Guide_Vita/docs/finalizing-setup.md

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Finalizing Setup

Required Reading

We will now setup the following applications:

• Vita Homebrew Browser (allows for installation of homebrew applications from VitaDB
• iTLS Installer (adds TLSv1.2 support in older firmwares for online connection)

In order to install the necessary applications on your device, we use the VitaDeploy application to download the latest version of each app.

What You Need

• The VitaDeploy application installed on your device
  • If you don't have VitaDeploy installed, follow Installing VitaDeploy

Instructions

Section I - Installing homebrew applications

1. Launch the VitaDeploy application
2. Tap "App downloader"
   • If you don't see a green menu with this option, make sure you've enabled unsafe homebrew
3. Select the following applications:
   • Vita Homebrew Browser
   • iTLS Installer
4. Tap "Download the selected apps"
5. Wait for the app to finish downloading
   • When finished, you should be presented with a list of two .vpk files
6. Press to open the side menu
7. Press on "Mark all"
8. Press to open the side menu again
9. Press on "More"
10. Press on "Install all"
11. Press to confirm the install
12. Press to confirm the install again when prompted

::: warning Vita Homebrew Browser may take several minutes to load when launched for the first time. :::

Section II - Installing iTLS

1. Open the iTLS-Enso application
2. Press on "Install the full iTLS package"
   • If not on HENkaku Ensō, select "Install the iTLS compat module (web-browser)" instead
3. Wait for your device to reboot

Section III - Blocking Updates

1. Launch the Settings application
2. Navigate to System -> Auto-Start Settings
3. Uncheck the Download Update File for System Software
4. Close the Settings application

Section IV - PSN Access

1. Launch the Settings application
2. Navigate to HENkaku Settings
3. Check "Enable PSN spoofing"
4. Check "Enable Version Spoofing"
5. Navigate to "Spoofed Version"
6. Enter "3.74" into the box
   • Should a new firmware version be released in the future, you must change the spoofed version to match in order to access PSN
7. Close the Settings application

::: tip You can browse for new homebrew applications on VitaDB or in Better Homebrew Browser. :::

::: danger It is not recommended to make modifications to your Custom Firmware installation by installing homebrew applications intended for advanced users (such as "Enso EX"). Doing so without fully understanding the system can lead to a BRICK! :::

::: tip For information on replacing your Sony memory card with alternative storage (such as a microSD card or USB drive), check out the YAMT page. :::

::: tip For information on installing CFW to the built-in PSP emulator, check out the Adrenaline page. :::