Authorized Video: PS Vita running the TN-V eCFW at Firmware 3.15
A few weeks ago a video was made public, which showed a PS Vita running the TN-V eCFW at the most recent PS Vita firmware, 3.15.
Said video was removed from the public after the respective owners were not happy with the publicly available video.
Since they’ve changed their minds, an authorized video was made public, which, once again, shows a PS Vita running firmware 3.15 and the TN-V eCFW.
To be able to run the TN-V eCFW at firmwares 3.1x one needs two things, a lesser important and a greater important exploit.
The lesser important exploit is a usermode exploit, basically a simple game exploit, which is necessary to use the greater important exploit, a kernel mode exploit.
Kernel mode exploits are independant of flaws in games, but depend on flaws in the firmware itself, and are therefore much rarer and scarce.
Our forum Developers acid_snake and qwikrazor87 have found such a kernel mode exploit, one that is still working up to firmware 3.15, which enables the usage of the TN-V eCFW at firmwares higher than 3.01.
This is of course not everthing that is necessary for running TN-V at 3.15 like it is possible at 3.01, but to simplify it, the explanation is enough.
This leads us to an important question:
Will this ever be released? And if this will be released, when? Are the 3.1x VHBL games able to boot TN-V, if this gets released?
Those are currently questions that are asked a lot, since having an eCFW at the most recent firmware is a lot better than just having the VHBL, which is still better than having nothing at all.
I can not answer the first two questions myself, but maybe qwikrazor87 and Acid_Snake are willing to answer these questions.
For the third question: Most games, if not all, that were used for running the VHBL, should be able to be used for booting TN-V, if a necessary kernel mode exploit gets released.
Now we play the waiting game. Stay tuned!
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I am eagerly awaiting this update hey.
This is going to be sweet!!
d0ez eet pl4y 1s0z?
So I’m new to the Vita hack scene, but I do know the basics. Get a game after announced here, get the exploit file, profit.
What I’m hoping someone can answer is, how long do I have to get a game before Sony takes it down? How do I get the exploit onto the Vita if we need to go through CMA every time? And finally, will I still be able to play my digital Vita games?
Also, how do I get the 3.15 exploit once released, because there is a 3.18 update now? I can’t access PSN without updating.
Thank you in advance. And thanks to all the hackers too~
the exploit will most likely be released for the latest official fw, but will also work on lower fw’s.
the only difference is that if you’re on a lower fw, you’ll need a ps3 to transfer the game to your vita, if you’re on the latest, you can download it directly to the vita via PS store.
you can also create a backup of the exploit game with openCMA, this way, you can still install it even after it’s removed from the store
When the exploit for eCFW gets released, do you know if we’d also need another PSP exploited game to get to the VHBL first? I’m still on the 3.15, I heard about the Skate Park City exploit, but it’s only for VHBL… I’d love to get an eCFW and I’m not sure if I should buy the game while it’s still available.
An emulated custom firmware (eCFW) which is the result of a kernel exploit provides all the functions expected from a native PSP hack (yes, PSP). It provides the ability to play third-party applications/user-developed programs a.k.a homebrews as well as the running of game/umd dumps in the form of isos and csos. Hence, the answer is no, if you do get an eCFW for the Vita (ARK or TN-V), you can perform both the functions of a usermode exploit (VHBL – homebrews and emulators) and a kernel mode exploit (PSP isos, mainly). If you are in EU, I would say, “Get the game, it’s approximately 7 Euros.” As for NA users, the new VHBL exploited-game, Zettai Hero Project is about $20. To that I say, “No, thanks! I will wait for the expected kernel exploit which works on 3.15.”
BTW, when I said, “Get the game,” to EU PSN users, I meant Skate Park (duh) hehe
FW 3.18?
The Z showed a trick to get games from the PS Store without accessing the PS store on the Vita. Just buy the exploitable game on/from the desktop version of the PlayStation Store and there is an option to download the game onto the Vita upon the Vita restarting. But make sure the “auto-update upon restart” setting is off on your Vita. Once you put off and put on your Vita, the game should automatically start downloading in your live area. Here is the article, it was based on Freakler’s VHBL release yesterday (the game is available only in the EU region):
http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=39266
Could people please abondon the psp emulator completely and concentrate their valuable time and energy on the actual challenge of hacking the actual vita.
Every Idiot can create an exploit nowadays, theres nothing special about it
Man, that’s awesome! So when can we expect your exploit release?
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My only question which game is it if its one that was exploited before i had a few for diff firm versions im wondering if i have it or not may some sort of vauge indirect hint like is or was it on the USA store also to my recollection if it was a previously exploited game arent they taken off psnstore if so why would there be no release why not only release it to trusted people who had the game previously only.
Previously exploited games are usually returned to the Store after the exploit has been patched so that Sony and the publishers can keep making money off it. So it should be for everyone, as it has always been. This community is for sharing.
Seems Sony have already released 3.18, If this exploit needs a PSN game it seems 3.15 cannot open the Playstation store and will this TN-V version work on 3.18?
this should be release in 3.18 since like u say 3.15 can’t go to psn store
The Z showed a tricked. Just buy the exploitable game on/from the desktop version of the PlayStation Store and there is an option to download the game onto the Vita upon the Vita restarting. But make sure the “auto-update upon restart” setting is off on your Vita. Once you put off and put on your Vita, the game should automatically start downloading in your live area. Here is the article, it was based on Freakler’s VHBL release yesterday (the game is available only in the EU region):
http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=39266
Scroll down and watch the video.
New exploit released on psx scene why is wololo not on top of it
Guys, System Software update 3.18 for the vita bugged me today
You can use a proxy tool to bypass the update. Just get the Vita update file (it’s an XML file); modify it based on what firmware you want to trick the Vita into thinking you are updating to and while running the update, intercept the update while using the proxy tool (e.g. Skfupr0xy) and then transmit the modified version of the update file and run the update on your Vita. There, you just bypassed the update. You can also check the Internet, which we are on, for a more-detailed version of my response.
Which makes me wonder, was Sony waiting for the exploit to get released? Well the lucky ones got it. Enjoy 😀
how much the exploit game? or how much psn card/s do I keep for the exploit game?
No one knows yet, but will probably be 10$ or less
It’s *** Z.H.P.
19.99 USD
Jesus christ this site is slow.
so with the release of 3.18, can we expect the release of this hack for 3.15 soon?
Hopefully, the kernel exploit that works on 3.15 still works on 3.18 because it will (if it is) be released after the update and Sony couldn’t have patched an exploit that hasn’t even happened (or been released) unless they patched every possible entrance into a kexploit which I doubt they have done because they are not as industrious as our hackers to find a flaw (unsigned code) on their own. They have to wait for our hackers here to give them a lead by releasing an exploit and then they (obviously Sony) run along to go patch it. So, maybe soon, maybe not but it should be expected; it gives a nostalgic effect which should last you long enough until the exploit is released :/
this means those who recently updated to 3.18 are losers? sad story.
well, we only can expect the unfixed bug?
Released at psx scene so go there. The game is Zettai Hero Project (aka Z.H.P)
This guy is just blowing smoke, right?
Just go to psxscene its on the home page. I could be wrong but its there for 3.15
This is real. They’ve released an exploit for the Japanese version and the EU/US versions are to follow. I’ve just bought the game which was a bit on the expensive side but oh well. I just got it from the UK store so grab it and wait for the exploit files to be release soon.
They have to confirm if its kernel worthy or not. I’m not able to drop $20 just for an HBL.
I didn’t realize he was talking about a different website. I thought he was talking about the PSX section in the forums… Anyways, that’s a bit much for me to spend to maybe get the exploit. I’ll wait for news from wololo.
It is a bit much yeah. I only just got my Vita so am going to test this out and see what i can do with it myself, and just to familiarise. But a kernel hack on it would be awesome.
Well i can only hope that it does come out on the EU and US versions but i didn’t want to take the risk and bought the game. Currently it’s highly experimental so i just got the game and will wait for a stable/improved release. Great work!
Following the scene closely, really need to see what develops from this, highly anticipating!
I hope we get another exploit game soon. I got a forced update by using a memory card with a higher firmware, so I majorly sc*** myself.
Here ypou go, its for 3.18!! Zettai Hero Project (Z.H.P.)
Just downloaded the new exploit game Zettai Home Project on UK store. Now just to wait for the exploit files. Really excited as i just entered the PS Vita hacking scene, with my newly purchased 3.15 Vita.
Grab the game before it goes from the Store! Good luck everyone!
I just don’t get why the release was on another site and not this one.
I stopped playing my Vita due to the lack of good games on it. I’ve been waiting and waiting for Sony to finally release a 5 star game to the Vita such as GTA San Andreas or Titanfall. Never heard of it since. They’re working on indie games……
I feel you on that. The only reason I use my vita is to play ff7 cause the ps3 and psp makes it look horrible IMO. I got a PSP that runs homebrew on it anyway.
A native vita hack is what I’m waiting for, maybe someone will slap a xmb style fw on it. I wish Sony did from the start.
The only reason I started playing my Vita for the first time in 4 months is cause my Xbox Live membership is up and the games aren’t good enough for me to renew it. I might renew it when Destiny hits, though.
Yeah i agree totally. This exploit is currently for Japanese versions and is highly experimental. The exploit files for US/UK aren’t out yet so maybe when this info is more solid Wololo will update. I just had to get the game as I’ve not yet explored a single exploit.
But yeah i didn’t buy the Vita for that very reason until recently because i saw it for £80 so i just bought it. I really just play PS1s that i never got to play when i was a kid with the exception of one or two Vita games. A kernel hack would be amazing. Would love to revive my PSP games and some PS1s not on the store like Croc and Diablo or Family Guy The Game.
Im confused, If i put an exploit on my game does that mean, I can’t access any online features with the exploit? Will I be able to update the game and still use the exploit and online?
Using an exploit means you can still use online features and update the game etc. However ONLY if the firmware of your exploited Vita is the same as the latest official firmware. If Sony release a new higher firmware the you will lose all online functionality. You’ll be able to play existing games that don’t force you to update, but newer games and online features will need an update, hence a dilemma occurs. Exploit functionality with no addition official content from Sony or all official content from Sony with online functionality with no exploit.
Correct! BTW Ratman, I am going to add you as a friend on the wololo forum section. Also, did you pay $20 for the Z.H.P. VHBL exploit? Last time I paid that amount of money for an exploit, it was for the Persona 2: Innocent Sin SMT kernel exploit. I am surprised people actually paid that amount of money for a chance at homebrews and emulators when there is a potential kernel exploit on the way.
http://wololo.net/2014/08/05/authorized-video-ps-vita-running-the-tn-v-ecfw-at-firmware-3-15/
I felt it was a different article because I was one of the earlier commenters (first page), my bad; I didn’t realize it was this self-same article :/
releasing this info too soon can spoil it for the rest to be honest- this I suppose couldve been handled differently from the Z- but In any case at least more people can have access to this…I suppose this comes close as the new found news of possible kernel for 3.15- this makes me nervous, Hope that The Z has good cause for this?
Anyway, good news but I hope that more news for 3.15 comes to light.
Is this the exploit used for the TN-V? If not, I’m not buyin’.
It could lead to one, just don’t expect it to.
Hey Darton, remember me? This shouldn’t spoil it, it should give a nostalgic effect in hopes of a kexploit for Vita OFWs 3.15 and higher (possibly, as it might not have been patched by Sony on the 3.18 exploit). The game this was tested on was not mentioned hence, the path into which the Vita was exploited is unknown to Sony so just sit back and enjoy the news, cheer our devs and boo Sony lol
You see what sony doing to us vita users? WE PLAYING POKEMON ON ‘EM. Cmon sony put out some stuff that’ll make us forget the games from over a decade ago.
no news for 10 days ***!
Wololo is apparently on “Holiday” or so i’ve read..
What happened to The Z or Acid_Snake? Pretty ridiculous how my source page is late on a kernel potential exploit. It’s gonna be taken off the PlayStation Network before they post it. I need to know if it’ll have TN-V. I can get Child of Light or Trials fusion for that much. I’m not about to spend $20 on an HBL that only supports 40% of home brew. If I have to pay that much, I rather have TN-V or ARK. If the prce was $2 – $6, I would’ve bought it by now.
READ THE FORUMS
The_Z posted info there, and they can’t post anything here without wololo “approving” posts
And no, it doesn’t include a kxploit, but remember that future kxploit can be ported to usermode exploits
Would’ve been a better comment if you gave him/her a link to the topic.
“Future exploits can be ported to usermode exploits?” Do you mean a usermode exploit can be used to trigger a kernel mode exploit? If you were trying to say that a kexploit has all the functions of a usermode exploit (homebrew- and emulator-support, including the running of PSP isos/csos within an eCFW, then you worded it wrongly, somewhat.
“Do you mean a usermode exploit can be used to trigger a kernel mode exploit?”
Yes
There is no kernel exploit on games, they are on the (emulated) system, all the games are just usermode exploits, and these are necessary to trigger a kernel exploit.
Basicly: A game that currently have only a usermode exploit (that can run VHBL or some small code) should be able to trigger a kernel mode exploit on the system.
And if a kernel exploit is publicly released it will probably be backported to those usermode exploits.
http://wololo.net/2014/06/28/ps-vita-and-the-new-vhbl-exploitable-game-for-firmware-3-15-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2130700
Actually, not all games that can run unsigned code via a usermode exploit can be used to trigger a kexploit. If it was that way, we should have as many eCFW exploits as we do VHBL exploits.
And yes, there is (obviously) no kernel exploit on games but on the firmware of the system itself which in this case is the emulated custom firmware (the PSP). When we do get a kernel exploit of the Vita itself, we have a native Vita hack. I can’t wait for that to happen hehe 😀
“we should have as many eCFW exploits as we do VHBL exploits.”
This speaks by itself: http://www.zload.net/bilder/PSVita/VitaExploitChart.png
Hahaha, great point, Conjo. Although, my point was that all those games were initially released as usermode exploits before further work was done on them. There is an earlier version of that picture (the one you attached) that proves my point.
I am the only one with publishing rights on the blog. As I was on holiday, nobody could post anything. Things will get back to normal starting today. Apologies for the inconvenience
the joker: they cant
they(sony) keep making games from over a decade ago
Whyyy… i just updated to 3.18…
I’m not entirely sure but i read somewhere that it may work on 3.18. Not entirely sure, and correct me if i’m wrong. I think it’s more a possibility than for sure.
Hopefully, the kernel exploit that works on 3.15 still works on 3.18 because it will (if it is) be released after the update and Sony couldn’t have patched an exploit that hasn’t even happened (or been released) unless they patched every possible entrance into a kexploit which I doubt they have done because they are not as industrious as our hackers to find a flaw (unsigned code) on their own. They have to wait for our hackers here to give them a lead by releasing an exploit and then they (obviously Sony) run along to go patch it.
It better work for 3.18 or I’m gonna set my vita on fire
i’m neither wololo nor coldbird nor virtous flame nor acid_snake nor total_noob but i’m here to say nothing but one word for you: no.
Hi i need to know how much it cost the game?