have also read as an alternative you can manually update to a desired firmware such as 3.15. would it be possible to manually update to 3.15 and download the space invaders exploit? any replies are greatfully appreciated.
just looking for the best possible way to update to play sword art and keep my tnv capability’s cheers.
i got black screen after pressing (R-Trigger and X) on Item Box
nothing happen, put the save file us, 660 and tnv… (us account)
need help is the first time i do this…
have the files been released already? seeing people having problems loading the xploit but haven’t seen the savedata files anywhere…
qwikrazor87 posted them on his twitter account.
can we dll PSPfiler direct to XMB or to we have to transfer it via OCMA?
I transfer CSO Games and they appear but ISO Backups Dont appear? Why i Have to do? Thnks for the help
That moment when he does whatever he wants… And why not? His kexploit, right? Although it could have been done better, he did what he wanted.
Besides, he helped contribute a hardy amount to the scene, so yeah.
downloaded from his twitter post, installed and works perfectly
please can you explain how you did i am new i have the game but dont know how to do it please
exploit files here depending on region https://twitter.com/qwikrazor87
copy the save data through CMA
follow the instructions here http://wololo.net/downloads/index.php/download/7672
“qwikrazor87 @qwikrazor87 · 21h
Load save > on the next menu, press X on Item Box.”
Freakin’ A THANKS! FYI noobs just un-zip this data into your content manager save-game location for PSP games (you know where you backup your save games on the PC), then on your Vita ‘restore’ your save game for Gladiator beings FROM the PC- bam itll upload the hacked save to the Vita. Now dont go and erase it & BACKUP Gladiator Beings game to your PC. I highly recommend blocking content manager assistant with your firewall (I use Norton – it works) and do all your data transfer with the Vita connected to the PC so Sony dosent have any chance on patching your Vita without you knowing.
thanks. can i upvote your comment? 😀
hi everyone i just downloaded gladiator begins but i am not familiar ecfw tn-v and all this .. is there anyone who can help me and tell me what do i need to do exactly which file to download etc? thank you i am new here
First time user of any sort of hack in the Vita world.
So, the stupid questions shall begin…..
Do i need to install the “660 files” everytime i reboot?
In order to use eCFW, do i need to run the exploit everytime i reboot?
Nope. Just the first time.
tried to post few instructions but “Your comment is awaiting moderation” probably because of the links
you don’t know how happy i am now :DDDDDDDD
Just a quick stupid question:
Where the heck to do i get the Gladiator Begins savegame from?
Nobody want the next VHBL Ninja Release now lol
eCFW so F#ck themes
who need Themes now?
Can anyone tell me how I put psx isos onto the vita?
I kept getting a blue screen when I was trying the gladiator begins exploit. My problem was I was following this guide
http://wololo.net/downloads/index.php/download/7672
My problem was I extracted the TN.BIN’ and ‘FLASH0.TN files right away then tried the exploit.
I should have just followed the instructions that came with gladiator begins save.
I just wanted to share this so no one else makes the same mistake.
thx man you were right…. goodbye blue screen
Yeah. Thx man. Just add 660.PDP into the save data and voila. No more blue screen.
Maybe a dumb question but im confused,
Quote : “If you do not have an exploit game right now, then be sure to grab the PSP game ‘Gladiator Begins‘. ”
Well I have “Numblast” exploit game on FW3.01 and I want to update to FW3.18.
Do I need to buy ‘Gladiator Begins‘ to run eCFW ? or can I still use “Numblast” ????
you need to buy either z.h.p. or gladiator begins Numblast exploit is patched in the firmwares updates
Hi Experts,
I have copy pbp file and save data to vita, when I start GB and choose LOAD GAME, game display ‘There is no data.’, when press X button, nothing happens. Please advise.
You’re using wrong region of save data. Try redownload your save data according to the region.
Hello Itk! What is your PSN account region?
This question is for wololo: is save game exploit GB working for CA PSN account?
Please help me, wololo!
do i just have to wait for the tnv fliles for 3.15 skate park city or can i use the ones for 3.18?
sorry for bad english
I thought gladiator begins and z.h.p only are the only kexploit for 3.18 i went and buy the game, but now there is patapon and i have that game long time ago the article title is so wrong! I need a refund! 🙁
Can anyone explain what the “PSX Loader” means? Is it within TN-V? Or is it a separate exploit that is aimed only for PSX games?
Separate exploit. Guarantees fully working sound on all games given that it piggybacks off the enviornment of the already-loaded PS1 game.