TheFlow very close to releasing HENkaku/taiHEN (with Ensō) for FW 3.65 – Installable from FW 3.60
A few weeks ago, TheFlow tweeted that he had found some exploits on FW 3.65 and 3.67 that will allow HENkaku / taiHEN to be run on these firmwares. Now, TheFlow has informed us that we’ll soon be able to run taiHEN (with Ensō) on FW 3.65, provided we are already on 3.60!
What do we know right now and what will get get?
A couple of hours ago, TheFlow told us that he was able to find the offsets to run HENkaku Ensō on firmware 3.65 thanks to @Mathieulh’s devkit. After finding the offsets, TheFlow took a leap of faith and ran the Ensō code on his PSTV which fortunately, booted up into firmware 3.65 with HENkaku enabled!
This means that TheFlow has successfully ported Ensō to firmware 3.65 and you’ll be able to enjoy games that require firmware 3.61-3.65 (not the 3.67) pretty soon IF YOU HAVE A PSVITA CURRENTLY RUNNING FW 3.60.
As TheFlow decided not to release the actual exploit chain, presumably so that Sony can’t patch it for higher FWs, this hack will work like some earlier PSP CFWs in which some firmware modules are written before reboot. As a result of this, you won’t be able to hack consoles that are currently running FW 3.61-3.65 just yet.
TheFlow has also cautioned against reinstalling the 3.65 PUP (firmware file) or erasing HENkaku when using this hack. Both these things can’t be done by accident through normal usage so regular users will be safe.
What should I do and not do?
Right now, this is what you should or shouldn’t be doing:
- If you’re on firmware 3.60, don’t update to firmware 3.65 (or 3.61-3.67 for that matter)
- If you’re on firmware 3.61-3.65, don’t update further. The lower the firmware, the better your chances of getting a hack are.
- If you’re on firmware 3.60, stay there. Lower firmwares should preferably be updated to FW 3.60 via the DNS method if you want to hack your device.
Right now, all you can do is wait a little. TheFlow has promised a release by the end of March and is already accepting bubble designs for the CFW updater bubble he’ll be releasing for FW 3.60 soon.
Conclusion
To get further updates about TheFlow’s work, simply check out his Twitter page. Remember, TheFlow is doing this work for free in his free time so don’t bug him for ETAs or annoy him since he’s not obliged to release anything in the first place!
TheFlow’s Twitter (further updates): https://www.twitter.com/theflow0
TheFlow’s PayPal link (donation link taken directly from his Twitter page): https://www.paypal.me/PSVitaTheFloW
This article’s featured image is Freakler’s CFW Updater bubble design which I personally think is very cool.
Is there a list of games that require 3.61 to 3.65 (not 3.67)?
https://www.reddit.com/r/vitahacks/comments/5ut23u/games_that_require_361/
Interesting, thanks.
I thought S;G 0 was playable on 3.60…Maybe I unknowingly found a modded japanese version.
One of my best VITA experience 🙂
Yes, it’s a modded release. JP eboot with USA/PAL assets.
The Japanese version ran on 3.60, so some wonderful people patched that version with English language.
That list is very outdated. It was abandoned fast.
Let me get this straight; the hack can be installed on 3.65 ONLY IF MY VITA IS ON 3.60, correct?
What about for 3.63 users?
This hack must be installed FROM FW 3.60. By installing this hack, you’ll be directly going to a HENkaku (with Ensō)-enabled version of firmware 3.65
So that means, there’s no official exploit for 3.65 yet? Just curious because I’m kinda bit lost here.
No there isn’t
Why would we update to 3.65? We can already play online by spoofing the version and all games are working except some Japanese games released since which I am sure only a minority is insterrested in. 3.60 is so stable, I think it should stay the golden firmware and put energy on 3.67 kernel exploit to enlarge the community. We need more homebrews and emulator (N64).. this is what the vita scene needs.
Do you really play online? No ban risk? I don’t wanna waste my psplus account…
There is always a risk, but historically Sony has not banned HENKaku users unless they use cheats.
@NORATIO: That is not true – there are far more games than just “some Japanese games” which require a higher firmware. I’m pretty sure all updates that are coming out now require a higher firmware version, so even games that were originally lower firmware will require 3.61+ in order to play on the latest patch.
Any exploit for a higher firmware is a win. I’m sure TheFlow was not necessarily trying to find something for 3.65, but rather he was looking for exploits and stumbled across one which happens to be patched in 3.67. You act like this discovery is a useless distraction, when in fact it is going in the same direction as “put[ting] energy on 3.67 kernel exploit”
Yes. Minecraft is one example. The latest update will not run on a 3.60 Vita, while an older version will. UNDERTALE for Vita likely won’t run on a 3.60 Vita, since it was released last year.
uhm. Danganronpa V3? Berserk? SnS? Steins gate 0? etc
Some Japanese games only a minority is interested in? Dude, do even know know what kind of userbase the PS Vita has?
First?? Đầu tiên
uk lol
Wow nice but my vita would still be a brick cause there’s not really anything to play on it. 😛
? PSP PS1
SNES, Gen, NES, ScummVM, 2600, PSX, PFBA ………the list goes on.
I guess you’re not a fan of Japanese games, then.
Thanks aurora 🙂
Second!!!!
Thanks Flow. Thanks Aurora for the info. Given its the end for PSN Next year for PS3 and PS Vita and they havent patched the PS3xploit i dont think they care about the PS3 or vita anymore and wont release patches for it anyway
we can’t play aot 2
The latest update and DLC for Minecraft requires higher than 3.60.
I finally obtained a hackable OLED, but there are a lot of scratches and even dents on the screen that are quite noticeable on solid backgrounds. I suppose that is the price you pay for freedom!
On topic: This is exciting news. I can’t wait to try out some newer titles.
I got a WiFi OLED Vita, in great condition, and I love it. It even came with a screen protector.
All you had to do was buy a good one, then replace the motherboard then it looks nice, thats what im gonna do pretty soon cause i want some game dumps and custom stuff, mostly for sd2vita
Believe me, I’m going to be waiting for MANY tests before even updating this.
captain obvious I presume?
I wonder if as a side-effect this will also enable us to download games from the store again, because it doesn’t look like CelesteBlue will deliver a fixed version of his/her plug-in.
renpdrm works for me. You have to disable nonpdrm when you use it though
can’t wait to finally play macross.
Do all new ps vitas ship pre 3.67? im planning on picking up a second ps vita.
If you pick up a new (North America/Europe) Vita, you should be fine. Make sure you buy from a store with a good return policy though, just in case it isn’t as expected.
buy a ps vita tv from amazon like i did for under $70 the firmware is below 3.60 and mine was on FW 3.20 btw
PS. not the bundle the plain normal ps vita tv with no controller and game
Thanks you Mr. TheFlow and his development team. Great
Finally I can play Berserk and a few other games that needed a firmware update!
dang, so that means I’ll have to wait until next year, because i’m on fw3.67 already
No you’ll be waiting forever. You have to be on 3.60 first to then install 3.65
He means he has to wait for the standalone exploit to be released.
Very cool info. Thanks TheFlow!
So this is only just an another update of CFW3.60 users? Users of FW 3.61-3.67 this is not for us? I was like excited for a couple of secs. Then i read FW3.60.
TheFlow already said that the exploit we want is likely not coming until the end of the year.
He probably will release the standalone exploit later, which is what you’d need to hack a 3.65 Vita. This is good news for you; you just won’t benefit at the moment.
maximum respect
Wait do we have to be running stock 3.60, or will this work with existing Henkaku users?
What if I buy PSVita with 3.65 ? I will be fine ?
No, it won’t fix your lack of reading comprehension.
Stay in school, kids.
Wrong answer.
Presumably not being able to erase Henkaku also means you can’t reinstall Enso in case something goes wrong? That’s a pretty big caveat.
Release date March 33rd!
hmmm
im not going to go straight to it when its released
even though i have some 3.65 games i wana play
SKGleba told me that the shell has changed some stuff and alot of plugins/homebrew will break
also
if i soft brick
and im on 3.65 then im sc***
i wouldnt be able to reinstall 3.60 like i can with testkit firmware
so nomatter how tempting it may be im still not going straight to it
i only have 1 vita and i would prefer not firmbricking if that happens when reinstalling firmware