The current status of Vita hacking on firmwares 3.30 and 3.35
There’s lots of excitement going on around the native vita hack for owners of a Vita up to firmware 3.18 included. vitasploit, memtools_vita, etc…
But if you updated to one of the latest 3.3x firmwares (by choice or not), you’re probably feeling the hard cold wind of “we don’t care about you” from the scene right now.
Well, don’t get too desperate though. Hackers are always looking for new solutions, and just because many of them chose to stay on lower firmwares because that’s the best thing to do for investigation purposes, it does not mean they’re not thinking of upper firmwares. Ultimately, anything we learn about the Vita on firmware 3.18 and lower, will help the hacking community dig deeper into further firmwares.
With that being said, this could be a long time before anything happens on this front for the latest firmwares.
However, not all hope is lost. the ePSP scene is still hard at work to get good ol’ VHBL and TN-V up and running on the latest firmwares.
There’s of course the recent “Bubble exploit” from Qwikrazor, which I have tried, and I confirm it rocks. But I’m also afraid it could be reasonably simply patched by Sony. Nevertheless, it’s a very cool thing and I think Qwikrazor has plans to release it eventually.
Screenshot from Heleius
Even without that, we have been given countless confirmations that “typical” game-triggered exploits still exist on the PSP emulator of the latest Vita firmware. People have also confirmed that despite the massive leak that happened in September, some kernel exploits and game exploits are still available, giving me some hope that a future TN-V or VHBL release is not out of the question.
Keep in mind that these things take time. Not so long ago, it was still believed that the typical entry vectors for VHBL and TN-V had been patched by Sony. Hackers have now found new entry points for those. One step back, one step forward… as always.
Bottom line is, the question is not “if”, but “when”. That is, of course, up to the devs of these exploits to make that decision.
this exploit gets me soo hard 8=D –> 8=====D~~
i know that feeling… your mom as well.
so exciting. 8IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID~~~
Should I update, since I’m not very interested in the web kit exploit?
Also what fw does the ps tv come with?
PSTV comes with FW3.20, it’s basically the same with as FW3.18 but you know, on a higher firmware ver(lolz i dunno really), do not try to put your FW3.18 memory card on a FW3.20, as you can’t swap back..
And also don’t update. You’ll miss the web exploit..
I’ll use the exploit on the ps tv instead and buy a bigger memory card for the PS TV.
Could the bubble exploit allow installation of psp games not on the store? and if it does get released and eventually patched would the games disappear with? i imagine they wouldn’t but i don’t know since there is very little info aboutvthe exploit
In previous posts he mentioned playing Type-0 on his Vita during tests, so yes you can
GODSPEED!
Argh I’m torn between updating so I can play my vita games online or waiting for something amazing on 3.18. First world problems
Buy a second Vita.
First world solution 🙂
Even in a 3rd world country like Brazil, you can easily find a used PSVita around $160 (~450 Brazilian Reais). It’s not so expensive AND its a better solution instead a PSP.
And I already have two XD
If you get a NEW PS VITA what will the FIRMWARE be,that comes with it?
Hello there wololo, is there a site that has infoS on released vita games..
I wanna know what’s the firmware required for newer games like Freedom Wars and the upcoming Tales of Hearts R…
I have a vita fat on FW3.18 and a Vita TV on FW3.01..
This has been answered on wololotalk, 3.15 is the lowest it’ll run on.
For both. usually people post their results on wololotalk. You can usually find help there.
will do.. Thanks!
Yes, we have a list here: http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=14537 and /talk member Daniel_Davies85 has kindly accepted to update it again, as it had been stalled for a while.
Thanks Wololo! You rock as always!
I can confirm that the retail copy of Tales of Hearts R works fine on 3.18 without asking you to update (Been playing it a lot recently :D)
Thanks!!
I love reading these thanks for the updates. I have a semi-related question though, is there any word on when we might see TN-V11? I can’t get full sound on Megaman x3 when using my XS moto ps1 exploit, i need me a popsloader. I opologize if you’ve answered before or if this is the wrong place to ask.
come on bubblessssssssssssssss
i like bubblesssssssss
Crazy for bubblesssssss
Thanks wololo for ur hard work to inform the community on what is going on, i cant wait for the release of this amazing bubble hack for 3.35 and finally being able to play emulators in my work place with my Vita freshly bought! :p
that’s why qwikrazor is awesome, he never keeps things which he has shown to public for so long
#antiepeen
Gostaria de servir risoto para os convidados. Receber os amigos para celebrar meus 50 anos. Mas não quero ficar na cozinha.Posso preparar com antecedencia e só esquentar na hora de seig?riObrrvado,Regina
You’re a real deep thinker. Thanks for sharing.
Oh you are killing me! I could so go for a bite of that right now!! (and it’s 6:41 AM! here!!) I’m checking out your raw chocolate truffles now though, if they’re anything like that picture, I think I might just cry tears of joy!
I agree that people on higher firmwares shouldnt worry too much because with a native hack comes with a lot of stuff that can be looked at and loopholes can be found much faster with that access. At least I’d like to believe so.
webkits psvita was headache to understand just release the bubbles.
No 1 is impossible well done guys kip up a gud work hep hep hoorayyyy…
i like bubnlessssssssss
Last
NOPE.AVI
i vote for retro rampage city rrc for the next one 😀
just bought it
the democrazy of exploits and popups 😀
nice work guy onto the scene keep goin in the right way
So if I’m able to make an artificial vhbl/TN bubble, then am i able to make a bubble of the psp ISOs I run through TN?
Feeling like the scene “don’t care” about me is farthest from the truth. Never been happier to be on this site no matter what I might miss.
Son Z release those exploits …dont be an *** like your mom
Salut Wololo dsl de déranger j’aimerai s’avoir si il est encore possible de cracker ma vita j’aimerais beaucoup pouvoir jouer a Pokemon etc
Merci pour ta future réponse 😉
I like the loopyplls, even if it's from last year. We'd like to buy some to give out! I could help you put ribbons on them one day if we can get together. Does your poor ankle prohibit this? nm
for all those who are afraid to update, just get another vita it’s not that big of a deal. It was driving me crazy at first but now look at em.
Not everyone is made of money to pay another 250 dollars or
i would never pay that much for another vita, and i didn’t. Won’t got past $200 for this.
Any date to release this exploit?
How do I help on linux can I run the webkit on linux?
Im on firmware 3.15 and a recently bought the borderlands 2 slim ps vita bundle. Should i update to the latest firmware. What should i do because i want to hack my ps vita?
so… any new development? i really need to play psp games T_T 3.35 here