I copied the rules from the original subreddit so why not this. At first the title was supposed to be "Bi-Weekly(?)" because I'm not sure if I would make new threads on time and I have no way of knowing if that would be too frequent, but then I saw that last one on /r/vitahacks was posted 6 months ago and SKGleba in the comments said it's Bi-Quarterly, so why not lol Anyway, onwards with the slightly modified copypaste:
Welcome to the vitahacksplus Question thread!
Please post all questions here instead of starting a new thread in the main board. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED (I guess) !!NEW!! 3.65-3.74 USERS: Use HENLO to install Henkaku WITHOUT PC/Content Manager/PSN account!!!
PSN ACCESS/LOGIN ON VITA MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL VERIFICATION, SEE HERE
Before you post a question, please note:
-Please refer to the Official Vita Troubleshooting Guide; this is a comprehensive guide (maintained by Cimmerian_Iter) that covers a wide range of common issues and how to resolve them
-The vita hacking guide covers everything from 'what is homebrew' to hacking the vita and installing essential plugins
-For a comprehensive database of all available vita homebrew, please refer to VitaDB, or you could use unsuppoorted VHBB
-Rule #1 - "No discussion of piracy/backup/warez/dumps" is strictly enforced; there are other resources to discuss this subject matter
3.65-3.74 Users:
-HENlo replaces Hencore2
-Use Vitadeploy to downgrade firmware/install ENSO
Firmware Guide:
1.03-3.57 ==> Update to *3.60 or 3.65
3.60 ==> *3.60 Henkaku/Enso
3.61-3.63 ==> Update to 3.65
3.65 ==> *3.65 H-encore/Enso
3.65-3.74 ==> Install Henkaku/Vitadeploy using HENlo (via Vita Browser) recommended
3.74 Firmware notes:
-Change requiring 2-step verification for PSN login/access
3.73 Firmware notes:
-Very minor changes. See here (Credits to PSSDude for the report)
3.72 Firmware notes:
-3.72 firmware was released by Sony for...System stability?
3.71 Firmware notes:
-3.71 firmware was released by Sony to patch the Trinity exploit
-3.71 firmware also breaks Modoru by adding checks in lv0
3.70 Firmware notes:
-The Vita master key was changed in the 3.70 firmware release, shortly after it had been publicly "unveiled" by the vita hacking community
-Game decryption keys have not been changed with the 3.70 release (reF00D/compatibility packs have not been broken)
3.69 Firmware notes:
-3.69 firmware was released by Sony to patch the h-encore exploit
PSN Access for 3.60-3.73 Users:
-Open Henkaku settings and enable Version Spoofing and set 'Spoofed Version' = 3.74
-Setup your network with Henkaku DNS settings
Sync Legit Trophies? -YES
Online Multiplayer? - YES
PSStore Access for Purchase and Download? - YES
Use Vitacheat and TropHAX online? - At your own risk
Prevent your Vita from Updating:
NOTE: PSVita firmware updates are not a typical modern-day concern, since downgrading firmware is available and simple to execute. Known exploits continue to work on most recent firmware (3.74). Preventing update is still a good practice in general.
-To disable the download of automatic firmware updates: Settings --> System --> Auto-Start Settings --> Uncheck "Download automatic update files"
-Setup your network with Henkaku DNS settings for an additional layer of update prevention. See here.
-If your console has downloaded the 3.73 update file, simply deleting the notification in LiveArea should remove the file from your system. Otherwise, firmware update files can be found in ud0:PSP2UPDATE/*
-Remember, unless you are running your vita in Demo mode, your console will not spontaneously install/update firmware software. There are legal reasons for this. Installation of any new software on your device requires your consent, (EULA).
Essential Vita Plugins/Homebrew Applications:
0syscall6 lv0 secure_kernel syscall6 patch - can replace reF00d (SKGleba)
Adrenaline Software that converts the official Vita PSP emulator into a PSP 6.61 with custom firmware (TheFloW)
DolcePolce PSTV blacklist hack, replacing Antiblacklist and Whitelist (Silica)
Download Enabler Allows the user to download any content from the vita web browser (TheFloW)
ElevenMPV-A Vita music player that supports a wide variety of formats (GrapheneCt)
iTLS-Enso Adds TLS v1.2 to devices running Enso (SKGleba)
Modoru Vita firmware downgrader (TheFloW)
Modoru 2.1 Vita firmware downgrader, required for 3.71/3.72/3.73 users (SKGleba)
PSVShell Overclock application that supports per-app profiles; highly recommended (Electry)
reF00D Allows user to bypass firmware requirements on games and system applications (dots-tb)
rePatch Serves as a replacement for ux0:patch; can be used to load decrypted content on 3.60+; required for use of "compatibility packs" (dots-tb)
Save Manager For dumping and restoring decrypted save files (d3m3vilurr)
Shellbat A simple plugin that displays the battery percentage in LiveArea (nowrep)
Simple Account Switcher Allows the user to change/delete PSN accounts without a system restore (Silica)
Storage Manager A Kernel plugin that automatically mounts/redirects any storage device to any mount point; Popular plugin for mounting sd2vita (CelesteBlue)
VitaDeploy Tool that makes homebrewing the Vita/PSTV easier (SKGleba)
VitaGrafix Allows user to change resolution and FPS caps on vita games (Electry)
vita-udcd-uvc Stream your vita to a computer using USB (xerpi)
YAMT sd2vita/Remount tool for vita running Enso
Thank you to all of the users that will devote their time and effort to assist others with their questions and the ones that will actually ask them here.