Vita Homebrew Browser - Install PS Vita Homebrew Without PC

This guide will show you how to easily install homebrew directly to your PS Vita (without a PC) using the Vita Homebrew Browser by devnoname120. The VHBB uses the VitaDB database by Rinnegatamante for the library of homebrew apps. This makes it very easy to find new and useful homebrew for your hacked PS Vita.
Required Downloads:
PlayStation Vita with Custom Firmware
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
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 the VHBB
- 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
- For FTP mode: enter the address displayed on your PS Vita in your PC file browser e.g.
- On your PC file browser, go to
ux0:
and create a folder calledvpk
if it doesn’t already exist - Copy
VitaHBBrowser.vpk
to the/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 highlightVitaHBBrowser.vpk
- Press [Cross] to install it and confirm the extended permissions prompt
- Close VitaShell when the installation is complete
- Launch the Vita Homebrew Browser bubble from your LiveArea
Congratulations, you now have access to the VHBB; a large database of homebrew apps that can be downloaded directly to your PS Vita without the need for a PC.
Installing Apps
- Launch Vita Homebrew Browser from your LiveArea and wait for the UI to load
- Select the homebrew app that you wish to install
- Select [Download] and wait for the process to complete
- Close the Vita Homebrew Browser and find your new bubble in the LiveArea
Vita Homebrew Vendors
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
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
VitaShell
- You can install homebrew applications manually with the VitaShell file manager
SD2vita
- Expand your PS Vita’s storage by using a MicroSD with the SD2Vita adapter and StorageMgr plugin