The long awaited exploit for the PS Vita has finally been given a release date. When we first received news of the exploit, we were told it would likely release in 1-2 years, but luckily Vita hacker TheFloW mangaed to find a second exploit for 3.68 and get us an earlier release. The exploit will work on firmware versions 3.65 to 3.68 you do not need an official Sony memory card or an internet connection to use it. If you are on 3.65, you will be able to install HENkaku Ensō, but unluckily those on 3.67 and above won't be able to. I've included a guide for updating to stock 3.65 from 3.61/3.63.

Release
Updating to 3.65

 

[DKB]

"An exploit beyond 3.60 is not real and won't come for many years, maybe never."

 

[Glyptofane]

I'm wondering if I should get a real Vita now or just stick with the PSTV I already have. The prices are actually pretty decent and stable on new Japanese models, but who knows what will happen with regard to that and new updates after release.

 

[slaphappygamer]

wow. a "definite" release date. wonder why so specific?

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Neat, last I heard it was confirmed September instead of so soon. Don't think I'll update, for now anyways, since I prefer Enso on 3.65, but still neat nonetheless for those on a later firmware.

wow. a "definite" release date. wonder why so specific?

TheFlow found a second set of exploits for later firmwares, so he's releasing the initial ones he found because, if Sony fixes one, they likely won't fix the other at EOL.

 

[gnmmarechal]

Eh. I don't really have much of a reason to update from 3.60.

 

[scionae]

Holy SHIT YESS!!!

 

[Deleted member 420418]

Finally a release date.

 

[AxlSt00pid]

Holy smokes!
I will be able to re-hack my vita sooner than I expected!

 

[Robika]

Hi, does this mean I could have Henkaku on my vita slim with 3.68?

 

[PICTOCHAT]

WOW! Amazing! Can't wait.

 

[DKB]

Hi, does this mean I could have Henkaku on my vita slim with 3.68?

Are you on 3.68 now without Henkaku? Otherwise: "..but unluckily those on 3.67 and above won't be able to."

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Hi, does this mean I could have Henkaku on my vita slim with 3.68?

Yes. Once it launches, you'll be able to install Henkaku just as you would on a 3.60 Vita.

The only downside is you can't install Enso, which is the coldboot hack, meaning you have to run the Henkaku exploit every time you reboot your Vita.

 

[leon315]

maybe is not so fat EOL of psvita?

CHAMPAGNE! FINALLY LONG WAITING IS OVER! CHAMPAGNE!

 

[Robika]

Are you on 3.68 now without Henkaku? Otherwise: "..but unluckily those on 3.67 and above won't be able to."

Yes I am on 3.68 without henkaku.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Are you on 3.68 now without Henkaku? Otherwise: "..but unluckily those on 3.67 and above won't be able to."

That's referring to Enso, not Henkaku itself. Henkaku itself can be installed on 3.68, but Enso cannot. Enso is stuck at 3.65 only.

 

[AxlSt00pid]

Are you on 3.68 now without Henkaku? Otherwise: "..but unluckily those on 3.67 and above won't be able to."

That refers to enso, the coldboot method for henkaku
So:
3.61 to 3.65: Henkaku + Enso (henkaku on boot automatically)
3.67 to 3.68: Henkaku only (dissapears after a reboot)

 

[Robika]

That's referring to Enso, not Henkaku itself. Henkaku itself can be installed on 3.68, but Enso cannot. Enso is stuck at 3.65 only.

ANd can I use a Vita2SD? On this version of Henkaku I have 32GB micro SD waiting for this home.

 

[DKB]

Ohhh! I misread. Then..damn. That's amazing.

 

[Deleted member 381889]

That refers to enso, the coldboot method for henkaku
So:
3.61 to 3.65: Henkaku + Enso (henkaku on boot automatically)
3.67 to 3.68: Henkaku only (dissapears after a reboot)

3.61 and 3.63 are not compatible with the new exploit, you need to update manually to 3.65.