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:

Vita Homebrew Browser

Requirements

PlayStation Vita with Custom Firmware

The VHBB requires 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

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
On your PC file browser, go to ux0: and create a folder called vpk 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 highlight VitaHBBrowser.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

Credits

devnoname120

Rinnegatamante

VitaDB