Upcoming Ninja release for Vita 3.36 and 3.50. Read the fine print!
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As I’ve strongly hinted on twitter yesterday, Qwikrazor87 is going to release his next “unpatchable” hack through a ninja release on our forums.
If you don’t know what Ninja releases are or how they work, have a look at this thread on /talk. Basically: be good and active on our forums, and the release will come to you before a public announcement. Ultimately, everyone will know about the game used for the exploit, but members of our forum who see the Ninja release will know about it first.
There is a catch to this release: Qwikrazor has announced that in order to run the exploit you will need a second, hacked, device. I know that to many of you, this makes the exploit not so interesting, so if that’s your case, just move on and wait for the next hacker to kindly release their hard work (there is no ongoing plan for another release AFAIK, as of now).
Now, how does the secondary device requirement work? Well, if you’re on 3.36 (the recommended scenario), you’ll need a hacked device (either a PSP or a hacked Vita) to help install a bubble on your Vita. Once this is done, you don’t need the second device anymore.
On 3.50 however, things get complicated: Qwikrazor87 told me you would need the secondary device every time you want to run the hack. Of course, you can put your vita to sleep in order to “keep” the hack in ram, but overall, for 3.50, the hack appears to be more of a technical stunt than an actually useful release.
Bottom line is, if possible, stay on 3.36 or below.
Regarding the “unpatchable” nature of the hack: that is Qwikrazor’s statement and we can’t really predict what aces Sony have up their sleeves. My advice is, if you are already running a hacked Vita, don’t update for now.
But if you’re on 3.50, or better, 3.36, and have no exploited game so far, then this release could be your chance, so stay tuned on /talk.
So not only you need an already exploited PSP/Vita, but a specific game as well?
I guess I’m staying on 3.18 as is, since getting the new game there already requires a PS3.
got it…. thanks
Can a ps3 count as an already hacked device?
No. Has to be PSP or Vita
I’m just gonna stay at 3.18 with the web exploit. That’s how they got the 3DS hacked & downgraded, through the browser.
But the vita isn’t a 3DS
Not going to happen, Sony is not as stupid as Nintendo.
Alright, so it’s either fiddling with a proxy on 3.36 to get a game or fiddling with a second device on every cold reboot on 3.50? Neither sound optimal, but this release is good either way, don’t get me wrong on this at all.
By “hacked” PSP, does it mean a PSP running on a custom firmware?
Yes
Thanks Wololo for clarifying that up. Then I guess I must have my first chance of running exploits on my PSV since having only gotten one recently.
Does this include LCFW? (The one that isn’t permanent) PSP as a “Hacked” Device?
Yes. You just need to run a CFW (full, permanent, temporary, heck, even a HEN should work) or an eCFW (if you are using a hacked Vita instead of a PSP).
Not to sound stupid, but I was guessing there is something else more specific with the word “hacked” with the term “PSP” other than custom firmware. Or may, both are just one and the same.
I’m ready! 😀 I charged my psp go running 6.60 pro c and my psp slim just in case.. I have 20$ in my psn wallet. Vita is still on 3.36 currently turned off right now just to be sure it won’t be updated 😀
Same. Im so exicted
Same here! (+ I’m hoping this will work with my PSP E1004)
Me too 😉 Thus time Im very excited. ;()
unfortunately, nope, it won’t work with the PSP E1k (Street).
dangit! But thanks a ton for this hint, I’ll fetch another psp then.
Psp e100 won’t work.. I think it’ll need to have a wifi adhoc capable
does a “hacked” vita with a banned account work as a second device?
Thanks in advance
Yup!
Dont need another game Exploit… on 3.18 already …
When there will be exploits without the need to buy games for every FW I get tired of this…
When there will be PSP eCFW on PS Vita without the need of buy games or even Native PS VITA Homebrews?
I slowly lose the interest in PSVita!
For PSP HB with OLED Screen AND onlineplay I need 2 PSVitas not a good relationship it ‘s not worth it really NOT from the perspective of hacking and also NOT from the RETAIL GAME and FUTURE of PS Vita
Sony is drop support slowly no more AAA Games releases
so imho only a REAL NATIVE CFW will make sense again…
Sony makes more money on exploited Games they deserve
Please Don’t go away!…all the devs on this site are working hard for you…just update to FW 3.60 on your vita and stay tuned, but don’t go away…WE NEED YOU!!!
Yes but only small exploit to install PSP mode come out of it, I’m grateful to all the scene for there work but still everyone expected the Vita to be a better PSP and expected it would come with a full CFW and all the stuff, the vita is only half the PSP was now.
If you’re so sick of it, hack it yourself and release the sh*t for everyone already, it really is that easy…
I have a few questions.
1) So for those who are on 3.36, after installing the exploit, could they just update afterwards and they won’t have to require the use of the second hacked Vita/PSP
2) Just so I’m clear on this. For those who are on 3.5, every time they boot up a custom bubble, for example “Type Zero”, they would need the second hacked PSP/Vita?
Custom Bubbles are 3.36 only.
3.50 wont have custom bubbles, until someone releases a new method.
Oh alright. Thanks. I’ll see how this turns out. Hopefully the exploit game is below $5. Saving for a PS4.
Welp. Guess it’s time to charge the old slim PSP again
Stupid question but will this work for 3.20 users as well or just the two firmwares mentioned above? I have no problems putting my PSTV in standby mode for gaining direct PSN access but would be nice if I still had the option for lower firmware as I am still on the fence. Not many of the exploitable games are PSTV compatible
“Upcoming” I don’t like that time frame. That could mean an hour from now or a week from now.
I’m wondering if it can be on a PSP with a different account?
I have that game on my PSP but the account its on is banned.
I’m guessing it’ll be the same account so I’m SOL?
Does the PSP have to be on the latest firmware? Mine is on 6.20 or 6.60 or…. Dunno? Whatever was the latest CFW about a year ago when I last turned it on.
Account doesnt matter
PSP has to run a 6.xx CFW, doesnt matter if ME, LME, PRO, 6.20, 6.3x or 6.6x.
I didnt quite get it… You still need a 2nd device even if youre currently on 3.36 with a working exploit already?
i wait developer 173210.
thanks
There’s a requested CFW version on the psp or any of them are fine with this exploit?
Because I own a psp 1000 fat and just want to know if is it ok or not.
Thx
I never, never, never should have left the 3.18. Upgraded just to pick up the theme of freedom wars, which actually does not exist in the psn us.
Now I am in 3:36 with ARK, but I really want is the TNV.
Sorry about the rant.
ARK-2 is better than TNV in some ways. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot over it. Embrace it. More good things are sure to come.
This may or may not even be known at this point but are there any restrictions on the type of hacked device? (I have a PSP Go running 6.20 PRO C with the perma patch)
That’ll work. Has to be Psp 1k/2k/3k/GO running 6.XX CFW
a PS Vita with OFW 3.36 and a PSP with 6.61 ME 2.3 are waiting here for the new Ninja Release… I’m new in the Vita Scene but I hope I will manage the exploit….
Excelente noticia toca esperar con ansias…
Just a quick question before the ninja release.. I’m on 3.36 right now so I can’t access psn to buy the exploited game,.. so how do I buy the said game and transfer it on my vita?..
Proxy or PS3
Thanks! I have 2 vita.. would it work if I update one to 3.50 to gain access to psn.. buy the said game then download the game and swap it to my other vita which is on 3.36? Would that work?
Might work, might not work.
Getting games from a new FW Vita to an old FW Vita sometimes works and sometimes fails.
Ahh, Thanks for the info! I will try that first.. and I will download the game on ps3 aswell just in case ir don’t work.. last question
How do I transfer the game from my ps3 to vita using cma app.. I’m not really sure but don’t you need to be sign in your ps acct to use cma?..
Wouldn’t a PSP also work for buying the game?
can I do a proxy and log-in to PSN and get DLCs and updates and stuffs if I’m on 3.18?
Thanks!
and how do I connect if it is possible? is there a program that makes it possible?
Unfortunately I dont think anything below 3.36 can access PSN anymore. Something changed about how devices connect. So even with things like Vita Update Blocker you cant get on PSN.
What you would need at this point is a PS3 on latest OFW, and Open CMA. This would allow you to grab your PSN content and transfer it to your Vita.
I’m on the megamix exploit yet waitin’ for more good things to come. Still, good for qwik for finding whatever he’s found, not everyone had a vita back then, and most people here probably have a PSP (since PSP is pretty great).
I’m guessing it wouldn’t include earlier firmwares as of 3.36 the PSP is running 6.61 firmware. Doh should have thought about that before asking a dumb question.
Damn it, my PSP charger just bit the dust last week.
Will a PSP Go work as well? Also, will this require another purchased PSP game?
I think the psp go will work too as long it’s running 6.xx cfw.. and yes you need to buy the exploited said game on psn
Can anyone explain 2 things:
1) What new i can get from new exploit if i already have old 3.36 exploit installed? Will i get ability to backup and restore custom bubbles as mentioned in news earlier?
2) If new exploit will be better than old one, can i use current custom bubble with exploited game to install new exploit/custom bubble?
if you already have old 3.36 expoit installed, just pass this.
Any info about the needed hacked Vita/PSP? I got a PSP E1004 with a CFW without internet access (since the beast comes with no WLAN).
Will it work? 🙁
what about 3.01 that cant go on PSN anymore
If you don’t have PSN connection you need to use a proxy, there’s a guide here on wololo. Or if you have a PS3/PS4/PSTV that can get to the PSN, you can download the content from that.
Proxy only works for the 2nd last firmware, so 3.50 is the most recent, which means that proxies work on 3.36. Thats it.
Older firmwares require a PS3.
PS3, PS4 and Vita are banned from the network in one shot
Will I be able to play my backups AND buy new games on PSN (or even access the PS+) with this release?
I’m on 3.18 and enjoy playing my backups, but I miss the PSN and PS+ games that I used to subscribe…
Unfortunately not. Sony changed the way Vita’s connect to PSN with 3.36. So its likely bypasses wont be around for that.
If you have a PS3 or another updated sony device and a computer with open CMA I think you still can, someone will have to correct me if not.
You can download the games, but those who require a newer firmware (say 3.30) can’t be started on lower firmwares, so I guess I’ll be stuck in the past if I want my PSP games…
well being as I emulate my psp games on my shield I don’t exactly need this but I got it anyway just because if its really unpatchable I don’t want to miss it
the exploit itself isn’t “unpatchable”, it’s only unpatchable by the savedata blacklist.
ah misunderstood that part (haven’t been paying attention to how exploits are done for about a year now) but oh well already purchased it and want to try out this new way
Hi. Do I need to purchase the game in the USA psn? or psn region doesnt matter?
Sorry for my english.
Qwikrazor had mentioned he was having issues stabilizing the EU version although it was generally similar titles. It seems like he may have cleared that up though, judging the tweets he sent out.
I’m new to the vita scene. I have a vita on firmware 3.36 i just missed the save game exploits 🙁 so if i want to use vhbl on my vita i need a psp and a exploit game bought from psn?
For the upcoming exploit release you will need a hacked PSP/PSTV/Vita alongside the device you want to hack. You can use the ISO version of the needed game on PSP. Not sure if you need another title or not.
If you have another hacked device you can get VHBL on your 3.36 vita.
If its possible to stay on 3.36 will it be possible to switch to 3.50 if there is a more permanent fix such as custom bubbles coming back?
Seems like the exploit is going to operate differently for devices using 3.50. According to Qwikrazor87 the 3.36 devices will need the other hacked device until they create a custom bubble, but 3.50 requires the hacked device each time.
This is probably going to be the situation you face every time there’s updates / exploits. However given 3.36 or 3.50, it’d be better to stick with 3.36 for now.
Thx for the reply
Any news if a PSP E1004 will work with the new exploit? If no, I’ll have to fetch a new PSP 🙁
Qwikrazor87 said e1000 will not work for exploit. If this is due to the lack of wireless capability seems like you’re out of luck with that model! :/
nope sorry, it won’t
I have a 3.18 without any exploitable game. Will this one work or do I need to update to 3.36?
I guess being active on the scene on other sites (procfw google code page, Coldbird’s Forums) won’t actually count thoward’s being trustworthy here on wololo.net ? I am curious about this but I dont even have an account on your forum.
Will this exploit also work on the PSTV?
Is it safe to use this though? Total-Noob hasn’t had any pre-release access has he? I’d like to continue using my Vita
no, the files are only handled/compiled by me. xD
Toplel. Qwikrazor is creating the files, so they should be safe 😉
Getting a mod through an old device already nodded, brilliant. It may not be the neatest option, but should open the doors for further development.