Install Ensō for Persistent PS Vita Custom Firmware (3.60 / 3.65)

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The PS Vita ‘jailbreak’ HENkaku usually needs to be reinstalled after every reboot; while it is usually quite simple to install, it can be considered a small inconvenience. This guide will show you how to make your HENkaku installation permanent using the Ensō hack by TheOfficialFlow; it is compatible with firmware 3.60 and 3.65.

PlayStation Vita with Custom Firmware on 3.60 or 3.65

Vita Homebrew Browser 

Downloading Ensō (Via VHBB)

  1. Launch Vita Homebrew Browser from your LiveArea and wait for the UI to loadvita homebrew browser vhbb henkaku ensō
  2. Select the Enso Installer for your firmware (3.60 or 3.65) from the list of homebrew or use ‘search’ in the top right corner
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  3. Select [Download] and wait for the process to completevita homebrew browser install vhbb
  4. Close the Vita Homebrew Browser and find your new Ensō bubble in the LiveArea

Installing Ensō

  1. Go to your LiveArea and launch the new [Ensō] appvita henkaku enso bubble livearea
  2. Press [Circle] to accept the terms and press [Circle] again to install. Press any button to reboot when the installation is completevita enso install henkaku

Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed Ensō for persistent custom firmware. You will no longer have to run the HENkaku exploit every time you reboot your PS Vita.

PS Vita Homebrew and Games

Autoplugin

  • Autoplugin by theheroGAC is a collection of essential PS Vita homebrew plugins that can be downloaded directly to your PS Vita without a PC

Adrenaline (PSP)

  • Adrenaline is a homebrew that completely unlocks the built-in ePSP, allowing for flawless PlayStation Portable emulation that is also compatible with PSP homebrew.

PKGj

  • pkgj by blastrock is a homebrew app that uses the NoPayStation library to download and install Vita, PSP and PSX game backups, DLC and themes directly to your PS Vita

NoNpDrm + ref00d

  • NoNpDrm allows you to play downloaded game backups, themes and DLC.
  • ref00d is a plugin that unlocks 3.61+ games to be played on any firmware, perfect for those who choose to stay on 3.60 but still want to play newer games

SD2Vita

  • Increase your storage options with the SD2Vita MicroSD adapter and StorageMgr plugin
  • MicroSD cards are far cheaper than the PS Vita memory cards and have much larger storage capacity

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