NoNpDrm version 1.1 released and VitaShell updated to 1.74 – Important bug fixes for the Vita/PSTV
TheFlow is known for releasing a lot of awesome software, such as Adrenaline, for the PSVita but with all software, there are some bugs and issues that need to be sorted out. Thanks to update 1.1 to NoNpDrm and VitaShell 1.74, more bugs got squashed so that everybody could get a more pleasant experience on their HENkaku-enabled devices.
What’s NoNpDrm and what got updated in version 1.1?
In a nutshell, NoNpDrm is a plugin that disables all forms on DRM protection on PSVita games (PSX and PSP games in PKG format don’t work but you should be using Adrenaline to play those titles anyway). In practice, NoNpDrm is mostly used for making ‘backups’ for both legal and illegal purposes (piracy shall not be discussed on Wololo or its /talk forums!). Now, NoNpDrm got updated to version 1.1 and the following got updated:
- A bug was fixed in which fake license files of addcont on grw0: were not being created.
It is recommended you get this update if you use NoNpDrm so that you avoid any issues that could crop up when using this plugin. To get it, just follow the link below, download the skprx file, replace the old skprx file (of NoNpDrm 1.0) and reboot your device.
What’s VitaShell and what got updated in version 1.74?
VitaShell, the ultimate file manager for the PSVita with a lot of useful features, doesn’t really need an introduction. Apart from managing your filesystem, it could be used for FTP/USB file transfer, installing VPKs and a lot of other things such as QR code reading which was introduced in version 1.71. From version 1.71 to 1.74, the following got fixed:
- 1.71: PSVSD USB device mounting got fixed.
- 1.71: Fixed a bug in which the QR reader result got outputted twice.
- 1.71: A bug was fixed in which uma0: options were not greyed out on devices other than the PSTV.
- 1.72: Files from HTTPS links scanned by QR codes can be downloaded.
- 1.72: PSVSD and PFS mounting bugs got fixed
- 1.73: The crash when you pressed triangle in the home menu got sorted out.
- 1.74: QR download and the C2-13696-5 error got fixed.
- 1.75/next update: The QR reader functionality gets fixed again since on 1.74, you’re no longer able to open scanned URLs directly in the browser. VPK installations from a QR code still work however. Other bug fixes.
It is recommended you get VitaShell 1.74 for a better experience (unless you need the ability to copy URLs from QR codes to the browser). You should be notified of the update if you’re connected to WiFi when you open VitaShell. You may also get VitaShell 1.74 via VitaDB, VHBB (uses VHBB) or by directly installing the VPK from the link below.
Conclusion
As these are both pieces of software that have to do with important system functionality, make sure that they are from TRUSTED sources. If you have any issues, report them to ‘TheFlow’ on GitHub in a civil and well though out manner! Make sure that you do not open new issues (i.e bug reports) on GitHub before checking if any similar issues had already been closed/fixed.
NoNpDrm 1.1(more info + download link): https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/NoNpDrm/releases/tag/v1.1
VitaShell 1.74 (more info + download link): https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaShell/releases/tag/1.74
Everytime I power up the Vita it now gets an error saying it didn’t shut down properly last time.
Even if I press the Power button and power off properly.
Thanks a whole bunch for being informative! Only wish they update molecular shell as well with same if not better features.
So, you’re pushing VShells QR reader, but you’re not supplying QR Codes, for future downloads? The Egg has been made, start using the Chicken! 🙂
I love how easy vita shell makes things; just wish it would stop giving me a “file corrupted” error anytime i mount my USB as Uxo on the PSTV
Yes, thanks as well for being our news source!
I am saying my prayers and taking my vitamins and being good for Xmas and all, in hopes that someday usb will be auto-enable.
I tried to prep for a new sd2vita coming in the mail. I tried using VitaShell 1.74 to copy the files from my Vita memory card to my computer. It failed repeatedly because the mounting of the drive reset. You also can’t just select all files and copy. It won’t copy anything if you do. You have to manually copy folder by folder which makes it unworkable
Have there been any reports of PSN account risk in using this? I’d love to be able to download purchased games onto my PSTV again, since Sony broke it a few months back, but I don’t want to put my entire library at risk. ^^;
That would require you, of course, to log in to PSN which would prompt you to update. You won’t be able to download anything from the store until there is another spoof available.
The spoof on henkaku enso works well enough to connect to the PSN for trophy updates, etc… I just get that stupid error when I try to download a game from the PS Store. I haven’t had any problems yet, but somehow bypassing DRM seems like something that might cross a line of harmlessness with Sony.
I also want to know. I’m using PSN+ to upload and download save files to cloud. At least that works on 3.60fw. Can’t download purchased games though. You will have to upgrade the fw beyond 3.60.
http://wololo.net/2017/09/08/ps-vita-nonpdrm-theflows-upcoming-vitamin-3-0-announced-september/
although we’re glad to report on these things here at wololo.net, we’re asking people to not share download links for the tool*
said on this very website
@Aurora @Wololo which is it ? we can share download link or we can not ?
Hehe, good one. See it as educational purpose.
cool.