PKGj - Download PS Vita Backups Without PC

This guide will show you how to download game backups directly to your PS Vita using PKGj by blastrock. PKGj uses the same database as NoPayStation so it is possible to download backup games for PS Vita, PSP, PSX and also downloadable content. Your downloads will run in the background using the LiveArea queue so you’ll be able to download your games and still carry out other activities concurrently. The NoNpDrm plugin will be required to play downloaded backups and the ref00d plugin will also be needed if you wish to play games that require a firmware update so these two plugins are highly recommended.

Required Downloads:

PKGj

Requirements

PlayStation Vita with Custom Firmware

The PKGj homebrew app is only compatible with a PS Vita running CFW such as HENkaku or h-encore

PS Vita 1000 (Fat) Models require an official Sony Memory Card to install homebrew

Wi-Fi or USB Connection

You will need a Wi-Fi or USB connection to transfer the install files via FTP or USB with VitaShell

NoNpDrm + ref00d

The NoNpDrm and ref00d plugins combined will allow you to play virtually all PS Vita game backups and DLC on any homebrew enabled PS Vita

Adrenaline

The official PSP emulator is required to play PSP and PSX games on your PS Vita

SD2Vita Adapter (Recommended)

Greatly expand your storage options with the MicroSD to PSVita (SD2Vita) adapter
Convert the PS Vita game slot into a MicroSD slot
128GB or larger MicroSD recommeded for storing games
Follow this guide on setting up the SD2Vita

Installing PKGj

PKGj can be easily installed without a PC using the Vita Homebrew Browser, a large repository for homebrew apps that can be downloaded directly to your Vita.

On your PS Vita, launch VitaShell and press the [Select] button to activate FTP or USB mode
In VitaShell, press [Start] and select [SELECT button] to toggle between FTP and USB mode.
- For FTP mode: enter the address displayed on your PS Vita in your PC file browser e.g. ftp://xxx.xxx.x.x:1337
- For USB mode: connect your USB to your computer and it will function as a USB storage device
- SD2Vita: simply connect your MicroSD card to your PC and transfer the files without VitaShell
On your PC file browser, go to ux0: and create a folder called vpk if it doesn’t already exist
Transfer pkgj.vpk to the ux0:/vpk/ folder on your PS Vita
When the transfer is complete, press [Circle] on your PS Vita to close FTP/USB mode
In VitaShell, go to ux0: -> /vpk/ then highlight pkgj.vpk
Press [Cross] to install it and confirm the extended permissions prompt
Close VitaShell when the installation is complete
Launch the PKGj bubble from your LiveArea and select the game you wish to download
Select [Install game] to begin the download, you can also choose whether to download game patches and updates alongside your game
Your game will be added to the LiveArea queue for background downloads
Your game will automatically begin to install when the download is complete

You can now download game backups directly to your PS Vita without a PC. You can press [Triangle] to open the PKGj menu to filter between backups for PSX, PSP, DLC, themes and more.

PS Vita Backups

NoPayStation

NoPayStation is a Windows / Mac application containing a library of PS3, Vita, PSP and PSX games to download and transfer to your console
The NoPayStaion library also features game updates, DLC and themes

Adrenaline

Adrenaline unlocks the built in PSP emulator for flawless PSP and PSX gameplay and is also compatible with PSP homebrew

DS4Vita

Use your PS3 or PS4 controller to play games with DS3Vita / DS4Vita, installed via Autoplugin

Credits

blastrock

mmozeiko

NoPayStation