NoLockScreen for the PSVita released – Nuke that pointless screen right now!
Recently, TheFlow seems to be on a coding spree and now he’s released NoLockScreen. This comes after his release of MiniVitaTV, an update to Adrenaline and various PSP game dual analogue stick patches for his Patreon supporters!
What is NoLockScreen?
Unfortunately, the lockscreen doesn’t have much use on the PSVita. Perhaps a plugin to add quick app/game launchers could make it useful tho!
As its name suggests, NoLockScreen is a user-land plugin, which hooks into SceShell, that disables the lockscreen found on the PSVita. The lockscreen is a feature that’s considered to be useless by many as it doesn’t serve much of a purpose. Unlike lockscreens in other operating systems like Android, the PSVita one doesn’t have any quick app launchers, weather information or a search function. Furthermore, it could cause issues when unlocking your device if your touchscreen is a little iffy.
Perhaps the only good use for it is checking the time in a hurry. Now, with this plugin, you’ll be able to get rid of this mostly useless feature and start using your PSVita immediately after you press the power/PS button when the screen is off! It must be noted that there is one instance in which this plugin doesn’t kill the lockscreen and that is when you cold boot your PSVita. However, it’s still possible to bypass it by turning the screen off and on again! UPDATE: An update has been released to address this!
From my testing, I can confirm that this plugin works on FW 3.60 and others have reported it works fine on FW 3.67 too. TheFlow hasn’t mentioned that any specific version isn’t supported so that probably means that every firmware from 3.60 to 3.68 is supported. If you have a passcode set when unlocking the screen, this plugin will bypass it!
How do I install it?
If you have a passcode to unlock your PSVita, you’re out of luck as this plugin completely bypasses it. This was only tested on FW 3.60
Installing this plugin is pretty easy and can be done by following these steps:
- Download NoLockScreen from the link below
- Copy it to your PSVita via USB/FTP unless you downloaded it on the device itself via Download Enabler
- Open your taiHEN config file which is either in ux0:/tai or ur0:/tai depending on whether you use SD2Vita as ux0
- Add a line that leads to where you put the plugin under the *main section. My line was “ux0:/tai/nolockscreen.suprx”
- Reboot your PSVita and enjoy!
Conclusion
If you encounter any issues, simply report them to TheFlow on the GitHub link below. Those who wish to support TheFlow and say thanks for his hard work can donate a few bucks via the Patreon link below!
NoLockScreen GitHub download link: https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaTweaks/releases/tag/NoLockScreen
NoLockScreen GitHub README: https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/VitaTweaks
TheFlow’s Patreon (beta testing is available for those who support him!): https://www.patreon.com/TheOfficialFloW
TheFlow’s Twitter (further updates about his software): https://twitter.com/theflow0
Unfortunatley, the lock screen is kind of useful for me.
Why?
it doesnt serve a purpose, who looks for the time on a Vita instead a cellphone o a watch?
It’s useful because you can put a passcode on the lockscreen. Also I’m not sure if VSH menu is compatible on lockscreen, but if it is you can quick boot some games. So what I’m saying is it’s a nice multitasking feature assuming it’s compatible. I haven’t tested it so I don’t know. But yeah, passcode is really the only thing that’s useful for me on lockscreen.
sometimes you want it locked. the reasons are as numerous as there are people
I like it myself
Yeah, I need the lock screen there myself. So I wouldn’t be downloading this.
Yet, not one stated yet. Great!
Thank goodness this is optional…
Something like this was pretty easy to do with the registry editor. I just set mine to like 2hrs or something, including the screen turning off, in case I was watching something lengthy or whatever. Though I guess it usually disabled during video playback anyways, but just in case. It was too short to be begin with anyways. Um except…… Pay attention and turn it off when you actually should because burn-in does happen.
I think the lock screen’s a nice touch.
Nice
Can I add fingerprint reader to my vita
and iris recognition too lol
While we’re at it, why not make it explode if someone other than the owner touches it?
Why stop there? How about bumping the resolution up to 4K and adding a PS4 emulator?
Very cool. Thanks Flow.
This is great for people who have issues with the touchscreen while charging, cheers!
I have the same issue. Sometimes it will “peel” slightly and return to its locked position or won’t respond at all. It’s always remedied by waiting but still, annoying!
Nice.
I’d rather get rid of the epilepsy warning screen though.
That would be a great option too!
I think what is so useful when you have KIDS, is an APP that locks when watching VIDEO on VITA.
Thanks flow I needed it badly since PS vita 2012 days thanks as always for this great plugin ….can u come up with a plugin that tires open by x /o button s just letting u know my wishlist..flow that flows.
fyi I only got this working by removing the leading slash from “tai”, “ux0:tai/nolockscreen.suprx”. not sure why.
Only problem I see is if SD2Vita wakes the vita (it happens, others have experienced this) would it open to a game you forgot to pause? What if you disable the screen-timeout? Has the sd2vita problem been solved without me knowing? Give me answers, wololo readers are USUALLY extreme genius
yes, https://github.com/CelesteBlue-dev/PSVita-StorageMgr/releases
Got updated, now it also disables the lockscreen on cold boot
What!?
Still no psvita Bochs or semi?
Or userland kernels like in OLd Androids?